Daz Smith is a Bath based graphic/web designer. His love is of black and white photography and recently of street Photography. Daz can often be found, camera in hand, walking the streets of Bath looking for moments & interesting people to capture.
Reflections on Bath I am a local photographer based in Bath. Towards the end of 2024 I self-published a photobook entitled: The City of Bath – Enduring Structures and Transient Lives. Wandering through the streets of Georgian buildings has inspired me to take photographs. My photobook presents a series of images of Bath’s architecture that…
Unite the nation – documentary Photography Hello, I’m Daz Smith, and I’d like to share my latest documentary photography project, captured at the ‘Unite the Nation’ demonstration held in Central London on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This event was significant, drawing large crowds draped in Union Jacks and filled with patriotic energy, uniting people from…
Our latest photography project aims to capture Bath from fresh and unconventional angles, showcasing the city through the eyes of documentary and street photographers. This initiative invites talented photographers to move beyond the typical postcard images, presenting alternative visions of Bath’s everyday life, hidden alleyways, and urban scenes. By focusing on the authentic and often…
The 2024 Costs of Living exhibition is currently in full swing. It kicked-off with a well-attended opening night creating a packed Gallery of Photography enthusiasts. The majority of the comments back so far have been very encouraging with a few also creating some interesting dialogues of the curated photography and the meaning of Costs of…
Bearing Witness: Documenting the Funeral for Nature in Bath In the heart of Bath, amidst the historic architecture and bustling streets, a solemn procession unfolded – the “Funeral for Nature.” Among those present to bear witness and document this poignant moment were members of PhotoBath, a collective of passionate photographers committed to capturing the world…
‘Costs of Living’ Exhibition, 2024 Dates: Tuesday 30th April – Sunday 5th May 2024 Opening Times: 10.00am 17.00pm Venue: 44AD Artspace, 4 Abbey St. Bath. BA1 1NN COSTS OF LIVING Our exhibition features the work of 15 photographers, including associates from the UK, Poland and Zimbabwe. They have employed their local and historical knowledge,…
In the shadow of London’s historical landmarks, the solemnity of Armistice Day was punctuated by a bittersweet undercurrent as the city grappled with the presence of far-right demonstrators. In a documentary style, I aimed to capture not only the poignant moments of remembrance but also the complex dynamics that unfolded as the event became marred…
Documenting Pro Palestine Demo – London 21 Oct, 2023 In the heart of London, on a crisp Saturday afternoon, a sea of impassioned voices and vivid signs painted a poignant tableau of unity. The city streets became a canvas of hope and resilience as people came together in a resounding show of support for Palestine.…
The Right to this City – Tim Beale The Right to This City is a body of work documenting my photographic research into housing inequality in Bath, one of the UK’s most expensive places to live. It also serves as a response to the Henri Lefebvre manifesto “The right to the city” which sets out…
Rob Bremner – Documentary Photographer Rob Bremner is a Scottish photographer known for his striking images of Liverpool’s Everton and Vauxhall neighbourhoods in the 1980s. These areas were considered among the most deprived in Britain at the time, but Bremner saw beauty and humanity in the people who lived there. He spent years capturing their…