Located in Forrabury, Cornwall, the Church of St. Symphorian was established in Norman times, with the tower being added in 1750. Its classic Norman style architecture with gritty exteriors and amazing colours in the woodwork, stonework, kneeler cushions, and stained glass windows make it the ideal place for black and white photography. This led to the beginning of The Churches Project in April 2015 where the photographer decided to take more black and white photographs, primarily focusing on Cornwall’s granite landscapes.
The Cornish Historic Churches Trust plays an essential role in maintaining the beautiful churches of Cornwall for future generations. For people who want to contribute to their cause, they can visit their website and make donations. The photographer’s main business, inlinefilters.co.uk, sponsors all their photography and equipment. The photographer’s website, Piktour, is where they showcase their photography. The images are reduced to around 512Kb before uploading to Flickr and Piktour, and in due course, a Fine Art section will be created on Piktour for full quality prints.
These days the photographer takes photographs purely as a hobby, and if anyone wishes to use their photographs or benefit from them financially, a donation to Sightsavers.org is appreciated, while accrediting their work. Overall, the church of St. Symphorian in Forrabury Cornwall is a beautiful structure that is a testament to Norman-style architecture and the perfect place for black and white photography.