The Church of St Michael and All Angels in Lesnewth, Cornwall is a 12th-century building surrounded by trees and is located in a wooded hollow, with only the tower visible from outside. This church holds great photographic interest for many, with its gritty exterior and colorful interior, including woodwork, stonework, kneeler cushions, and stained glass windows. The Churches Project was started by a photographer who realized the potential of Cornwall’s churches and churchyards for black and white photography.
The Cornish Historic Churches Trust is a non-profit organization that works to preserve Cornwall’s churches for future generations. Those interested in supporting their work can visit their website. All photography equipment for the Churches Project is sponsored by Inline Filters, the UK’s leading filter specialists serving the heavy-duty automotive industry.
The photographer responsible for the Churches Project shares images as a hobby and is happy to allow others to use them, with an attribution requested and a donation to www.sightsavers.org encouraged if the images are used in any financially beneficial way. The photographer also has a portfolio website and blog called Piktour, which features their work.
Currently, the photographer’s images are reduced in size and uploaded to Flickr and Piktour for public use, but a fine art prints and downloads section will be created on Piktour soon. Those interested in viewing or purchasing images can visit the gallery on Piktour, and for any special image requests, contact the photographer through their website.
