Diamond Light Source Photographic Exhibition

6 7 “Visually recording is what amobile phone does adequately. Photography is analysing and curating the subject; transforming with light, adding drama and colour to visually elevate the science.” Diamond is very grateful to the many professional and amateur photographers we have worked with over the years – Andrew Brookes, Stephen Kill, Sean Dillow, Paul Symes, Thomas Connolley and Bryan Martin to name a few. Through their efforts, Diamond’s people, instruments and structures, as well as key moments from Diamond’s history, have been beautifully recorded. Many of the photographs on display in this exhibition have been taken by photographer Andrew Brookes : “My career started hanging out of helicopters photographing supersonic jets for the MOD, so technology has always been inmy blood! I then went freelance, undertaking commissions for a broad range of clients in the commercial and government sectors including the National Physical Laboratory, working on projects in biotechnology, quantumphysics, pharmaceutical research and applied technologies arena. I love the challenge that science gives me, always a day of discovery, problem solving and ultimately an effective and enduring set of images which the scientists appreciate. On location I use the latest Hasselblad camera, tethered to a laptop, which gives me and the client instant previews as we shoot, accompanied by four flash heads givingme the opportunity to control and enhance light. You can viewmy portfolio at www.andrewbrookes.co.uk” Other key photographers we have worked with include Sean Dillow and Stephen Kill: Sean is a professional freelance photographer based in Basingstoke, North Hampshire. “Having worked in the newspaper industry for most of my career, I’mused to adapting to changing circumstances and capturing the moment. My first assignment for Diamond was the official opening with Her Majesty the Queen. Specialising in people pictures, I collaborate with the staff and users at Diamond, getting natural, relaxed images of them in their work environments. It’s an honour to be amongst the people that make cutting-edge science happen. I also work regularly for other establishments on the Harwell campus and amable to turn photographs around on the day for media activities and events.” You can contact Sean through his website www.thebigcheesephotography.com. Stephen’s photographs have appeared in a large number of publications all around the world, including Catalyst, New Scientist, Nature and national newspapers. “My philosophy is that wherever possible I like to look for images beyond the original commission and it is often these extra shots which are the most successful and enduring. I see the main point of my role as helping with the public understanding of science, capturing interest and opening up what the laboratory does to people whomight not otherwise know about it.” Photography at Diamond Andrew Brookes Stephen Kill (Image credit: Eric Jenkins, UKAEA). Stephen is now retired A view gazing down a series of sextupole magnets. These magnets normally surround the vacuum pipe of the storage ring, within which electrons are hurtling just under the speed of light. (Image: Stephen Kill) All images are copyright protected. Please contact [email protected] for more information. Sean Dillow