Michael McConnell

I am a film photographer drawn to quiet moments, restrained compositions, and the way time settles into places. Much of my work is made while walking—without urgency, often in winter—paying attention to light, texture, and what remains when nothing announces itself.

I work with film because it introduces distance. The delay between exposure and image softens intention and allows meaning to emerge later. When the negatives are finally revealed, the photographs often feel less like records and more like memories rediscovered.

This practice exists alongside everyday life and fatherhood. The camera is not used to chase moments, but to slow down enough to notice them. The work is intentionally understated, leaving room for the viewer to bring their own experience into the frame.