Welcome visitors to my website. My name is Colin Hall and I am an exponent of Experimental & Abstract Photography. I have been working on my techniques for many years and am only now confident enough in my unique styles that I feel able to show and sell my work. Unlike many other photographers, I only produce one print per transparency and when I sell a print I also sell the transparency in an enclosed package, visible but not printable again. This ensures that when you purchase a print of mine it is unique and original and you have the proof in your possession.

Experimental Photography is essentially the practice of extending ones photographic skills, beyond the basic level, through self expression and experimentation. Most people just want to take a balanced, colourful and sharp picture. They are happy to use their camera's to make records of their family milestones, holidays and personal achievements. The experimental photographer has developed a deeper, more intense relationship with the medium of photography. Very much as a painter strives for better understanding of their paint, canvas, brushes and subject, the experimental photographer desires an almost marital companionship of their camera's, lenses, films and images.

To create something as beautiful as poetry, as personal as sculpture and moving and confrontational as dramatic dance or comedy. The experimental photographer will dismiss all of their previous tuition and mentally ignore any external influences in order to produce a body of work that is truly reflective of the photographers inner artist.

Experimental Abstract Art Theory ...

Becoming an abstract photographer is a little strange at first. Learning to forget everything that you have ever learned about photographic theory and practice. Many people find it completely impossible to grasp the idea of photographing totally non-representational images. They have been conditioned to believe that the photograph is a data recorder and therefore they assume, rightly or wrongly, that the camera is the rightful tool of the photographic journalist, the landscape or portrait pictorialist or just the play thing of the casual holiday maker. This, of course, need not be the case. It only takes a little bit of imagination to transform your camera equipment into the tools needed to create beautiful abstract photographs.

To think abstractly one must first lose the urge to represent the world as pictures. The ego should have as little to do with abstract art creation as is humanly possible. The best abstract art is that which is totally automatic and removed from the trappings of existence. It is preferable for the abstract photographer to be more a part of the photographic process, leaving the image as pure and un-humanised as it can be.

A great deal of abstract imagery is created by chance. The abstract artist creates the environment from where the image, if conditions are favourable, will emerge and may be then captured on film.

An abstract image is a passionate, individual and prime evil creature, God given and so pure that only the viewer who is able to totally open his mind to the image can fully appreciate its deeper qualities. ...

Non Digital Policy ...

Although I fully appreciate the ease and convenience of modern digital photography, I have found that I cannot work comfortably with it. It is because of this that I have decided to only utilise film camera's for my abstract photography. I also only teach using film and therefore can only accept my one to one students if they are prepared to try and work within my film based constraints. This does not mean that you have to rush out and buy some old equipment if you want to come and learn some abstract photographic techniques with me. I have a large selection of fun and interesting camera's that you will be welcome to use during your time with me. I hope that you will also find the experience as worthwhile as I do.

One to One Abstract Photography Tuition ...

If you would like to pop over and have a fun day exploring abstract photography why not give me a call and arrange something. I charge just £50 for a day of photographic fun, so if you live near by and feel that you might benefit from this day out please feel free to contact me - colin@artistnos.co.uk

Framed Photographs for Sale ...

I offer my prints for sale in a few different ways.
Firstly, like most photographers, I have a range of images that are available as limited edition prints. These are usually in limited edition runs of 100, 25 or 10. These images are framed simply and are ideal for gifts or decoration items.

My second range is offered, unusually, as single print runs. These are what I call my Classic Range. They are images that I feel should be sold as an individual work of art and not as a mass produced print. These single runs are sold with the original film media, ensuring that your image is the only true print for that picture. 

The film (either negative or transparency) is encapsulated in a sealed package and rendered un-usable and yet perfectly visible. Read on ...

Obviously, as with any work of art, this can through up some risks for the buyer, which you might feel carries too much baggage for you. Once purchased it is the buyers responsibility to keep the item safe and free from deterioration as this is not replaceable should it get damaged.

Thirdly, I offer a commission service. This means that I work with you to create abstract images that say something personal for you. This could be a single image or even a series of abstract pictures for you to theme decorate an workplace or living environment. As with the Classic range of abstracts,

you will keep the original film media, but this time you will have the reprint rights and copyright after the commission process has ended.

As with the Classic range of abstracts, you will keep the original film media, but this time you will have the reprint rights and copyright after the commission process has ended.

So, to summarise, my services include ...

Abstract Photographic Images - Dry mounted, Simply matted and framed in simple, yet stylish black frames

Limited Editions (Approximately 10" prints) - 10's at £125 per framed picture, 25's at £75 per framed picture and 100's at £50 per framed picture. Unframed images are available on request and will reduced the sale price by £10. All framed items will carry a £10 postage charge to within the UK, Unframed items will carry a £5 postage charge. All items must be signed for upon receipt. 

Classic Range - These pictures are only sold once both parties are aware that the emphasis for care is exchanged with the item. If you feel that you would like a 12 month guarantee with your picture, then you may wish to consider the limited edition prints. The Classic Range Abstract Images are offered at approximately £250 each and come sized, either archive or dry mounted, matted and framed to the customers requirements.

Commissions - Prices for commissions are dependent upon the size and complexity of the commission. Please contact me to discuss you project idea's.

One to One Tuition - Available for £50 per day. Please contact me to discuss dates etc. Obviously, living in the heart of Norfolk, this service is only available to anyone who is prepared to fight their way through the brambles to see me ;-)

Contact Details ...

You can contact Colin Hall simply be email: colin@artistnos.co.uk
Why not take a look at the New Range of Abstract Images - Updated 20th October 2008

Please give as many details of your requirements as possible. For instance if you would like to discuss a commission project please give some idea of the number of images, the environment that the pictures will be presented and your contact details and a convenient time that you would like to be called.

If you are based outside of the UK, please let me know as this will obviously require additional postage considerations and it's always nice to be able to factor these costs in to each project ... to avoid any nasty surprises ;-)

Many Thanks ...

Please let me thank you for taking the time to visit my website and consider me amongst so many other talented photographers out there. I hope that you will appreciate my individual qualities and enjoy collecting my Abstract Photographic Artwork.

Extra Services ...

Web Design Services - A sense of humour, a good eye for design and some interesting new ways to help market your web based projects.

Photographic Trauma Unit - Have you got photographs that need restoring back to their former glory. A family birthday and you a big curly, torn up picture of your parent would look lovely re-packaged in a beautiful frame, dry mounted and matted In some cases these can be brought back to life, mounted and framed again to help preserve for future generations.

Photographic Trauma Unit - Have you got photographs that need restoring back to their former glory. A family birthday and you a big curly, torn up picture of your parent would look lovely re-packaged

in a beautiful frame, dry mounted and matted In some cases these can be brought back to life, mounted and framed again to help preserve for future generations. For details contact colin@artistnos.co.uk