Paul Reas

PAUL REAS IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID HURN TINTERN, FEBRUARY 2019 (released on the Ffoton podcast 8 April 2019) Paul Reas has a long career in UK photography during which he has worked as an editorial and advertising photographer before moving into education. Respected for his gritty documentation of the UK’s working class and consumerism, Paul’s colour work is considered part of the new movement in colour during the late 1980’s and early 90’s along with others such as Anna Fox, Martin Parr and Paul Graham. He was one of the first photographers to be commissioned by Ffotogallery to contribute to The Valleys Project in 1984. Paul has recently published Fables of Faubus, a 30-year retrospective photobook on his work and the title giving a hint to his love of music. Currently course leader on the respected Documentary Photography course founded by David Hurn in Newport (now delivered at the University of South Wales course in Cardiff), Ffoton are delighted to bring the two friends together for an exclusive conversation on Paul’s work and career. Find out more about Paul’s work and new book on his website www.paulreas.com Follow his current adventures on Instagram @paul.reas and Twitter @paulreas Gallery images © Paul Reas and used with permission of the photographer. Banner image © Brian Carroll 2019. Please note: Comments or views made by interview participants are their own and are NOT necessarily the views of the Ffoton Wales team. Also available on the Ffoton YouTube channel www.ffoton.wales Giving a voice to talented photographers across Wales since 2015. Follow us on BlueSky and Instagram @ffotonwales Made in Wales