When Curtis’s father died and his family lost their home, his life began to spiral out of control. As part of the CALM x 1854 Homeless Truths commission, a new series of Polaroids sheds light on his experience of homelessness
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The Commission
Under the mentorship of Inzajeano Latif – a documentary photographer with years of experience in creating nuanced, empathetic portraits – five participants were given a Polaroid camera and asked to document their daily lives in the country’s capital. The aim was to create an honest, intimate picture of homelessness, as seen through the eyes of those who have lived it.
“People can’t see mental health illnesses or autism; it is not like having a broken leg. That’s what I’d like to get across.” One of five participants of the CALM x 1854 Homeless Truths commission, Saffron was once homeless. Here, she presents a window into her life
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Kerry, now 36, has endured three periods of homelessness in her life. All of them pushed her to the brink. As part of the CALM x 1854 Homeless Truths commission, a new series of Polaroids sheds light on her experiences
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At the age of 70, Dee spent 10 months homeless in London. As part of the CALM x 1854 Homeless Truths commission, her new series of Polaroids reflects on life then and now
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Wayne is a photographer, a musician and a trained chef. He has also been homeless. As part of the CALM x 1854 Homeless Truths commission, his new series of Polaroids offers a window into his life
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Inzajeano Latif first met Wayne in November 2020. The two have been collaborating ever since: Wayne, documenting his own life using a Polaroid camera, Latif offering photographic mentorship while creating a body of work about the lives of people who have experienced homelessness in London.
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Inzajeano Latif has been commissioned for Homeless Truths, an immersive photographic project which aims to create a narrative-led series around ten individuals experiencing homelessness in London
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Luvera has collaborated with individuals experiencing homelessness for over 15 years. His latest exhibition, presented within a public space in central London, aims to shift the narrative
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The Brief
The CALM Homeless Truths commission awarded one photographer from the 1854 community £10,000 to create an honest and intimate body of work capturing homelessness in London. The commission aims to dispel some of the common misconceptions around homelessness, giving a platform to some of society’s most vulnerable, and often overlooked, individuals.
About CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) are leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change this by offering life-saving services, provoking national conversation, and bringing people together to reject living miserably.
Through their campaigns they challenge stereotypes and challenge the stigma that prevents people talking about suicide. And they use music, sport, art and anything in between to get their message across and help people find the strength to seek help.
80% of people who are experiencing homelessness have reported struggling with their mental health and suicide is the second most common cause of death for this group. That’s why it’s vital that CALM reach more people who need their services and let them know that if they’re struggling, they’re not alone.
About Studio 1854
Studio 1854 is the award-winning visual content agency of 1854 & British Journal of Photography. Drawing on its global community of photographers and creatives, the agency produces stories for brands through photography, film and journalism. At the same time, Studio 1854 offers paid opportunities for photographers to produce new and creatively challenging work. From photo stories about Brexit to a road trip across California, Studio 1854 works with clients to create thought-provoking stories with purpose.
About Inzajeano
Latif is a documentary photographer with years of experience in creating nuanced, empathetic portraits. After studying for a BA in photography at Middlesex University,, the British-Pakistani photographer discovered the medium was a language with which he could explore and interrogate the world around him. Latif’s enduring approach prioritises an emotional core upon which to build a project, rather than seeking inherently visual subject matter first.
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