Lockdown Stories 2020

"Lockdown was quite strange. I am quite a sociable person and I had quite an active social life and obviously not being able to go out, meant that, that was curtailed somewhat and I have found even though it was a couple of years ago I haven't really got back into social life at all." - Julie.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Recorded Online via Squadcast

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"I just remember the most surreal thing would be walking home from work and there would be no one in the streets whatsoever. And you were sort of walking around this wasteland like it was a new film that had just come out or something, it was very bizarre. We were so lucky to still be out there in the world when everyone was locked away." - Amelia & Mitchell.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"My employer said you don't need to work full time if you have caring responsibilities, bout our workload had gone up. So, I didn't have to be present at work, but I had all this work to do as well as home schooling." Linda & Chris.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"Isolation, loneliness, and separation from people. Being told that you can't do anything you normally do in your normal life had a massive impact on my mental health." John & Kaz.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"I have lost the sense of safety that things are generally ok. I think that some of the insecurity is new, especially with Brexit and everything that has been happening this year." Rosanne, Shelley & Elliot.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"The day of the lockdown everything changed for everybody. the way we shopped, the way we see each other and the way we do things." - Tess.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"During lockdown, it was pretty much me and my son, as my partner worked days and days on end. We live in a communal flat block on the very top floor. The front door almost locking us away from the world, but when we went out we felt almost free. Free from being locked in and free from lots of schoolwork! I've felt more anxious than I ever have before. My stress levels rocketed. Home schooling was difficult, but our bond became really strong as we were in this together." Amanda.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"I'm an unpaid carer who actually needs a carer myself. Covid has exacerbated every single thing in my life on a daily basis." - Theresa.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"The main thing I think about when I look back over lockdown is just how much more anxiety I've now got over the tiniest thing. If there are too many people, if there is someone particularly sick nearby, if I've got a cold I still go into work and wear a mask even if I know it's just a cold." - Alice.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs

"During the first lockdown, my husband had a heart attack. he was whisked off to hospital; I was left here of course not knowing what would happen, and he was in there for two weeks. I couldn't go and visit him, and I found it incredibly hard. I honestly thought I would never see him again." - Jan & John.

Lockdown Stories 2020 - under the first lockdown in the spring of 2020 I created a series of 150 portraits, that depicted a selection of essential workers and residents mainly confined indoors in and around Folkestone, Kent.

You can view a selection of portraits from this project on this link: https://zakwaters.com/Lockdown (Best viewed from a computer.)

These audio recordings are an ongoing documentation of the residents and workers I photographed. In 2022, I asked them to reflect on their own lockdown 2020 experiences and tell me their story.

Thank you to Develop Your Creative Practice (DYCP) and The Arts Council England for supporting this project.
The Arts Council: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/
DYCP: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

All Rights Reserved Zak Waters: https://zakwaters.com/ (Best viewed from a computer.)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakrwaters/
X: https://twitter.com/ZakWaters
X: https://twitter.com/Camerasnaps​


Equipment: Tascam Portacapture
Rode NTG4 Microphone
PG2 pistol grip and shock mount

#lockdown2020 #artscouncil #covid19 #photography #portraitphotography #zakwaters #camera #folkestone #holdstill #photos #dycp #photographs #audio #audiostories #kent #uk #england #nhs