Courtside

• Photographer
  Giacomo Mason
• Prize
  Gold in Editorial / Photo Essay

East London is a diverse, multifaceted place. Nowhere this is more evident than in its public outdoor spaces. Shot across various courts and skateparks in the borough of Hackney throughout the summers of 2021 and 2022, this project documents the characters that share these venues, spanning across ages, ethnicities, and social class. The subjects are caught during breaks from their activity, and just asked to pose for a portrait, exactly as they are looking in the moment. The result is a series of unfiltered, sunny portraits that capture the essence of being together outdoors on a warm day.