A little more about me

I’m Ashley St John, the photographer behind The Blind Photographer. I take photographs to hold on to moments of light, texture, colour and atmosphere.

Every photograph in this collection was taken on a Samsung phone. The S22 Ultra is still my favourite camera phone of all time. I later moved on to the S24 Ultra, and I’m hoping to try the S26 Ultra when I upgrade. I don’t use elaborate kit or a studio set-up: I use my phone, notice what catches my attention and trust my instinct when a scene feels worth keeping.

People have often told me I have a good eye for a photograph. When I take a picture, I can’t see the apertures, settings or many of the other features in the camera app. I look as best I can, point, shoot and hope I’ve captured the feeling of the moment. The photographs are entirely mine, and that instinctive way of working is part of how I make them.

My sight changed dramatically in 2024, but photography remains a way for me to notice the world and preserve the things that catch my attention. I’m drawn to real places and moments: water, weather, architecture, shadow, distance and the small details that can otherwise pass unnoticed.

Each print begins with one of my photographs, which I prepare as an art print for people who want something more personal than a generic image on the wall. These are my photographs, made carefully and shared as part of an ongoing body of work.

Thank you for looking and for supporting my work.