Step in to the middle
Jam skater Hakim Saber demonstrates coming into the middle of the circle to show off your dance skills in front of the group. Hakim is one of a new breed of skaters who have crossed over from house dance to skating.
Jayden
Jayden enjoying a chilled skate in London’s Victoria Park.
At the dojo
A young skater working on power slides at a late night car park called the “Dojo”.
Pick yourself up
My local park in London and where I first saw the skaters gather during lockdown in 2021.
Car park drills
Practising alone or with a friend in a lonely car park is very much part of the life style. Rollers do it because they love it and relish the sense of freedom.
Power Ranger
Portrait of a young skater at the car park they call the “Dojo”.
Vando
At London’s Hyde Park, a traditional spot for jam skaters to gather every Sunday.
Mikie
Mikie Dread is revered as one of the original “old skool” skaters. He us almost blind and suffers from mobility issues as the result of injuries from a fall but still skates on the scene.
Night skate
Roller Skaters
A photographic project exploring the roller skating culture and community of London, in particular its relationship to Black culture. The street, car parks and skating rinks are impromptu stages where they can express their sense of freedom and unity. They push and support one another to develop remarkable skills with a unique UK style and in so doing have developed a strong sense of camaraderie and inclusion.