Fylde creatives came together to view social documentary style photos taken by local photographer, Dawn Mander.
Dawn has had work shown around the world, but the Blackpool-born creative said the resort is the ideal place to photograph.
She said: “The light on the promenade and piers make these a perfect place for photography but I prefer the centre of Blackpool away from crowds.”
Dawn has a background in dance and theatre, which helped her come up with the name ‘Stagefright’ for her exhibition.
And she is co-curator of HIVEArts, a gallery on Church Street that showcases local grassroots artists.
Dawn added: “I’m inspired by the human condition and the frantic pace of people in the street. I love the candid opportunities street and documentary photography gives me but there are so many traditional coastal subjects in Blackpool it’s easy to find a subject that’s just a little bit different.”
'Stagefright- A retrospective by Dawn Mander' runs until the 5th September at Tea Amantes, Albert Road, and is open to the public free of charge and without need to book an appointment.
. Deep in conversation
From left: Janey Campbell (Tea Amantes) and David Simper (Blackpool Social Club) at the opening night of Stagefright, a new street photography exhibition at Tea Amantes in Blackpool. Photo: Tea Amantes
1. Deep in conversation
From left: Janey Campbell (Tea Amantes) and David Simper (Blackpool Social Club) at the opening night of Stagefright, a new street photography exhibition at Tea Amantes in Blackpool. Photo: Tea Amantes
2. Smiles all around
Tea Amantes owners Anna Margaret Paprzycka and Przemek Malachowski, present a bunch of flowers to Dawn Mander as her work goes on display at the Blackpool tea rooms. Photo: Tea Amantes
3. A gathering of artists
Kathy Rowan (professional astrologer, local artist, reiki master), Mark Hetherington (local artist), Robin Ross (owner of Rock Factory Print Studio, exhibition curator, founder of "Sea, Sand & Spray Urban Art Festival" in Blackpool) and James Loy (local artist, photographer). Photo: Tea Amantes
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Dawn Mander is co-curator of HIVEArts, along with Kate Yates (Pictured). Dawn's solo photography exhibition runs at Tea Amantes until September 5. Photo: Tea Amantes
5. Raising a glass
Dawn Mander (right) celebrates her opening night event with daughter, Nina Rambelli, and Gregor Aitken. Photo: Tea Amantes