The team made it to Jersey! Alongside admiring this beautiful island we came to visit another family (the great great great grandson of George Richmond, his wife, son, daughter and grandson, and a couple cousins) and several very beautiful George Richmond paintings, drawings and sketches.
Read more below for a visual diary of events of the weekend!
Greeted by George Richmond’s great great grandson William Kennedy upon arrival in Jersey. Elly is pictured here carrying her equipment! Also, did you know? The 1937-built arrivals building at Jersey airport is now a Grade Two listed building. (Source: BBC News)
Just in time to catch the beautiful sunset at the Jersey Swimming Club. Elly takes a moment to admire sunset.
On location at the home of our George Richmond’s in Jersey is a beautiful interior full of character. A member of the George Richmond team, Will Davie, is busy making notes.
Elly photographing her fourth cousin Tom Kennedy and his fiance in the veggie garden. Here you can see Elly busy making use of her Leica camera.
In between shots we take a moment to see a family member getting ready to have his photograph taken by Elly. His grandmother and mother watch eagerly.
The family gathers around for a friendly discussion as they are re/united in the garden prior to their portraits being taken.
Words and images by Julie Tsang