Paul Pope: Photographer & Educator

Paul Pope is an internationally acclaimed British documentary photographer.

He is also an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham.

Pope’s human-interest photography celebrates the beauty of the mundane, the stories woven into familiar lives, and the charm of ordinary people.

Through documenting scenes of everyday life, his practice captures the essence of the human condition, evoking empathy and understanding in others.

Discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, and let Pope’s images resonate with your cherished moments of commonplace experiences.

Recent Posts

  • Gladstone Pottery Museum in Pictures: From Clay to Camera

    Gladstone Pottery Museum in Pictures: From Clay to Camera

    In the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, England’s pottery capital, lies a hidden gem that preserves the legacy of the region’s industrial past—the Gladstone Pottery Museum. Stepping into this living museum in Longton (and venue for filming the popular TV show “The Great Pottery Throw Down”) is like stepping back in time, immersing oneself in the rich […]

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  • Exploring South Wales: Photos to Inspire Your Summer Holiday

    Exploring South Wales: Photos to Inspire Your Summer Holiday

    The summer holiday is just around the corner, and if you’re contemplating where to spend those sunny days, South Wales might be the perfect destination. From historic castles and charming towns to breathtaking coastal vistas, South Wales offers a treasure trove of sights and experiences waiting for you to explore. In this blog post, I’ll […]

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  • Inside Casa Batlló, Barcelona: Discovering Gaudí's 'Dragon House'

    Inside Casa Batlló, Barcelona: Discovering Gaudí’s ‘Dragon House’

    Step inside the mesmerising world of Casa Batlló, an architectural wonder nestled in the vibrant streets of Barcelona, Spain. Crafted by the visionary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, this iconic structure is a testament to his unparalleled creativity and imagination. So, join me on a visual journey to unravel the captivating design features that make Casa […]

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  • Sotheby's Freddie Mercury Exhibition: An Inside Look

    Sotheby’s Freddie Mercury Exhibition: An Inside Look

    In September, Sotheby’s London presents Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore (and bid on) a global icon’s stage costumes, personal items, music memorabilia and art collection. A month-long public exhibition precedes the series of auctions and gives visitors full access to the legendary Queen frontman’s artefacts he collected over […]

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  • The Last Roll of Kodachrome: Family Memories From Tenby, Wales

    The Last Roll of Kodachrome: Family Memories From Tenby, Wales

    Kodachrome was a popular colour film produced by Kodak from 1935 until 2009. Production stopped due to the difficulty of processing, high cost and declining sales. Here are some photos from the last roll of Kodachrome I shot, which includes family memories from Tenby, Wales. And like in the Hollywood movie “Kodachrome”, the pictures below […]

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'Great Value Rooms' Margate!
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The Diskery record shop, Birmingham (before the move).
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Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9.
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The Diskery record shop, Birmingham (before the move). - Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9. - #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylrecord #recordshop #birmingham #highstreet
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Two women looking at dead sheep at a county show!
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#sdpcollective
#Spicollective
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#martinparr 
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#countyshow 
#magnumphotos 
#reportage 
#photojournalism
#photooftheday
#lensculture
Two women looking at dead sheep at a county show! - #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #martinparr #streetphotography #countyshow #magnumphotos #reportage #photojournalism #photooftheday #lensculture
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Washington DC office worker on a red moped.
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#streetmoment
#Spicollective
#sdpcollective
#street_macadam
#ig_streetclub
#minimal_streetphoto
#streetgallerymagazine
#moped 
#maydaidia
#bcncollective
#spgcaptures
#streetphotographybrazil
#streetshared
#sharingstreets
#streetrepeat
#streetleaks
#streetsacademy
#streetclassics
Washington DC office worker on a red moped. - #streetmoment #Spicollective #sdpcollective #street_macadam #ig_streetclub #minimal_streetphoto #streetgallerymagazine #moped #maydaidia #bcncollective #spgcaptures #streetphotographybrazil #streetshared #sharingstreets #streetrepeat #streetleaks #streetsacademy #streetclassics
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Canal boat lights
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Jogger on beach
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Contax G2 + Kodak Portra 160
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#minimal #35mmfilm #kodakportra160 #contaxg2
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Bowl of sweets.
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Contax G2 + Fuji Superia 200
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Bowl of sweets. - Contax G2 + Fuji Superia 200 - #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #sweets
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Two Trainspotters | Sheffield Park
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Contax G2 + Kodachrome 64
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Two Trainspotters | Sheffield Park - Contax G2 + Kodachrome 64 _ #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodachrome #kodachrome64 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #trainspotters #sheffieldpark #trainstation
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Women praying the World won't end!
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Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9.
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #bcncollective
#eyeshotmag #myspc #photoobserve
#sdpcollective #spgcaptures #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #endoftheworld #fortheearth
Women praying the World won't end! - Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9. - #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #bcncollective #eyeshotmag #myspc #photoobserve #sdpcollective #spgcaptures #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #endoftheworld #fortheearth
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Vinyl Lovers! - Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9. - #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylrecord #recordshop #bcncollective #eyeshotmag #myspc #photoobserve #sdpcollective #spgcaptures #Spicollective #documentaryphotography
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