How LightKeep Works
Every LightKeep portrait begins with a conversation. Taking part is never a commitment to tell everything, and nothing is published without a separate conversation and clear permission.
01 — First contact
You can contact LightKeep yourself, nominate someone, or get in touch on behalf of a venue or organisation. The first exchange is informal: an opportunity to ask questions, explain any access needs and decide whether a further conversation feels right.
02 — Meeting and listening
Meetings can take place at home or in another familiar, accessible setting. There is no script to learn and nothing formal to prepare. You decide what you would like to talk about and what you would prefer to keep private.
03 — Making the portrait and record
A close black-and-white portrait, a photograph in your surroundings, a filmed conversation and a written account bring different parts of your story together. The work is made carefully and at your pace.
04 — Review and permission
Participation is based on informed, continuing consent. Before anything is published or exhibited, LightKeep will discuss what is being used and where it may appear. Questions, corrections and concerns are welcomed. If circumstances change, participants can contact LightKeep to discuss withdrawal before publication.
05 — Sharing the work
With your permission, the portraits and stories can be shared online, in print and through exhibition. LightKeep will discuss the proposed uses with you before anything is made public.
06 — Access and support
Home visits, printed material, large-print information, captions, transcripts and personal support will help make participation possible for people who do not drive, do not use the internet or require another way to engage. Access needs can be discussed privately at any stage.
07 — Keeping the story
The photographs and conversations are made to be revisited: by you, your family and people discovering the village in years to come. Your memories become part of a shared record of the place and its people.
Every conversation is treated with care. Getting in touch creates no obligation to take part.