I spent a few days out around the commercial district of Liverpool last week for a client. I’ve not really photographed this area of Liverpool before, mainly because I’ve thought its quite dull and lifeless, the sort of association you make with all general business environments I guess. I started off just quietly sitting in Old Hall Street coffee shop Costa. I was weighing up what streets I’d need to cover, before I knew it things were just happening around me. People chatting, laughing on the way into work, couriers hurtling through the street, deliveries being taken. Suits and skirts flying by. I raised the camera and people barely noticed it, can often be a pain to remain inconspicuous when trying to capture street photos – I guess they’re just to busy to notice.

I was genuinely surprised by the vibrancy and quirks. From the well dressed man carrying a bag of ball pond balls, to the lady in red, mobile phone and coffee cup in hand running to catch the train. The buildings and architecture too, the ornate India Buildings and the contemporary 20 Chapel Street are simply stunning. I feel a bit sad that I take it for granted that I get to work in Liverpool, cruising by without appreciating the fact that its a pretty damn special place to be in, thats changing daily. Going to revisit soon for sure, great feeling discovering new things in an old town.