Wayne Tippett has been photographing people on the streets for over 26 years; his love for it became apparent when he was a student and would often walk around the streets of Camden snapping people that caught his eye.
He very much believes that in fashion, 'it's not just clothes - it's the people who wear them' and when he moved to Jamaica in 1993, his interest in street style peaked, when he began photographing the dance hall scene. Women would dress in what he named as 'ghetto couture' and would celebrate their figure; something he thinks should be lived up here in London too.
He has just arrived back from the fashion capital of the world, Paris, shooting the couture collections. He says, 'it is the home of couture, which to me is the pinnacle of fashion.'
Whilst in Paris, he witnessed the Jean Paul Gaultier show, staged in the streets combining the street image with its contrasting couture - a highlight of his career, 'it was fantastic seeing couture on the streets'. Wayne prefers not to photograph on the catwalk, but he also told us that he wouldn't turn down a front row seat..!
When it comes down to the photography, it's digital all the way for Wayne. He is never seen without his trusty Nikon, which is usually found draped over one shoulder. Before he leaves to wander the rest of the festival, he shows us a few of his favourite shots of the day so far, giving us a top tip, 'composition and context are the main two features that create a good image...'
Have a look at Wayne's work for yourself at http://www.waynetippetts.com/
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