Comments on: Chris Kelly’s Columbia School Portraits, 1996

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:15:21 +0000

This is such a touching set of photographs and self-descriptions. And quite heart-breaking too when we think of the ways in which many children’s lives have been let down by our society in recent years. It’s so important to have records like this. Thank you Chris Kelly and GA.

By: Jill Wilson

Jill Wilson — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:14:22 +0000

Yes – what a brilliant set of photos!

And I’d also like to know what happened to all the children… It was fascinating reading the life stories of the Spitalfields Nippers and it would be great if the same could be done with this set of kids.

I hope their dreams came true.

By: Derek Complin

Derek Complin — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:43 +0000

I do hope Chris Kelly achieves his wish.
Viewing these eight year olds, reading their personal comments, one can only wonder where they all are today.
Thanks for sharing.

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:50:33 +0000

Turn up the volume…………..and sing along with me (and Rod Stewart)

“May the good Lord be with you
Down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness
Surround you when you’re far from home
And may you grow to be proud
Dignified & true
And do unto others as you’d have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart, you’ll always stay
Forever young. ”

Thank you for this magnificent array of photos. Can’t wait to see more from Chris Kelly and
these forever-young people.

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:54:40 +0000

Wonderful photos, and oh, all those beautiful eyes …..

By: Mary Gillender

Mary Gillender — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:40:07 +0000

These are amazing portraits. Every child is fully present, and clearly the photographer made them feel safe and relaxed. What a contrast to the strained faces normally seen on school photos.

I would really love to see these subjects as they are today. Good luck Chris!

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:18:16 +0000

What wonderful photographs from Chris. He has managed to capture the characters of the children, so unlike the standard school photos. The little bios are so touching. I hope that the children thrived, attained their dreams and are happy.
I wish Chris good luck in his ongoing project. Please keep us updated G.A.

By: Karen Rennie

Karen Rennie — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:44:53 +0000

These are lovely tender portraits – I want to know what happens to these children, so look forward to Chris’s next chapter…

By: achim

achim — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:33:21 +0000

Isn’t that amazing? Very self-confident, these children look into the camera and the world. And they don’t overstate it when they say, “I’m smart and cool!” — What else can you wish them but all the love and the good for their lives.

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:31:59 +0000

“Fantastic”
I worked professionally as a photographer for a while (Got my city in guilds in portraiture a long time ago now)
Really great photographs, captured the essence of the children, great work.

Thank you

Mark