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A Call for Help: Jim has recently been banned from Meta (Instagram/Facebook) due to false reports. As a full-time carer who relies on social media to share his work, this is a devastating blow. If anyone has connections to help get his account reinstated, please rich out to Jim via his dad's IG if you can help him:   / davidmortram   In this video, I’m taking a close look at Jim Mortram’s powerful new photo book, Small Town Inertia 2. This isn't just a book review; it’s an exploration of one of the most important long-form documentary projects in British photography today. You can get a soft cover version of the book here for £25: https://www.imageandreality.co.uk/sto... Jim Mortram has spent years documenting the lives of those often forgotten by society. Those people falling through the cracks of the welfare state. In this second volume, Jim continues his journey with incredible intimacy, trust, and technical mastery. In this video, I discuss: The Physical Book: Examining the design, paper quality, and why the "ink-on-page" feel makes this a must-have for photo book collectors. The Art of Documentary: How Jim uses light, negative space, and composition to tell deeply human stories. Lessons for Photographers: Why moving beyond "casual" street photography to long-term projects is the key to creating meaningful work. Jim’s dedication to his subjects and his craft is a masterclass for any photographer. If you’re interested in documentary photography that truly matters, this is a book you need to see. Thank you for watching, please drop a comment and....SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/user/edthomps.... If you found that helpful please consider becoming a CHANNEL MEMBER for exclusive videos and access, it's only £2.99 and well, its the cats pyjamas!    / @picturesonmymind   BUY MY PHOTO BOOKS & ZINES.... https://edwardthompson.co.uk/Book-Sales TUTORIALS I do regular 1-2-1 tutorials with photographers from all over the world helping them with their photography projects, from the West Coast of America to Japan! If you like my analysis and 'can do attitude' then feel free to book me for a tutorial. From only £50 https://edwardthompson.co.uk/teaching I'M WRITING ON SUBSTACK. IT'S FREE https://substack.com/@synchromancy/notes #Photography #PhotoBook #JimMortram #DocumentaryPhotography #PicturesOnMyMind #SmallTownInertia