Photographing Irish Travellers: A Community That Isn’t Mine

I spent the day photographing Irish Travellers and thinking about what it means to document a community that isn’t mine. At first, I felt unsure. As a documentary photographer, I didn’t want to just arrive, take images, and leave. But after spending time there, talking, listening, and slowly feeling closer again, I was reminded that documentary photography is not only about access. It is about time, trust, and respect. This video is a small reflection on documentary photography, photographing people, building relationships, and why spending time with a community matters when trying to tell a story with care. Gear used: Sony A7C Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Leica M4 Voigtländer Color-Skopar 35mm Ilford HP5+ Instagram: @lucassousafilm Website: lucassousa.co.uk #DocumentaryPhotography #IrishTravellers #filmphotography