My perspective on the Birmingham binman strike is defined by a transition from participant to documentarian. Having stood on the picket line as a worker, I eventually turned my lens toward the movement to capture the raw reality of the struggle from the inside. These images move beyond the headlines to document the grit, the cold mornings, and the quiet moments of solidarity that define a community standing its ground.
Beyond the line itself, I have documented the surrounding areas of Birmingham to show the strike’s ripple effect on the public and the urban landscape. By witnessing how the city physically and socially changed, I aim to show the full impact of the dispute—not just on the workers, but on the streets they serve every day. This series is an honest record of labor, endurance, and the lived reality of a city in transition
Picket mascot
celebrity visit
stand and fight
stand and fight
poor dogo
council security
Blocking wagon
March!
March!
March!
"The Law"
