The Colombia Road Flower Market is where East Londoners come to on a lazy Sunday to add a bit of colour to their day. I arrived here at 10am thinking I was way too early. As it turned out I was greeted by swarms of shoppers knee deep in flowers. People were flocking around flower stalls like rabid honey bees. I grabbed my bulky DSLR but quickly found it’s size to be a hinderance. I switched to a smaller Canon G10 which worked well given the cramped conditions. I weaved my way in and out of the crowds, snapping shoppers who were snapping up bargains by sellers who were snapping up their cash. Time flew and by late morning I had some interesting shots. Approaching the sellers for some casual banter was near impossible. No time for friendly chit chat here it’s all about trading. I stayed all afternoon. Right up until the council men filled their rubbish trucks with the remnants of the day’s trading.

Looking back over the images I don’t think there’s enough key shots to build a strong narrative. So over the coming weeks I’ll keep returning and and try to build some relationships with the sellers. With a bit of luck I should have an interesting story to tell.

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Here’s a photo I snapped of tailor and designer Patrick Walsh earlier this morning as we went to pick up some materials from his local supplier. I’m currently working with Patrick by documenting the practice of his company The Tailors Gallery London. I have to say… I’m very excited to be photographing such an interesting subject. Not only does Patrick source his materials locally. But he also hand makes his garments and sells them locally too. On top of that he’s designing one off high fashion garments using material from old tents, worn combats, and butcher’s aprons. Watch this space for more info over the coming weeks.

Sheridan Flynn.