Research on Martin Parr

Martin Parr is a British documentary photographer, photojournalist, and a photo book collector. He is mainly known for his projects that take a critical view of modern life.

He wanted to become a documentary photographer since the age of 14, and it was his grandfather, an amateur photographer, who influenced him and encouraged him to do so. He became a professional photographer in mid 1970's, and he was first recognised for his black and white photography in 1982, but in 1984 he decided to move onto colour photography. Martin joined Magnum photography in 1988 and became a full member in 1994.
He quoted; "With Photography, I like to create fiction out of reality. I try and do this by taking society's natural prejudice and giving it a twist."


Martin Parr's work gives us an opportunity to see the world from his view. His photographs are very interesting, the way he uses colours and his chosen motifs are strange.