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Be inspired by Chris Killip Retrospective, and share your documentary photography by using #InspiredByKillip on social media, and we'll pick some to feature below. 

A camera on tri-pod
Chris Killip: Retrospective, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead. Photo: John McKenzie © 2023 Baltic
Black and white photographs

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Be inspired by our exhibition Chris Killip Retrospective, and have a go at creating your own documentary photography with a phone or camera, the choice is yours.

Share your photos with the hashtag #InspiredByKillip on social media, and we'll pick some to feature below. 

Killip often photographed in black and white but there’s no restrictions on your photos. From people at work or enjoying a day at the beach, to neighbourhoods and industrial settings, Killip photographed what was around him and documented what he thought made for striking, powerful and often playful photography. Let his photos be your inspiration from locations to subjects.

Two young people in black and white tracksuits wearing ski masks. They sit on a shark sculpture at the sea side and hold their thumbs up and point at the camera.
Hull © Hazel Plater May 2023
A person in a dirty worker's jacket overlooks a crowd of people.
Durham Miner's Gala ©️ Rob Halliburton 2022
A group of children looking at a Punch and Judy tent. One child peeks under the tent.
Curiosity ©️ Peter Alan Reed 2019
A bull mascot high fives a person.
Birmingham Bully ©️ Mark Pratt 2022
Plants in garden
Cat, Plants in a Gateshead Garden
Figures in front of rocky landscape
Boat to Inner Farne © Sarah Bouttell 2019
Two young people in black and white tracksuits wearing ski masks. They sit on a shark sculpture at the sea side and hold their thumbs up and point at the camera.
Hull © Hazel Plater May 2023
A person in a dirty worker's jacket overlooks a crowd of people.
Durham Miner's Gala ©️ Rob Halliburton 2022
A group of children looking at a Punch and Judy tent. One child peeks under the tent.
Curiosity ©️ Peter Alan Reed 2019
A bull mascot high fives a person.
Birmingham Bully ©️ Mark Pratt 2022
Plants in garden
Cat, Plants in a Gateshead Garden
Figures in front of rocky landscape
Boat to Inner Farne © Sarah Bouttell 2019
Black and white photo of five adults sat on the beach. Two of them are on wooden beach chairs.
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