Peter Corkhill's work made such an impact to a panel of prestigious judges that it is now up for an interntional award. Peter describes his work, 'one week in your life'. "I've been into photography for about three years now. I got into it whilst doing a course on popular music and out of interest decided to enrol on a camera induction course, and it's came quite naturally from there.  | | Photograph by Peter Corkhill |
These photographs seek to map the breakdown of a relationship. I wanted them to reflect the sense of insecurity, loneliness and isolation I was feeling and also to indicate the sense I had of being forced, involuntarily, through a series of emotional and physical changes. They were taken over the space of a week in January 2002, and indicate my reaction to the space where I found myself and the memories and associations that it both triggered and accentuated.  | | Photograph by Peter Corkhill |
As for support for local photographers, it depends which line of photography you practice, but with the art college being up the road and the annual Hereford photo festival I have found there to be a good level of interest in the area. I've been accepted into Bournmouth arts institute with the idea of finishing my degree there, but after winning the D&AD prize for photography my options are open and I am currently organising my portfolio in order to present it to various agencies and contacts." | 
