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Support local: A photographic tribute to the businesses in Leamington and Warwick that have kept on going to help their communities during lockdown

Jake Nash, a professional photographer based in Warwick has been putting his skills to use during lockdown, by photographing local businesses that have remained open during this time

Jake Nash, a professional photographer based in Warwick has been putting his skills to use during lockdown, by photographing local businesses that have remained open during this time.

Born and raised in Leamington, Jake is a self employed commercial and events photographer whose business had all but come to a stand still back in March. So in April, Jake began to take part in a Frontgate Portrait project, photographing families from their front doors for a small donation to the NHS Trust. He raised over £1300 and photographed over 40 families in just two weeks.

He said: “It was an incredible experience, meeting so many amazing families. For many it was a reason to put some proper clothes on and do their hair, for others it was the first photographs of their new born baby that they could now share with loved ones. My face ached each day from smiling so much.”

Now Jake is focused on trying to support the local businesses that have had to adapt their ways of working and fight to remain open, capturing the faces that have provided essential supplies and fulfilled our takeaway cravings.

He added: “With many of my usual clients being in the hospitality and retail sectors, it’s been hard to see so many fantastic businesses close over the last few months.

"I wanted to offer a free team photo to the amazing businesses we have on our high streets, for them to remember this historic moment in time.”

“I have been posting them daily across various social media channels and community pages, to give a big shout out of appreciation to those businesses that have had to fight to remain open.

"I’m a big believer in shopping local where you can and supporting the independents, so it’s been great to meet so many of the wonderful teams working hard across Leamington and Warwick.”

While business is beginning to pick up again for Jake, he is continuing to take team portraits, so please do get in touch should you wish for a team photo of your business.

www.jaketnash.com

jaketnash@gmail

07727598098

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