His tendency to produce black and white
photography is, in part, due to his love for
older films and photography. “My favourite era
was the forties and fifties. Robert Doisneau’s
“The Kiss” made me pick up a camera and try
to recreate the emotions that stirred me.”
They call Paris the city of love, and for
Dorsett, his experience there was nothing short
of heartfelt. “I fell in love with photography
when I spent three months there when I was
twenty-one.” Since then, his goal has been
to portray cities from an angle in which they
have yet to be seen.
“I always have my Canon G10 with me,”
said Dorsett, who is ever on the lookout for
authentic moments to capture. “My other
camera is a Canon 70D. In a pinch, or just for
fun, I also use my Samsung S7.”
Dorsett is also actively integrated in the
Instagram community, having founded the
curated accounts @umbrellaplanet and @
stairwalkers. He was also recognized by
UK newspaper, The Guardian, in 2014 as an
Instagrammer to follow.
Romantic in his portrayal of the human
element and classic in his style of delivery,
Dorsett’s work brings a touch of tenderness
and intimacy to the vastly different landscapes
the city of Vancouver has to offer.
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