SUMMARY
British photographer Jocelyn Bain Hogg documented the UK's criminal underworld for four years, culminating in his 2001 book 'The Firm'. Over two decades later, the Leica Gallery London is exhibiting unseen images from this project until September 03. The exhibition reveals aspects of the criminals' lives, from family interactions to business dealings and mourning. Bain Hogg emphasized the importance of not judging subjects and allowing them to 'speak' through the photographs, avoiding personal bias.
TAKEAWAYS
Leica Gallery London is exhibiting unseen images from Jocelyn Bain Hogg's 'The Firm' photo book.
The project documents the UK's criminal underworld from the late 1990s.
Hogg gained trust by being direct and avoiding posed or complicit photographs.
The exhibition showcases criminals' lives beyond their public image.