The shoe man

Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. Before entering a Gurdwara it is essential for you to take your shoes off beforehand and cover your head as it is a sign of respect. This man took upon himself to look after and label visitors shoes.

Darbar Sahib

Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. This is where the Sikhs holy text the 'Guru Granth Sahib Ji' is placed. It is this womans duties to look after it and sing hymns.

Parshad

Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. This photograph was taken to show the importance of Parshad. Parshad is given to all vistors of the Gurdwara, it is this mans duty to serve everyone

Seva

Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. I took this photograph of the man whilst he was pouring food at the Gurdwara. This is the act of Seva (a sanskrit word which translates to selfless service, it is a action that is encourgaed for all Sikhs to do). Every Gurdwara has a Langar hall (canteen) for everyone to come and eat.

Seva 2

Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. This photograph shows the dedication volunteers have to serve the community. All food is cooked fresh and is vegetarian.

Seva 3

Photo Essay/Environmental portrait. This photograph highlights another selfless act that volunteers take part of, washing up everyones dishes.

Kung Fu

Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Friendship

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Girls can

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Kung Fu

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Kung Fu

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Beginner

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Kung Fu

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

KungFu

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Ready for battle

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Kung Fu

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Kung Fu

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.

Kick

Environmental portrait. Environmental portrait. These photographs were taken for a Kung Fu club in Coventry. The photographs highlight the sense of friendship, community and dedication that takes place at the club.