Jonathan Turton

What a mad year. It’s not everyday you have a photo of @erling on front cover of the @theobserveruk magazine. Incredible times. Excited about what’s coming up.

Oasis are back! I photographed their homecoming gig in Manchester with a twenty year old camera, the Ricoh GR, made around 2005, well before their last tour. At a time when the world seems pretty scary, divided and quite frankly, insane, here was a gig- a moment- that served as some much needed escapism. Quite literally an Oasis. They’re a band that divide opinion, but I absolutely adore those Mancunians. They were the first band I got into properly; me and my brother used to button up our top buttons and sing Wonderwall at family parties. They were just so unapologetically themselves, it was contagious. And for me, growing up they represented possibility; making something of yourself. Regular lads having a go. If people were interested in their view of the world, maybe people could be interested in mine? Anyway, it was one of the best gigs I’ve ever been to, it surpassed all expectations and I hope you enjoy the images. #oasis

Happy heavenly birthday to my old man who would have been 70 today ❤️ Time is a vague concept when it comes to life and death. Sometimes it feels like forever since we last saw him. Other days it feels like yesterday. Not a week goes by where he’s not thought about or missed. Big Ste would be incredibly proud of how my ma has soldiered on in his absence, and I’m sure he’d be equally amused and entertained by some of mine and my brother’s antics in recent years. What an absolute gentleman he was. Missed by so many. If your dad is still about ask him loads of questions and take him for a pint.

Some photographs from the FA Cup 5th Round. As the years progress I come to appreciate football’s oldest club competition in the world more and more. As a Liverpool fan and photographer I’ve been absolutely spoiled with success and elite scenes, but there’s a glory at some of these lower division clubs that is entirely theirs. Mansfield pushed the Premier League leaders Arsenal all the way yesterday, eventually losing 2-1, which is great, but the heart and soul around the ground is what the division 2 outfit can really be proud of. What an incredible day. Hope some of the emotion I feel at these matches comes through in the photos. @mitresports

For the last six months I’ve been working on @erling Haaland’s YouTube channel. What a ride it’s been so far with @proplay_media Yesterday’s episode with the @sidemen was a big one. For me personally, every project has its own goal and motivations. With editorial shoots it might be about making beautiful images, or with documentaries telling powerful stories with a serious message. With YouTube it’s often about putting a smile on people’s faces, which in today’s world, seems vitally important. Tens of millions of people will likely watch the video we made, and for twenty minutes or so they can forget about the bad stuff going on in their lives. I’m glad we can do that. Link to full episode in my bio. Thanks to all Pro Play and Sidemen crew, and @billie.hallo and @adam.1901 on the day. Enjoy the episode 🎥

Something special is happening at Anfield tomorrow. The Kop is being asked to sign ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ in solidarity with the Deaf Community before kick off, when @liverpoolfc play West Ham. There’s a lot to say about this project. From the joy of learning small bits of sign language, to the buzz of filming with @curtisjones and @jeremiefrimpong , and then the admiration for the plethora of agencies, organizations and people that have helped bring this campaign together. It was a real team effort with @carlsberg . The signing will be filmed tomorrow, so if you’re in the Kop please get involved! And share any of these demonstrations to get the word out. Thank you @copa90 @fold7 @allourfriendsco for the opportunity to contribute on this one. Honorable mention the legend @emmacasephotography . Too many people to tag, but well done everyone and final push tomorrow! First photo @charlies_portraits

Rest In Peace Ian ‘Champs’ Hoyos @champsbarbers You’d never forget meeting Champs. A soulful geezer full of wisdom and joy. As comfortable on the pads as he was cutting hair. I was lucky enough to spend time with him in London and on a couple of trips, and could tell he was a watchful eye over anyone he cared about. These photos I took whilst filming a promo for BBC with the Hamed brothers @princesamihamed and @aadam.hamed . The light was perfect, and he was an undoubtedly cool fucker that just needed to be captured. Thoughts are with his close friends and family that he leaves behind ❤️

Had some of the times of my life photographing and filming @theufcbaddy . Easily one of the most determined, resolute humans I’ve ever met. Tell him he can’t do something, and he’ll show you otherwise. He’s doing exactly what he said he would in the UFC. Bring the belt home tonight, lad.

Film photographs from a roadtrip to The Isle of Skye. The scenery up in the in Scotland’s Highlands is outrageous. I’d had an urge to get some of that Scottish air into my nostrils for a while, and take the Hasselblad up there. Shout out @vintage_camera_hut for the sending me some expired Japanese film stock from the 80s, which felt like it could lend itself perfectly to the other worldly landscapes. For those that don’t know, similar to food, photography film stock has a sell-by-date. But the chemical degradation that occurs to a roll of film over the years, in this case decades, can make your images look mad interesting. Cautionary note, expired film can become completely destroyed and you run the risk of returning from your holiday with no photographs. I had two rolls fail. It’s an experiment. Stopping the car every twenty minutes, much to the delight of my partner @naomirumer , the scenes were unbelievable and frequent. I ran out of film on the second day, and there were no camera shops (or chains) on the island. Did find a fine chap and local photographer @srfilmphotography on Instagram, though, who came to the rescue with some black and white Ilford. An angel of a man. Can’t recommend a visit to this part of the world enough. Waterfalls, hikes, harbors, Guinness. Thank you @comethroughlab once again developing the photos, the best in the business. #isleofskye #hasselblad #filmphotography

AWAY DAYS: Seville vs Real Betis Traveling to iconic football matches with a camera is elite level living. This time is it was Seville for the El Gran Derby. Lots of mulleted fullbacks, incredible light, and Iberian Ham. What more could you ask for? I’m a firm believer that parameters are the catalyst for creativity in photography and filmmaking. As bags weren’t allowed into the stadium, I was limited to using a point and shoot camera (the original Ricoh GR). Sometimes you have to work with what’s available. Without a zoom lens, physically moving about the ground was paramount to getting good gear, and I really had to get in people’s faces to make use of the camera’s inbuilt flash. The result, I think, is a collection of intimate portraits and abstract compositions. On the football front, over the last decade or so it’s been unprecedented success for Seville including 4 European cups, but on Sunday it was their noisy neighbours from the other side of the Guadalquivir river, Real Betis, that played the elite level stuff. Suffering a 2-0 loss at home, the faces of the Sevillistas say it all. Hope you enjoy the content as much as I did making it.

Come and join us this Friday 6-8pm @villagebooks.co Manchester. Loss Is Not Infinite book launch and exhibition. With a very special guest. Come celebrate in all things Blobby, the real star of Christmas. All proceeds of the book will be going to @damienjohnkellyhouse support this far has been amazing for the project as a whole. The books are flying, grab one while you can! Each book contains a little note of thanks provided by the residents. Only 50 copies available on the night. Big love to @declansconnolly for designing the book and this marvellous poster. Played an absolute blinder. @britishculturearchive for partnering with us. @freshaire_ltd and @borough.inc for providing the prints for the show. Very grateful for your support! @villagebooks.co for having us! See you on Friday. Let’s get this book to Christmas number chuffin 1! LOSS IS NOT INFINITE BABY.