A recent project in collaboration with photographer Joanne Coates, Fishing into the Future showcases stories of those in the fishing communities, working hard to make a living.

Featured in Stack Magazine’s blog:

‘Fishing into the Future was created to tell the stories of fishermen working off the north-east of Scotland, home to some of the most diverse fishing grounds in the world. The print is is a way to connect the work with the community featured in it: “One of the aims of the newspaper was that fishermen would share it — display it in village halls and on their boats with crew”.’

Images by Joanne Coates.

We worked with Jo to create a strong identity and layout for the print, ensuring the images and stories were the focal point.

Front of the fisherman newspaper
Fisherman in yellow waders stood on his boat

First image - Front of the fisherman newspaper featuring 5 fishermen working on the dock. Second image - Fisherman in yellow waders stood on his boat.

Double page spread from the fishermen newspaper
Two fisherman stood smiling.

First image - Double page spread from the fishermen newspaper. Second image - Two fisherman stood smiling.

Double page spread from the newspaper featuring an image of dead fish and a fisherman stood on the dock
Faded compass design on wood.

First image - Double page spread from the newspaper featuring an image of dead fish and a fisherman stood on the dock. Second image - Faded compass design on wood.

Dead fish cut open and lined up on the dock
Double page spread from the newspaper featuring an image of the bow of a boat in a lock-up shed and also two fishermen stood smiling

First image - Dead fish cut open and lined up on the dock. Second image - Double page spread from the newspaper featuring an image of the bow of a boat in a lock-up shed and also two fishermen stood smiling.

Bow of a boat in a lock-up shed
Top of a boat cabin with the word 'Hopeful' on the top. Blue sky with white fluffy clouds as the background.

First image - Bow of a boat in a lock-up shed. Second image - Top of a boat cabin with the word 'Hopeful' on the top. Blue sky with white fluffy clouds as the background.