Kala Heatherson

BA(Hons) Photography

Action Men

In the series “Action Men”, the fictional persona created by those within the Airsoft reenactment community takes focus, concealing the identity of the person underneath the uniform. In these moments, only a hardened solider is seen staring into the camera, plastic weaponry at the ready. This documentary series was displayed during the 2022 TEDxBrayfordPool event.

  • The cover is a dark green, with the title 'Action Men' in a military font. The cover image is a young man wearing a vietnam era uniform. He is looking away from the camera while smoking a cigarette.
  • A young man wearing Russian camouflage stands in front of the camera, with a toy rifle slung against his chest.
  • A young boy with shaved hair stands amongst several large bushes, appearing as if in a jungle. They are holding a small toy smg in one hand and are staring defiantly into the camera.
  • A man wearing a turban looks at the camera within a large forest. He is dressed in casual clothing, cradling a large russian rifle.
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Kala Heatherson

BA(Hons) Photography

People, and the communities or sub-cultures they create are my passion. Using the camera, I believe we must represent people authentically and allow others to see the unique perspectives that exist.

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