Allen is photographer and owner of Halifax Darkroom and Studio; a member-based space and community of film photographers. As a fulltime IT Contract Consultant, Allen’s photography and darkroom process allows him the necessary escape from the stress and rigors of a demanding day job. His photography practice is focused on personal and social documentary. He engages in long term self- directed projects that resonate with him on a personal and creative level. As a traditional darkroom printer, he believes that a beautifully crafted print is a means of giving an image a beautiful ‘home’. As image makers, it is our obligation to provide the place where our images can live in a beautifully rendered print. Allen’s work has been exhibited across Canada in solo and group exhibitions. Additionally, his work has been published numerous times. Specific publications include SEITIES, PhotoEd and cover image for Phonse Jessome’s novel Disposable Souls.
