Street photographer spent 2021 photographing London’s eccentrics and creating a series of stunning images that celebrate the Great British Tradition.
Danny Jackson (43), traveled around London to photograph people whose lives are truly imitative of art.
The joyful portraits showcase the unique people in your life, with stunning headpieces, rainbow hair and impeccable tweed.
London can be described as “a little hub for eccentrics” due to its multi-cultural nature and the hub of artists and musicians.
“Most people like to be photographed. People wear this clothing for a reason. But some don’t know if it’s eccentric.
Danny Jackson, a photographer, describes the ‘Great British Tradition’ as being dressing up eccentrically. This is something that Brits are well-known for around the globe.
The leopard print dress is worn by a lady underneath a shiny pink, purple, and green jacket
Brightly colored flared pants with matching blouse and open-toe sandals are worn by a lady in bright, colorfully striped trousers.
A lady proudly wears a traditional dress as she walks along the streets of London, holding a Mini Mouse figurine in her right.
Jama Elmi is a support worker and puts on an impressive display wearing a suit with a yellow-orange pattern.
This lady smiles at the camera as an aquatic color scheme highlights her knee-length skirt.
The radiant outfit of this woman includes green hair, round-framed sunglasses and a pink beanie cap.
As Danny Jackson, a keen photographer, captures a man striking a pose in front of a wall as he picks him out for his unusual blue suit and floral-adorned bag
“I explain it as a good thing. I try to get away from the notion of being eccentric or strange.
Danny lives in Canvey Island on Essex and said that it was all about individualism.
Jama Elmi, in an orange and yellow patterned suit puts on a vibrant display.
He is a support worker who has more than 100 suits and tourists often stop him for photos. Some reports have even said that he stopped London traffic because of people trying to capture a picture of his impressive look.
Sue Kreitzman, age 78, proudly holds her decorated walking stick high up. Her body is covered in a tunic with patterns and her blonde hair flashes pink.
Danny Jackson (43), is an Essex-based photographer. His quest to photograph the real art-imitating people of London took him around London for 2021.
This lady is casually leaning against a shopfront window. Her bright orange skirt conjures images of the occult with a horned skull embroidered onto its centre.
Sue Kreitzman is 78 years old and was born in New York. She’s the author 27 cookbooks on cooking.
As he crosses his legs, a leopard-print shirt appears from beneath the man’s cream-coloured jacket.
This man is posed with a Star Trek-esque futuristic visor and belt buckle that boasts the Brazilian flag.
The camera captures a man smiling, with his arms wide open. He is displaying his sunny disposition, which matches the multi-colored trench coat and yellow pants he’s wearing.
This woman wears green tassel earrings that hang from her ears. It is the perfect finishing touch for a floral, spectacular outfit.
Danny is given a picture of a serious looking man in tweed suits and checked socks.
The woman is wearing a blue gown with white polka dots print and her wristwatch follows the same all-blue color scheme.
This all-white gown is completed with a thick black belt and topped off by a floral crown.
With white tights, pink shoes and pink strapped heels, the baby pink pink dress falls over the person’s waist. It is very similar to the look Little Bo would wear in his pastoral fairy tale.
The lady is wearing purple tights and a floral mauve skirt with pink beads.
The woman wearing an orange-and blue top and a green vest makes her way through Danny’s British eccentrics photo gallery.
The outfit of this woman evokes memories of playing a piano with a combination color scheme that could be described “ebony” and “ivory”.
Look chic: This lady strikes a sophisticated pose with her round sunglasses and crimson lipstick
This woman, like McFly, has five colors in her hair. She also wears shin-length, shiny pink boots.
Sue was born in New York and became a celebrity chef by writing 27 books on the subject and appearing on television. She decided, at 58, to make a radical change in her life by becoming an artist.
Sue Bidois and Florence Bidois are members of Spitalfields Market Colour Tribe. They founded The Colour Walk which helps the historic market.
Sue loves art and her home feels like a museum.
“The idea behind this series was to demonstrate how amazing it is to be unique, it’s a Great British tradition that is well-known around the globe, and it’s a great experience.