Beck Brothers
Photographed by Joseph P Smith
Following the death of their father in 1945, Paul and Alfred Beck took over the family printing company at the ages of 17 and 14-years-old respectively and both brothers still contributed to the running of the business until late 2021 when sadly, Alfred (on the right) passed away. In the twilight of their careers, wearing formal attire and deadpan expressions, I positioned them between the machinery that has been passed down from generation to generation, reflecting the close bond between the men, who have spent the majority of their lives working side by side. For me, the portrait possesses sentimentality and poignancy as we witness these two jovial gentlemen who worked so hard to see the business flourish, standing proudly on the shop floor.
- Award
- Honourable mention, One Frame
- Competition
- Shoot The Frame Annual Portrait Awards 2025
- Photographer
- Joseph P Smith · Photographer page
