After Series

This series was captured on a very cold, February afternoon in Saskatchewan, 2022. The weather in Saskatchewan can be harsh. When homes and farms are left abandoned, the elements will reclaim the land. In this series, I captured a house whose previous family had left. Items in the kitchen and living room remained, including children toys and the body of a stray dog encased in snow and ice. Before long, winter finds a way back in, and all falls to decay. There is a haunting beauty in that decay. One wonders what life must have been like before. But what we’re left with is the After.

Bio
Paul Newton is an award-winning photographer with a passion for storytelling through color, composition, and composites. For several decades, he has captured stunning images from around the world, each with a unique narrative to tell. Whether exploring Iceland's raw, natural landscapes, the abandoned monuments of the Balkans, or the streets of Stockholm, Paul's photography is characterized by his focus on creating a narrative. He weaves together visual elements to transport the viewer to new places, both real and imagined.