![Black and white photograph by Hamish Thompson. Shopkeeper at Good Housekeeping, Cuba Street.](/sites/default/files/styles/half_page/public/exhibitions/Image_HamishThompson.jpg?itok=v0FdjS8R)
Hamish Thompson’s photographic series, Behind the Counter: Wellington Shopkeepers, celebrates the personalities of 30 local shopkeepers and their shops, illustrating how they contribute to the unique character of Wellington.
Some shops have been family-run businesses since the 1920s. They include book stores, barber shops and florists, as well as stores specialising in fabrics, hats and ice cream.
These local businesses create a sense of place and community identity. They also provide personal customer service and a welcome alternative to chain stores and online retailers.
The photographs are presented in a ‘snapshot style’, capturing a variety of small shops that have caught Hamish’s eye on the streets of Wellington.
CONTACT
Instagram: @hamish_t_design
Email: studio@hamishthompson.co.nz
Website: hamishthompson.co.nz