My Self-Published Magazine - Manumission

You’ve landed on John Ferguson’s “Manumission – Photography for the Masses”, an ongoing free digital magazine showcasing his compelling portraiture work—available in four issues via his Ipswich-based studio ipswichentertains.co.uk+7johnfergusonphoto.com+7johnfergusonphoto.com+7.

🧭 What is Manumission about?

• Free downloadable magazine: Ferguson offers four issues packed with portrait series and photojournalism that aim to democratise visual storytelling by making high-quality photography accessible to a wide audience .

• Global, socially conscious content: Scrolling through the gallery, you'll find diverse subjects including:

  • Portraits from Sudan, Chad, and South Sudan;

  • Impactful series like "Living with Albinism", feature photography of rural vets, drag racers, and war-torn regions (e.g. Baghdad and Afghanistan);

  • Powerful civil-rights moments such as the first gay couple married in Lewisham, and influential figures in the African-Caribbean community.

🔍 About the photographer

• John Ferguson is a seasoned British photographer based in Ipswich and London, with over 35 years of professional work spanning documentary, portrait, and lifestyle commissions johnfergusonphoto.comwelcometothejungle.com.

• He has led several notable projects with strong cultural resonance:

  • Black Britannia (2007) celebrated fifty Black Britons breaking societal barriers, launched by then–PM Gordon Brown johnfergusonphoto.com.

  • His exhibition Black Suffolk, focusing on diverse local identity, was featured in public spaces across Ipswich johnfergusonphoto.com+3photographychronicle.com+3powerofstories.co.uk+3.

  • A recent exhibition, An Eye for Life, curated a retrospective of his career themed around portraiture and identity ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk+2ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk+2ipswichentertains.co.uk+2.

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✅ Why it’s worth exploring

• Quality + accessibility: Ferguson strips away traditional paywalls by offering a professionally produced magazine free of charge—hence “for the masses.”

• Rich storytelling: The work spans from intimate and local to international and political, delivering visual narratives that resonate broadly.

• Engagement opportunities: The site encourages newsletter sign-up for updates on upcoming projects, exhibitions, and ways to participate youtube.com+3johnfergusonphoto.com+3johnfergusonphoto.com+3ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk+1photographychronicle.com+1.

🛠️ How to dig in

1. Click on the “ISSUE 01–04” tabs to view or download your free copies.

2. Browse the gallery to explore full‑size images and individual series.

3. Subscribe via email to receive future issues and updates directly.

4. If you're inspired, reach out to John for potential collaboration, portrait projects, or prints.

Manumission is a striking fusion of artistic portrait work and community-driven journalism, presented freely to all. It's an excellent resource if you're interested in socially engaged photography with both local (Suffolk) and global perspectives.