Peter Fraser (photographer)

Peter Fraser is a British fine art photographer known for his meticulously composed and richly coloured still life and landscape images. Born in Cardiff, Wales in 1953, he studied photography at Reading University. He gained recognition in the 1980s as part of a new wave of colour photography in Britain, alongside figures like Martin Parr and Paul Graham, who were moving away from traditional black and white documentary styles.

Fraser's work often explores themes of memory, perception, and the everyday. He frequently utilizes found objects and seemingly mundane subjects, imbuing them with a sense of mystery and significance through careful attention to light, colour, and composition. His photographs are characterized by a formal rigor and a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

He has exhibited widely internationally and his work is held in numerous public and private collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Museum of Modern Art, New York. His published books include Two Blue Buckets (1988), Geometry (2003), and A City in the Mind (2007). Fraser has also worked on commissioned projects for clients such as British Airways and Guinness. His approach to both personal and commercial work is marked by a dedication to visual clarity and conceptual depth.