John James was a photographer at the Birmingham Post who is now freelance. His website has the usual portfolios but is worth an extra look for work that betrays his history as a photojournalist. Firstly go check the “award winning” section for shots of riots, crashes and pig competitions in the 80s.
Then come back to the present in the “projects” section for his photo essay on the Eastside redevelopment and how it’s affecting the current residents.
Wonderful stuff.