first made my way to the Broca Food Market which to all those living in Brockley is a wonderful community grocery store full of fresh locally sourced produce and other goodness. Erin opened the store three years ago in what used to be a heroin rehabilitation centre, after her cafe The Broca, located opposite Brockley station was a success. It is at the Food Market that Erin and the staff bake the cakes, muffins and cook the soup which is then brought to the cafe.

When I first stepped into the shop and asked Oliver and Sara if it would be okay for me to follow one of them around for a few hours photographing them working, I was immediately greeted with warmth and acceptance. I even got offered a soy latte which I gladly accepted!

So my subject for the following few hours was 20 year old Sara who is currently studying at Goldsmiths and who told me she practically begged the staff at Broca Food market to give her a job because she wanted to work there so much. And after spending the next couple hours in the shop with her and Oliver, I could see why she loved working there. The general vibe of the place is really laid back and friendly and although Sara was constantly busy tidying the produce, stocking up, making lists of what needed ordering and serving customers, it all went by organically and stress free.

Sara, employee of Broca Food Market, arranging stock.