Ian Hwang - Self employed. Lockdown low point? Ian: Being jobless and unable to move forward with existing projects had made me a bit depressed. Missing friends, family and the community. Full interview available soon. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography #lockdown

Bex and Craig - Model & photographer. Lockdown high point? Bex: The weather, it’s been fantastic. Spending more time with people in my house too, specially the dog 🐶 Full interview available on the website soon. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography #digbeth

Richard Cooper - Carpet fitter. How do you think Birmingham will come out of this as a city? Richard: Cautiously and with measures in place. Hopefully people respect the rules to prevent it happening again. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography #lockdown

Hope (Reekz) - Musician. How was lockdown for you? Reekz: The limited movement was the low point for me but it encouraged me to do more work from home and gave me a lot of motivation. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography #lockdownportraits

Tracey Maragh. Lockdown high point? Tracey: My friends being there for me, helping me with shopping etc due to underlying health conditions. We’ve even started a weekly brunch club on zoom. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography #kingsheath

Alex Claridge - Chef. How has lockdown been for you? Alex: Interesting. It’s a total stop on everything I know and it’s changed my business forever. We’ve lost big but perhaps in what we’ve learnt we’ve gained too. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography

Rae, Sophie, Tom and Dom - TikTokers. As a city, how do you think Birmingham will come out of this lockdown? Rae: Gradually. Social distancing regulations will be continued for a long time in the future. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography #lockdown #tiktok

JP Martinez - Businesses owner. Lockdown low point? JP: For me it was not being able to stay open to do takeaway, as the council didn’t allow it. I feel BCC have not been supportive enough. My business is struggling and there hasn’t been any support. #brumonbrum #birmingham

Abigail & Phoebe - Bar owner/manager & assistant manager. Lockdown low point? Abigail: Boris’ announcement to close all the pubs. We all knew it was coming but it still had me in tears. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography #lockdown

Alpha Miles - Shop keeper. Lockdown low point? Alpha: Opening the shop later than we had hoped. However since opening it has really thrived. What are you looking forward to most once this is over? Alpha: Getting my haircut. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography

Sean & Liam - Shop owners. How do you think Brum will come out of this as a city? Sean: I think everyone will come out okay in the end, we have a strong independent scene and a supportive community so we should be able to pull through. #brumonbrum #birmingham #lockdown

Joanne Millburn - Wedding dress designer. How do you think Brum will come out of this as a city? Joanne: Community feels stronger for people who actually care about others. I fear the people who need real support will not get it due to underfunding. #brumonbrum #birmingham

David, Suraj & Marnie - Journalist, Software developer, Force of Nature. How will Birmingham come out of this lockdown? I think we've seen just how resilient and ingenious the very best of Birmingham can be in a crisis. I hope to see more of that.  #BrumonBrum #Birmingham

I don’t generally retweet on this account but this is what Brum needs today. Big love to all today x

Rob Harris - Company director. How has lockdown been for you? Rob: Surreal. The future of my business was a worry but it’s been quite peaceful reconnecting with nature, having a chance to think and reflect. #brumonbrum #birmingham #portraitphotography #digbeth

Amrit Singh - Creative Director. Lockdown high point? Amrit: The demand for digital training increased tenfold during lockdown & creative commissions also helped. It’s been amazing collaborating with other creatives & businesses during this time. #brumonbrum #birmingham

Huge thank you to everyone who got involved in the #brumonbrum lockdown project. It’s been fantastic to meet so many new people and a privilege to hear their story. Next couple of Birmingham related projects are on the way. If you want to get involved then give me a shout ✌️

Question: What have you missed most during this lockdown? Answer:

I know I’m in Brum and this is London but it’s worth a share just to help with reach. Can’t imagine how upset she must be. Give it a share too if you can ✌️

2 years ago, in the thick of the pandemic I photographed Ruth as part of the Brum on Brum project. At the time she’d just had a book deal fall through due to what was happening in the world. This morning I received this in the post…NEVER STOP! Well done bab! Ruth Millington