I’ve lived in the London suburbs of Peckham and East Dulwich for most of my adult life. When I moved here in the early '90s, it was predominantly a working class area. Peckham had a reputation for social issues, while East Dulwich was quieter. Both were ethnically diverse, with Peckham’s West Indian community making way for the African diaspora.

Historically, Peckham thrived in the 16th century and was a shopping hotspot by the 19th century. East Dulwich became popular in the late 1800s as the upper-middle class built large homes. After WWII, both areas changed, with Peckham’s famous department stores closing and the middle classes moving away.

East Dulwich gentrified rapidly from the 1990s, with families relocating to Kent or the South Coast. Shops transformed, pubs became gastropubs, and affluent new residents arrived.

Peckham resisted change, but the 2012 East London Line extension drew a young, trendy crowd. Despite these shifts, the strong community spirit in both areas has remained vibrant and enduring.

Sukhy Hullait is a London based, self-taught documentary photographer known for his long form projects that focus on marginalised communities. Colourblind, his work examines the essence of social issues, blending expressive portraiture with traditional storytelling to create powerful visual narratives. Central to Sukhy's work is the exploration of home, community and country. His work has earned accolades such as a Sony World Photo award, selection for the Taylor Wessing award and a Portrait of Britain award.