Editorial Archive

This editorial archive brings together location-based photography from ongoing documentary work by Gem Redford. Subjects include American roadside culture, desert towns and landscapes, architecture and built environments, and British seaside locations.

Images are available for editorial and commercial licensing. If you are researching photography for a specific story, publication, or location, curated selections are available on request.

For licensing enquiries please visit the Licensing page or get in touch.

Browse the archive by theme or location:

A deserted roadside scene with an old, weathered building on the left, a road stretching into the distance, and snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

American Roadside

Two white wooden crosses decorated with small teddy bears and colorful flowers, standing in a desert landscape with mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Roadside Memorials

Vintage sign for Pim Motel with neon lights, topped by a star, with palm trees in the background during sunset.

Motels & Roadside

Modern house with white walls and a flat roof, surrounded by tall palm trees and cacti, with mountains in the background under a blue sky with some clouds.

Desert Towns

Two rectangular windows with decorative iron bars on a red wall, with a stone base at the bottom and blue sky with clouds visible.

European Cities

City street scene with a bright orange and pink sign for Henry Marshalls Fun and Gift Shop, a traffic light in foreground, brick building with teal accents, signs for gift shop and rock shop, and a bird flying in the sky.

British Seaside

Front view of a house with peach wooden siding, a peach garage door, a window, and two wall-mounted lights, with a driveway and white picket fence.

Small Town America

A close-up view of a historic, ornate building with classical architectural details, illuminated by sunlight, against a clear sky.

Built Environment

If you are researching imagery for a specific story, publication, or location, curated selections can be provided on request.