Cannock Chase Location Shoot
Sunday saw a location shoot with Make up artist Penny Grimley, with Lola Hope as our beautiful model.
Mentoring with Damian McGillicuddy
Friday saw my third mentoring session with Damian “Big Dog” McGillicuddy at his Studio in Warrington.
Shots taken with a 7d and a Sigma 10-20mm lens. Click the picture to read more about the day.
Lisa – portrait photography at home
A planned photo shoot, intended for Coombe Park, Coventry, the model was the lovely Lisa.
Find the light for a photograph
Its an important skill that is often overlooked in our digital world. It almost seems so obvious to me now that I dont even think about it, but a few months ago I would have missed this shot. Good light is all around us, its everywhere and often we completely ignore it.
Jen and a new camera
I had contact from a charming young dancer/singer/actress in Coventry who wanted some portraits taken. Although we didnt have a lot of time, the sun made an appearance on the day and we didnt need any lighting. Jen was a natural and really understood photographers, which made the job easier. The light was lovely and [...]
Happy New Year – 2010
2010 is upon us already, it seems the years get faster and faster. I am now coming upto my third year of photography. It’s almost unbelievable to me that I have been only taking photos for such a short time. It feels like such an important part of my life now I can’t remember [...]
Gig Photography – Band “Say Yes More”
The 52 weeks continue to pass rapidly and Friday saw me attempting gig photography. I am not very experienced in this kind of photography and it brings its own unique challenges. Many photographers will of course see photography as a means to control and capture light. In a gig you have next to no control [...]
Week 2 of 52
Week 2 has arrived and I find myself hugely motivated and inspired for the first time in a long time. Not only that but I find myself dare i say it, happy with my work. I have had some frustrations with some jobs, both as favours which has proven more complex than I had ever [...]
Midland Strobists – Warwick Shoot
Sunday was the first Midlands Strobists meet in a while. The size of the recent shoots and a low model turn out has been an issue. It was decided that we would take on smaller venues and smaller numbers. Sunday was at the rather lovely Guy Cliffe House, in Warwick. Sadly only 3 models turned [...]
Licentiateship Society of wedding and portrait photography
I am pleased to announce that I was awarded with licenciateship with the SWPP recently following a submission panel. This means that the SWPP panel of expert judges consider my work to be of a competant and professional level. Certainly a pleasant surprise considering I only submitted a panel for mentoring. The image is [...]
Midlands Strobists – Meet 11
It was the 11th Midlands Strobist Meet, held at Loughborough University. A good site with some good buildings and grounds. Turnout was a little low, probably due to Fathers day. The drop out on models was pretty poor again, even more so than normal. Fortunately those that were there, helped the photographers get some good shots. [...]
Canon G9 – Lyla Jean
Proof that you don’t need an expensive SLR to take a nice photograph. This was taken with my Canon G9 compact. I admit it is an advanced compact but a compact none the less. I purchased the camera as something to carry with me at all times. Every photographer will have at least one day [...]
May 2009
It’s spring already! Where does the time go? I realised today that I’ve made no updates since April. I have been busy lately and the poor site has been neglected. Sunday saw me attend an artistic/implied nude shoot in Wolverhampton at a great lttle studio. It’s not my normal work and I was a little [...]
Midland Strobist Meet 8
Thanks to Chris Rollason for the loan of his lighting set up after mine broke. To Claire Edmonds for the makeup and for Loretta for her modelling. Published via iphone
Leaping Lola
Strobist Sunday was the Midlands Strobists 7th meet in Loughborough. A great day and great fun was had by all. This is a shot of my good friend Lola Hope, showing her skill at dance. 2 speedlites used, with shoot through umbrellas, one direct left and one direct right. Both on 1/8th power. More photos [...]
Winter Wedding Workshop
Monday saw a 5am rise for the drive to Manchester, for a workshop with Brett Harkness. The workshop was specifically for winter weddings, a daunting prospect for any photographer. When light is such a key to a good photograph, winter seems the worst time to get good shots for a wedding, when the sun has often [...]
Kaylana Portrait
This portrait was taken at Kenilworth castle, whilst showing a friend how to get the most from her new camera. I am sure you will agree she is rather beautiful. With a reflector and some work in photoshop, I am rather fond of this final shot of Kaylana. Thanks for dropping by. Matt Bridge-Wilkinson