Everyone has been moaning about the weather recently. But it does provide all photographers, from keen hobbyists to full time pros, excellent subject matter.
Here are a handful I took during my walk to the studio each day. I’m not one of those photographers who has a camera in their hands 24/7. But I always have my i phone readily to hand which often surprises me by producing some decent images. Don’t worry though – I won’t be using it in the studio for the time being. Some more can be seen below.
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January is usually a quiet time for weddings so I thought I’d start of with something different – a studio wedding. I have done a handful of studio weddings in the past so it is quite rare here although in continental Europe it is more common.
Henry and Irene visited my studio before Christmas with their guests straight after getting married at the local registry office. During the session I photographed a variety of different groups as well as some on their own. This is completely different to how I usually photograph as each shot is set up. With studio photography I like to keep the images as natural as possible whilst maintaining a traditional, classical look. Anyhow it was great to do something different to the norm and you can see some more favourites below.
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Here’s some images from a couple of pregnancy portrait sessions. These have become increasingly popular over the years with quite a few including their partners in the shoot as well. We are doing an ongoing promotion for these type of sessions called ‘Bumps to Babies’. This costs just £20 for 2 sessions – one with your bump and one after the baby is born. We also offer some very good cost saving packages in the promotion. Please contact me for further details. Gift vouchers are also available.
Below are some more favourites
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Happy new year and welcome to my first post of 2010.
Everyone is talking and moaning about the snow at the moment, myself included. However I recently used it to my advantage on a recent business portrait session.
David and Chris run a very successful recruitment agency GCS Ltd here in Reading and wanted some upto date publicity shots. But they wanted something a bit different to the usual formal type of shot (top image below). Their company has a fun, informal atmosphere and where football and music are very much part of the agenda (outside of working hours of course !) They therefore wanted some shots to reflect this. So after taking a few formal ones in the studio I decided it would be great to do a few outside in the snow. Below are some favourites, enjoy
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I’d like to take this opportunity to wish a very Merry Xmas and prosperous 2010 to all my clients past and present. The studio will now be closed and will re open on Tuesday 29th December.
I’m often asked which photographers have had the biggest influence on the way I shoot and my answer is always Cartier Bresson, Doisneau and Erwitt. So whenever possible I try to work in a similar style. Not only is this an enjoyable challenge but to stay top of my game it is essential to practice timing, anticipation and finding interesting images in the most unlikely situations. In other words – learning how to see.
Here are some images taken on a recent business trip to Bologna in Italy. I love everything about Italy, it has to be my favourite country. With Christmas in the air and some unexpected snow showers the mood and atmosphere of the place gave me plenty of interesting opportunities. Below are some favourites. Most were taken on the Lumix G1 with a the Summilux 25mm 1.4. For the wider work I used the Lumix 20mm, 1.7 pancake lens. These were essential because of the low light.
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With Christmas just around the corner November is always one of our busiest months not only for portraits but also with wedding orders coming in from the summer. Below are just a handful of my favourites, enjoy
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What better way to spend a cold, grey November afternoon than doing some street photography. I recently purchased the Leica Summilux 25mm 1.4 lens with an adapter to fit my Lumix G1. Below are some shots I recently took on a visit to London’s Science museum with the kids.
I love the Lumix camera in particular its small size and Leica fast lenses. So the 2 together is a match made in heaven. Some have said the AF is slow but I found it perfectly OK. I did not need to go higher than 800 iso which is just as well as it gets quite noisy at 1600 (I guess as a Canon 5d mark ll user I’ve become spoilt). and the Leica Lens is pin sharp even at 1.4.
Most of these were taken on this lens apart from the last few which I took on the Lumix 20mm 1.7. Again a great fast lens and also being very small it fitted very well into my jacket pocketeven when attached to the body.
Most of these shots below were shot around waist/chest height so I can remain as unobtrusive as possible which is important for street photography and photographing strangers.
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Its that time of year again when Christmas is fast approaching and people are often stuck for gift ideas.
I’ve recently designed some new gift vouchers which have always been very popular. But now I am able to e mail them as well. They can be purchased in £25 installments and can be used to purchase from past portrait sessions and weddings. A seperate viewing, either on line or at my my studio, can be arranged if necessary. They can also be used on future sessions and weddings as well.
Please contact me for further details. You can call in to collect in person or it can all be done over the phone and by e mail.
Below are some favourite images from October 2009
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