Over the years one service I’ve offered is photography for guests at parties. I’ve always sought to get away from the more sterile line-up-up-and-shoot-up look of the typical ‘events photography’ and inject a little energy. Even in a fast-paced photo-taking environment with dozens or hundreds of guests, there’s room for creativity. After all, I’ve taken […]
Archives for October 2010
Images from Bristol Fashion Week 2010
Last month, I shot that catwalk show at Bristol Fashion Week Autumn 2010. Hosted by TV personality fashion guru Mark Heyes, it showcases the latest looks from the high street names at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. [nggallery id=4]
Shooting the show at Coco Boudoir, Chapel Arts, Bath
Last night I shot the brilliant Coco Boudoir at the Chapel Arts centre in Bath. Coco Boudoir combines some of the best burlesque acts around with cabaret and there’s plenty to keep the photographer’s lens happy. Here’s a small selection of images from the show. [nggallery id=3]
Making on-camera flash a pleasing light source
I’ve long been a bit of a purist when it comes to lighting for photography. My philosophy was something like, ‘Ambient light is best but if you are going to be using flash it’s got to be big studio-style flash heads with nice big modifiers on them.’ A hotshoe flashgun, for me, was just a […]
Book quickly for Christmas portrait sessions in Bristol
If you’re hoping to give portraits as family gifts this year, now if is the time to book a shoot. Slots are filling up fast so contact me quickly to secure your place. Beautiful photography is a family heirloom in waiting and Grandparents love to receive photographic gifts. I offer two types of portrait experience. […]
Shooting at Coco Boudoir, Bath
I’ll be shooting the show at Coco Boudoir, Bath next weekend. Coco is Bath’s premier burlesque and cabaret night, featuring some of the top performers on the national and international burlesque circuit. The show is headlined this time by Vicky Butterfly, one of the UK’s top burlesque performers who I was able to catch last […]
Getting great photographs at even gloomy gigs
Bristol has a well-supported live music scene with many small venues putting on local and touring acts. The small venues are generally fine about allowing photography so it’s a great way to capture memorable images of up and coming bands. Generally, unobtrusive photography is fine at small venues so you won’t need a press pass […]
Guerilla street fashion shoot in Bishopston, Bristol
Early October throws up colder weather, wet and wind but that didn’t stop me completing a quick fashion shoot on the streets of Bishopston, Bristol with male model Dave Hill-Souch. Dave has a theatrical background and has done some modeling in the past and is looking to increase assignments with a great new website and […]