JOURNAL

There was some discussion on one of the photography forums about what photo backup equipment someone should use. To me, it’s not just about the equipment. It’s also the methodology of how …. and where … you backup. So anyway it got me thinking that I’d write a bit about how I manage my files. Many people swear by them I know and they really do have their place in...

I’d seen Wiktoria on Instagram and liked her look and thought she would suit some lifestyle/commercial photos I had in mind.  I found out that she...

Along with another photographer I met Millie when we were contracted to shoot some ball gowns for the catalogue and website of a large, local company who...

Did a studio shoot with Katie Mackinnon recently and was using the chance to experiment with an Apurture HR672W LED panel as my main light and some LED...

I love making lifestyle photos, I just like the fun and brightness of not just taking the photos but also seeing the results. So it was great to work with...

A photographer friend had been shooting with a new model on the scene and he recommended that we shoot with one another to get another style of work in her...

Whilst on the video trip with Emma, we took the opportunity to shoot some photos in the park and surrounding area. I wanted to try out some new ideas that...

I always enjoy the experience of going up to see close friend and singer Emma Kate Dawson and this trip up to South Shields near Newcastle was going to be a bit busier than normal as we wanted to put together 2 videos of original songs that Emma had recently written. We’d been collecting some ideas previously of how we would put these together and so on the day I just kept it quite...

The ’60s is a fascinating era for initiating a change in fashion photography.  So to me that is a great reason to start a new photography project,...

Reading this article on RangeFinderOnline about photographers giving back resonated with me a great deal as I’ve been wanting to do something along...

I’m amazed at the number of photographers who do not stretch and challenge themselves or the model when they are shooting. Doing the same style time...

Rather than tell you how a photo was lit I’m going to give you some tips that I give photographers on my workshops so you can work it out for yourself, I’m...