Manager Tools and DISC
Cover image by David Price. There are some people who have a natural skill at communication… …whereas I struggle, this is where Manager Tools and DiSC have helped me. I consider myself a problem...
View ArticleWorking with the Client
This week, I had the good fortune to work with Mari… …the owner of a fabulous showroom of unique, high-quality, restored furniture. You may have noticed I said “with” and that’s exactly what happened;...
View ArticleBalloon Man
This is the tale of a finger hurting couple of days from back in August 2013… When the P52 assignment “Red Balloon” was posted I already knew I was clean out of stock of these entertaining little...
View ArticleBucharest, You Got Me
I certainly did enjoy taking in the sights… …cuisine and culture of Bucharest, and what a cultured city it is. Firstly, the food… I had already scouted out a few good restaurants so when we mistakenly...
View ArticleDirect Sunlight Challenge
Direct sunlight can be an issue… …but it’s possible to use some basic techniques to solve the problem and use a cloudless sky to your full advantage. Here are five of my favourite methods. 1. Shoot...
View ArticleLost Hero in Photography
Yesterday, one of my friends mentioned ‘the lost hero’. Suddenly, it was clear; I had lost sight of the reason for creating a particular image over my desire to create a well composed image. Here’s...
View ArticleThe Art of Dining Out
The Art of Dining Out As a photographer, I am keenly interested in how images help persuade me when, where and how to spend my hard earned cash. I travel on a regular basis and I like my food....
View ArticlePortraiture Study of the Masters
I strive to be the best I can… …and then I push myself a little further! I have found that there are few shortcuts to self-improvement. For the majority of us, we become an expert through study,...
View ArticleHow to get a Commercial Headshot
Let me introduce Razwana… …a budding Actor who recently approached me for a promotional / commercial headshot to be used in her portfolio. Razwana contacted me via my website’s Contact Form and, once...
View ArticleFood Photography with Impact
“They need something that SCREAMS Chocolate!” Where do you go with a brief like that? Food photography is my passion, and there are many options to choose from… lifestyle, still-life, extreme close-up,...
View ArticleHigh Heel Shoes – The Challenge
Photograph some high heel shoes! Now, how hard can that be? I immediately called my fashion-conscious daughter to provide a selection of her favourite heels. I soon realised the design and...
View ArticleThe Beauty of the Pour
The beauty of the pour, freezing the movement of liquid has always captivated my imagination. Each snap of the shutter creates a unique image reflecting the beauty of the pour. Take a moment to think...
View ArticlePicturing Just One Thing
How would you say just one thing in an image? Moreover, how can you convey a wide-ranging concept such as ‘just one thing’ that is both immediately understood and eye-catching? For me, it’s starting...
View ArticleBottle Photography with Vintage Port Wine
Combining a taste for vintage port wine with the challenge of bottle photography. The first step is to create the lighting that best suits the subject. The choice of colour, shape and design of these...
View ArticleSandwich Photography – The Mega-Sandwich
What does Sandwich Photography mean to you? For me, it’s many hours of preparation and clear down for a few moments of photography. No one said sandwich photography was easy. Working to the brief, it...
View ArticleBusiness Portrait in Buckinghamshire
We were recently commissioned to photograph a Church Architect for a prestigious Grade 1 listed church in West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The church receives many thousands of tourists, pilgrims, and...
View ArticleGreat Headshot – 7 Tips for Clients Seeking the Perfect Portrait
The following tips will help guide you towards getting a great headshot. There is also a downloadable eBook where I shares a wider range of advice – see the link at the end of this article to better...
View ArticleThe Art of Dining Out
The Art of Dining Out As a photographer, I am keenly interested in how images help persuade me when, where and how to spend my hard earned cash. I travel on a regular basis and I like my food....
View ArticleSmall Business Photography
This week, I had the good fortune to work with Mari… …the owner of a fabulous showroom of unique, high-quality, restored furniture. You may have noticed I said “with” and that’s exactly how I like...
View ArticleJack Daniel’s Product Shot
Ken came to visit for Sunday Dinner this weekend and brought along his Nikon camera. I’d promised we would do a shoot using flash. I’m not that good a teacher but it’s a great way to self-learn when...
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