Photographing The RS200 in Barrow, Cumbria
Photographing The RS200 in Barrow, Cumbria : I dare say there are a good few exclamations of “Ooooo” when this image is first seen. Not really surprising, as the RS200 was quite an iconic car.
Turning Day To Night
Turning Day To Night I was originally going to title this piece "Chasing The Tail". Yes, possibly a bit of a strange title for an image of a guitar player on stage, but bear with me. The guitar player is my son, Olly (Or Oliver if you are part of his inner circle of friends). He's not
How Wedding Venues Use Imagery In Their Brochures
How Wedding Venues Use Imagery In Their Brochures Wedding venues recognise the immense power of images in their sales brochures. Through captivating visuals, they tell a visual story, showcase amenities and features, inspire design ideas, create a memorable experience, and instil confidence in potential clients. These images capture the essence of the venue, creating a deep emotional connection and allowing couples to envision their dream
Photographing Food With Speedlights
Photographing Food With Speedlights Normally, I make use of a couple of ELB500 kits for my food photography. The heads are light, and can be boomed overhead without any real thought as to counterbalancing etc. They are certainly what I would say were ideal for the job. However, occasionally, I need to pack ultra light 'n' tight, and between you and me, the battery packs
What Is A Portrait
What is a portrait? It's certainly not a headshot, mugshot or snapshot. A portrait isn't merely the likeness of a person, a quick snap of the Friday night happenings with inane grins and vacant eyes. Nor is it pouting lips and filtered plastic skin. (Yes, I'm looking at you, Snapchat) A portrait is much, much more. It shouldn't just display the physical representation of a
Quick And Simple Product Photography
Quick And Simple Product Photography Lighting techniques for products can vary as wildly as the range of products themselves. You can create highly complex setups for fairly simple products, and the reverse can also be true. In all honesty, as with anything I shoot, I tend to create a lighting scenario that best suits the subject, and I tend not to consider the complexity of
Review Phottix Raja 65cm
Review Phottix Raja 65cm I've used the Phottix Raja range of softboxes for quite a few years, and found their quality to be outstanding. So when I was looking for a smaller alternative to my Phottix Raja 105cm, I took a look at the Raja 65. Well, to be fair, I prevaricated over buying it about three years ago, when I went on a bit
Motorcycle Photography Carlisle Cumbria
Motorcycle Photography Carlisle Cumbria Harley Davidson Sportster 883 I've said it before, automotive work is certainly amongst my favourite genres, and I really don't mind what it is I've been asked to photograph. Huge lorries or the smallest car, it's all good. But, I do enjoy shooting interesting or challenging vehicles the most. And oddly enough, motorcycles can be every bit as challenging as a
Creating Lifestyle Product Shoots
Creating Lifestyle Product Shoots Lifestyle imagery is far more than simply a photograph of a product being used. Your client has a very specific target market In mind, and the lifestyle imagery needs to appeal to the prospective end client. We all buy on an emotional level, whether it's shoes, cars or camera equipment. Often, items are purchased with a goalor aspiration in mind, rather
Location Dance Shoot
Location Dance Shoot Well, I've utilised the Elinchrom One review kit on a number of client shoots so far, including food photography for the Lavender Hotel Group, and a couple of automotive shoots. And as I pondered which shoot I should take the kit along to next, I was hijacked. Erm, apparently, I was asked if I would like to see what the Elinchrom Ones