Lighting The Head Shot
"If God had intended photographers to use more than one light, he would have given us more suns..."
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Quality Control (Part 1)
March 28, 2012
What many new photographers and quite a few not so new photographers probably do not realise, is that in the old days of black and white photography, half the work of the photographer was done in the darkroom, usually by his assistant. I don’t mean just run of the mill processing, but skilful manipulation of… [Read more…]
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Tribute to Irving Penn
November 17, 2011
There are three photographers who have had an influence on my style of black and white printing and photography. They are Irving Penn, Barry Lategan and David Bailey. Last year, through a writing competition, I won some tickets to see an Irving Penn Portraits exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Those attending were to… [Read more…]
Posted in: Blow-Up and Other Stories
My letter to Sir Jimmy Savile
November 15, 2011
Recently I had the great honour of being asked by the relatives of the late Sir Jimmy Savile, if they could use my picture of him for the Order of Service at his funeral. I had sent him a framed print of this picture in March 2011 along with a letter and they knew it… [Read more…]
Posted in: Blow-Up and Other Stories
The Croydon Riots – New Book
August 22, 2011
There was complete lawlessness on the streets as the authorities were outnumbered. These photographs represent just a small fraction of the arson, thieving and mayhem that took place on that frightful and shocking night.
Posted in: Blow-Up and Other Stories
Let Daylight Be Your New Best Friend!
July 19, 2011
"Amazing lighting quality, how did you get that?" "Daylight"; came the simple reply.
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How To Photograph A Wedding
May 13, 2011
"So your friend has asked you to do the wedding photos. You are a pretty good photographer, but the responsibility is niggling you and quite frankly, you don’t quite know where to start. Worry not my friend and read on..."
Posted in: Technical Tips, Wedding Photography
Chicken and Spinach Balti
June 20, 2010
This is an authentic aromatic curry dish that is quick and easy to make and tastes really impressive! Photographed using daylight from a North East facing window.
Posted in: Food Photography and Recipes
Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup
June 20, 2010
Harvest is not too far away and this soup is a great way to consume that flood of tomatoes you get when you grow your own. Come to think of it, this tastes great any time, so why wait?
Posted in: Food Photography and Recipes
How Not To Photograph A Wedding
June 20, 2010
"Now this wedding photography firm was a factory. I never actually set foot in the place so I can’t tell you what the premises were like. Noisy, sparse, stinking of hypo crystals and full of busy cockney accents I would guess. That’s how I used to imagine it anyway."
Posted in: Technical Tips, Wedding Photography
The Day John Cowan Shot Me and Jacqueline Bisset Healed My Wounds
June 20, 2010
“Fetch my rifle!” he boomed much to the alarm of the art director who now feared he might be shot.
Posted in: Blow-Up and Other Stories
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