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Learn how to use OCF for black background portraits like a pro
If you are a photographer browsing my site you may well be interested in how I work and how I create my stunning studio lit black background images.Well good news you can now find out exactly how by subscribing to my first online training course to teach you exactly...
Tournerbury Woods Estate – Outdoor Weddings
Late last year I was involved in a beautiful editorial shoot at Tournerbury Woods estate on Hayling Island in Hampshire which has been featured on the English Wedding Blog. If I'm honest prior to the photoshoot I didn't know of its existence, but now it ranks as one...
Behind the Magic – Editing Natural Light Black Background Portraits
I've previously talked about how I create most of my black background images and also different methods of how to create them. Now it's time to start looking at how I edit them. This year I will be bringing you more videos that delve further into my editing process....
Vicky & Pete – Fison Barn at the Earth Trust – Wedding
I was thrilled to be asked to photograph Vicky and Pete's wedding day at the absolutely breathtaking venue the Fison Barn, which is part of the Earth Trust centre in Little Wittenham. The weather threatened to disrupt the day, even if the photos suggest otherwise!...
Holly // Baby Photo shoot
I met up recently with Holly and her mum Ali for a baby photo shoot. We had a lot of fun If you are interested in a baby photoshoot or a family portrait session then please get in touch. I travel all over the South of England and the Midlands and will happily travel...
Artistic Edits
Over the winter months I have had opportunity to experiment with my editing style and I have been raiding my archives for suitable photos to transform into something a bit special. I am planning that soon a number of these images will be available to purchase as...
Now you can find me on Vogue!
So today I decided to create a PhotoVogue portfolio which is part of Vogue Italia Magazine, a site dedicated to artistic photographers where by every single photo is hand selected by the magazine's photo editors. Now they are notoriously picky about the photos they...
Clare & Stu’s Wedding – Castle Hotel Taunton
The last wedding of the 2013 proved to be a fabulous one, not that it was ever going to be in doubt otherwise. The venue for the reception was the stunning Castle Hotel in Taunton which although I had been to before I hadn't as a photographer. The Castle Hotel boasts...
Something a little bit different
With the winter hours meaning less and less daylight I have been forced to become a bit more creative with my photos. I have been experimenting with some dramatically lit shots using permanent arena lights (huge spot lights!) and have been ably assisted by Gift Horse...
1RRF Corporal’s Mess Christmas Ball
Photos from the 1RRF Corporal's Mess Christmas ball held on Tidworth Garrison are now available to purchase. Please visit the below link to view all the photos with prints available from just £5 and digital downloads form only £4. Click here to view photos
Event Riders Association Ball
Photos are now available to purchase from the Event Riders Association Ball. Please visit the below link to view all the photos with prints available from just £5 and digital downloads form only £4. Click here to view photos
Introducing The Next Dr Who in Pictures!
When tasked with a family photo shoot a member of which is one of the biggest fans of Dr Who around (I consider myself a fan but his level of trivia puts me to utter shame!) there was never any question of doing a special Dr Who themed shoot for him especially when we...
Larkhill Horse Trials – Wet wet wet
I was at Larkhill British Eventing horse trials both competing and once again taking photos for www.e-Venting.co.uk. I competed on the Saturday and was pleased to finish the season with a 7th in the Regional Final, sadly no qualifying spot for the Grassroots final but...
Gatcombe International Horse Trials
I was attending Gatcombe International horse trials on behalf of e-Venting.co.uk in September and you can see a collection of my photos on their facebook page. Whilst there I also followed a good friend round who was competing at the eventing catching her in all three...
Win a photo shoot
WIN!! I am currently running a competition on Facebook to win a 1 hour photo shoot of you, your horse, your family or whomever you fancy (within reason!). All you have to do to enter is like and share the competition photo (click this link) and like the page. Once the...
Alison & Jaustin – Equine photo shoot
They say you shouldn't work with children or animals well I get to work with both and yes they aren't always the most co-operative models but I like to think I get the desired results in the end which makes it that little bit more rewarding. Over the weekend I did an...
A morning sunrise by iPhone!
Far too often people talk to me about cameras and how they wish they could take better photos but they cannot afford a good camera. What so many people forget though is it isn't the camera but the hands operating that create the image the camera just helps and...
NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials
In August I was working at the NAF international Hartpury Horse Trials in association with The Brand Wagon and NAF. It was great fun working over the weekend especially being able to take behind the scenes photos in the wash down area which included misting spray fans...
An original wedding gift
I was contacted prior to Lisa and Adrian's wedding which was held at Deer Park in Devon by one of their friends Kate who wanted to give them an original and personal wedding gift but she needed my help. She wanted to create a mock magazine cover to give to the couple...
Adrian & Lisa – The Wedding @ Deer Park
Last weekend I was back at Deer Park on the outskirts of Honiton in Devon with Lisa & Adrian but this time though for the wedding itself. Unfortunately the heavens decided to open and we experienced a large amount of rain throughout the day which prevented a lot...
What would you like to know?
Have you got a burning question you would like to ask me? Would you like to know something about how I create my images or how I work? Drop me a line and let me know.