When deciding where to photograph a local dance group for some Christmas photos, there could not be a better place than Princesshay in Exeter. See how we got on. I’ve included a flash photography tip about how I achieved this lighting at the end…
Continue readingRough sea at Teignmouth seafront this morning at sunrise
After waking up at 5am this morning for no reason at all, I looked out the window and saw there were stars in the sky. I thought that seeing as there were no clouds I would head over to Teignmouth. I knew the high tide was coinciding with sunrise, plus the stormy winds would likely mean rough waves.
Lots of dog walkers and runners this morning. Thankfully though, they all managed to dodge the crashing waves and not a single person got wet… including me, yay! 🙂
For waves, I always try to keep my exposure time around half a second. I love the look at that shutter speed, plus it makes photos just slightly different to the normal snap-shot photos you’d see on a phone. I will play with shutter speed and ISO to keep it at half a second for as long as possible.
My settings started off at F4, 0.5 Sec, ISO 600 and, as the sun rose, ended at F16, 0.5sec, ISO 100. For the palm tree photo, it was F11, 1/125 ISO 100.
Why being at the door waiting for a parcel to be handed over to you is so important
I try to be helpful to delivery drivers by being at the door waiting. It means they spend the least amount of time possible delivering my parcels. With Amazon, it is very easy to see as your parcel gets closer thanks to real-time tracking. I’ve now discovered another essential reason to be there at the door waiting; damaged parcels!
Continue readingBusiness headshot and portrait photos needed for a local teacher
I was contacted by a lovely lady, Sophie, who needed some new portrait and headshots for her work and social media. Another photographer had recently let Sophie down with unflattering photos so she was understandably nervous. Here’s how I go about reassuring the people I photograph and take photos that they love…
Continue readingDrag Queen portrait photoshoot in a pole dancing club
I really love how this job keeps differing from project to project. This time I was asked to photograph an amazing drag queen, Lola, who needed portrait and dancing poses for a project she will be involved in next year. See how the shoot went and what I used to capture the shots…
Continue readingIf you could only have one flash, what would it be?
Lighting is becoming a much greater part of my style. Pretty much every shoot incorporates at least one external light. You develop favourites. Do you have a favourite for each type of photoshoot you do? I know mine 🙂
Continue readingPortrait photoshoot around Torquay Harbour
Torquay has some really great spots for taking portrait sessions. In this case, I had a model and we went down to Torquay seafront and harbourside for some more active and energetic poses.
Continue readingPortrait photography at Torquay Marina and Rock Walk.
After a couple of wonderful Halloween portrait sessions, it was time to get back to normal and photograph some portraits for a model. The locations were Princess pier and Rock walk in Torquay…
Continue readingHalloween photoshoot at a derelict church on Dartmoor
A client approached me after seeing my Berry Pomeroy Castle Halloween photos and asked if she could book me for an idea she had.
I love themed shoots and she wanted photos of her as a witch. How could I refuse that? 😀
Continue readingHalloween Photoshoot at Berry Pomeroy Castle, based on ‘The Ring’
I love the summer but I have to admit, I do like going on Halloween themed photoshoots, especially when the model is a dancer so can come up with some scary and creepy poses.
The location was Berry Pomeroy Castle, reputed to be the most haunted castle in Britain. I have spent many, many days and nights at the castle. Some find it terrifying, I find it strangely relaxing.
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