I picked up my daughters for only the second time since the lockdown. We don’t go out for daily exercises, so a lot of synchronicity came together for this unexpected and impromptu portrait and headshot shoot for their social media.
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Brixham Pirate Festival streaming live all-day today
The Brixham Pirate Festival is one of my favourite events of the year and I’m really going to miss it this weekend.
Good news though… If you go on the Brixham Pirate Festival Facebook page today, they are streaming live music all day. Refresh the page between streams.
What basic camera gear do you need to photograph a wedding?
A topic of much debate, often heated. What you need is very subjective. I feel it’s more about the limitations each set-up offers and then being able to make up your own mind. If you’re looking to start wedding photography these are some of my tips…
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Is it just the wedding photography industry refusing to return deposits?
Why not end the week with a highly controversial topic? I have access to several closed groups for wedding photographers (global, not just the UK). I am surprised at how many wedding photographers are point blank refusing to refund ‘any’ retainer/booking fee/deposit due to the wedding couple having to cancel their dream wedding because COVID-19 has prevented it from going ahead…
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Headshot photographer in Torbay, Devon
With so many people soon looking for work, it will be more important than ever to have every edge over your rivals. Companies do look at your social media so having an up-to-date and professional headshot for your CV and social media is vital!
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Can you do long exposure photography without an ND filter? Yes!
Have you ever seen those photos where the water or clouds have motion blur, or are completely smoothed out? There is a cheap and easy way of achieving it with a filter but what if you can’t afford one? Let’s talk about options…
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Event photography with a basic camera. Tips and tricks
So you’ve been given a level entry DSLR camera, like the Nikon D3300, D5300 or the Canon EOS range. Most come with a kit lens and you’d love to take professional-level photos at events? Although I’ve upgraded to professional bodies, let me share some event photography tips and tricks to help you on your way using the type of camera I started off with…
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Spiderman cosplay photoshoot
I’ve been wanting to do a cosplay portrait photo-shoot for a long time but I didn’t have everything I needed to be able to light it how I wanted it. Once I had it, I was quick to arrange for a collaboration photo-shoot and here are the results…
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Theatre promotional shoot at the Lucky 7 club in Paignton
I love how photo-shoots can end up in the coolest of places. The Lucky 7 club has to be in a top spot as a cool location for a musical production photo-shoot.
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Corona Virus Update
As with many other people, I am getting numerous calls about events and weddings coming up over the coming months. I want to reassure and update you…
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