Laughter and Grace

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Heading into last weekend, it was looking like I would have a free day last Sunday – no fixed plans. We had previously arranged a fashion jewellery shoot for Bespoke Beads, but illness on the part of our models unfortunately … Continue reading

Beautiful People

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A few weeks while ago, I spent the afternoon shooting the portraits for some friends. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Cross Promotion

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As I develop my range of photographic skills, it probably would not surprise you that those whom I love will periodically touch me for some free photography services. The images here are a good example.

Exposure – part 3

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It’s been a while, but I am picking up on the discussion I started a while ago, in relation to exposure. As a quick recap, in Exposure – Part 1, we covered the concept of exposure and how it relates … Continue reading

Light – Science & Magic

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Nothing deep to post today, just a few images that I like. If you want to get a grip on light as it relates to photography, I recommend “Light, Science and Magic”. It’s a bit dry in places, but all … Continue reading

A sweet tooth for IGiveaBuck

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If you have read some of my older posts you’ll know that I am involved in a charity called FebFast. Involvement with charities seems to run in the family at the moment.

Exposure – Part 2

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Impress people at parties – Dynamic Range and Histograms: Welcome back. You are back, aren’t you? (crickets…)

Just Annie

Last Night I was drove my sister in law and her children to the airport. Before we left, Mrs A asked me to set the DVD to record a show later that evening. By sheer luck, I switched on to … Continue reading

Exposure – Part 1

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When you first pick up a more advanced camera, it can feel exciting, cool and scary all at the same time. If it’s a DSLR, it will be big and black with buttons all over it. There are strange symbols … Continue reading

The same but different…

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In case you haven’t noticed, I have made some subtle changes to my website and blog. The blog format has been updated a little to make navigation easier (you’ll notice the navigation bar on the right is a better). But … Continue reading