We Are The Virus
Littering has always been a problem but in the last 75 years or so products and things have become even more desirable and more disposable. People buy stuff and companies…
The Excuse Me Project at the #WeAreOxford event in August 2021 for Oxford City Council and The Oxford Museum.
On the 15th of August 2021, Oxford City Council held an event, #WeAreOxford, in the ‘meadow’ installation in Broad Street, to celebrate the diversity of the population, resident and transient,…
There’s always something to photograph – try something new, test yourself.
On a recent trip to New Zealand I found myself exploring lots of different locations with lots (and lots!) of different photo opportunities. Having been a professional photographer for over…
Recognise the Oportunity.
Sometimes successful people aren't necessarily the best at what they do but a trait that is found in a lot of them, along with many others of course, is an…
How to photograph stained glass using real world examples and showing before and after post-production images.
A comprehensive guide on how to photograph stained glass using a recent shoot as an example. All pictures shown in this article were taken for Balliol College, Oxford (www.balliol.ox.ac.uk)…
Camera, local knowledge and perfect weather doesn’t always lead to perfect pictures!
I often see articles about how a photographer should always have their camera with them just in case they come across a scene that is perfect timing for a perfect…
Elderberry Syrup
Now that might be an unusual title for a photography blog but bear with me! Every year my Christmas rush for school, pre-school and nursery pictures starts at the…
Dufay dioptichrome or Lumiere autochrome? World War 1 photography.
Towards the end of last year I took some pictures for a client of a rather unusual object. My client called and said she had in her possession a photograph…
Passport photographs
New rules for UK passport photographs. For many years passport photos have been more 'mug-shot' than 'portrait'. No smiling, straight on to camera, nothing covering the face, even lighting…
Reproduction photography
Over the years I've done a lot of repro photography for various clients but mainly Colleges at Oxford University. This could be for record purposes, insurance purposes or simply to…