Phase One Challenge! »
I am excited to be beginning a relationship with Phase One, maker of high-end photography equipment, most prominently digital backs for medium-format cameras.
I first used Phase One equipment back in 2009. I managed to get up to a range of stuff in the short but sweet time I had with it: self-portraits on a carousel [...]
Exciting updates on models, costumes & sponsors for April Shoot Experience »
Lined up for our next Production Shoot Experience on Sat 16th April at MC Motors, we have the following wonderful costume designers!
Wolfgang Jarnach – images below sampling the outfits we’ll be using. (Images from Wolfgang’s website, photography by Mathis Leicht).
Marina Brenere – Examples of outfits we’ll be using below. (images from Marina’s website, photography by [...]
In black & white »
Three recent black and white nudes shot outdoors, as part of my new body of work and exploration of new techniques.
The Production Shoot Experience: how the first one went, and dates for April/May »
Wowser! Our first production photoshoot, what we called our ’shooting experience’, went even better than expected. And all you have to do to get a taste of the action is to play the video above.
About a month ago, having discovered MC Motors in East London, Matt and I knew we wanted to do a shooting [...]
Theatre workshops are back! Three dates confirmed »
Read for details of my next photography workshops set in a theatre, Royal Hippodrome in Eastbourne, along with testimonials from past students. The day, set in an unconventional shooting space, involves both shooting and editing.
Update on MC Motors shoot experience »
I’m currently in the midst of organising my biggest workshop-style event to date: a ’shooting experience’ taking place at MC Motors in Hackney, East London, next weekend. This event, unlike a typical workshop, is purely devoted to shooting 5 fully-styled models all day long in the wonderful quirky location, with 10 photographer participants. (See my [...]
Retreaded »
(View on flickr)
I find myself again citing Guy Bourdin as an inspiration for my recent work. It’s funny to recall how much of a longstanding inspiration his work has been for me, as I can recall referencing his work back in ‘06 for pics of mine such as The deaths. I feel that now I [...]
Tim Andrews: Over the Hill »
Last year I shot Tim Andrews as part of his unique project, where he put himself forward to be shot by over 100 photographers including Rankin, Jillian Edelstein, and Harry Borden. Shooting Tim was one of my most different, and artistically exciting experiences (as I detailed on my blog post). I am happy that my [...]
Denuded »
denude definition
de·nude (dē no̵̅o̅d′, -nyo̵̅o̅d′; di-)
transitive verb denuded -·nud′ed, denuding -·nud′·ing
to make bare or naked; strip; specif.,
1. to destroy all plant and animal life in (an area)
2. Geol. to expose (layers of rock) by erosion, weathering.
Below – b/w version (view on flickr).
I took this in Ashdown Forest the other morning.
Wandered for about an hour with [...]