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“Strobist” Flash Photography Course
On the 19th May, 2012 I’ll be running my Strobist Photography Course at my Surrey Studio. If you’d like to learn how to make images like the ones on this page using speedlights rather than studio flash, read on. Alternatively, you can jump straight to teh course page on my workshop here: http://workshops.thelightmatters.com/events/60687642/ Several years [...]
Help for Heroes Calendar Girls – Cake Sale
The beginning of April saw the first meeting with the Help for Heroes Calendar Girls team. We had all the girls together for the first time, all dressed up in vintage military uniforms ready to run a cake sale at Fugro House in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The girls has made a fantastic effort baking exceedingly good [...]
Jazz at the Electric Theatre
Last month I had the pleasure and the privilege of photographing a band promo for the Will Todd Trio in the Electric Theatre, Guildford. I love working with bands and this one was no exception. The best part was I got to work with them during their rehearsal so had my very own, private gig. [...]
Squirrels Just Don’t Do It For Me…
Don’t read this article if you can’t answer “yes” to at least one of these questions: Are you getting fed up with squirrels and ducks? Do you always leave your camera on fully automatic? Do you take great pictures but wonder why someone else gets better results with less kit? Do you just want to [...]
LFW AW12 Rehmali at A La Mode
Last sneak peek at my coverage from London Fashion Week. This time it’s the turn of Birmingham based designer, Rehmali. As with the other galleries, these images were made down in the vaults below the Royal Socety of Arts which is a pretty cool venue for a fashion show. This is just a sneak peek [...]
LFW AW12 Kami Shade at A La Mode
American designer Kami Shade was another really exciting show during London Fashion Week back in February. These images were made down in the vaults below the Royal Socety of Arts which is a pretty cool venue for a fashion show. This is just a sneak peek gallery featuring some of my favourite images.
LFW AW12 SEEN Couture at A La Mode
Continuing the theme for the week, this is another gallery of images from my coverage of the A La Mode shows during London Fashion Week in February. The images are from the amazing collection by SEEN Couture. This is just a sneak peek gallery featuring some of my favourite images.
LFW AW12 Obscure Couture at A La Mode
Small selection of images taken from my coverage of the Obscure Couture runway show at A La Mode during the AW12 season of London Fashion Week in February. This is just a sneak peek gallery featuring some of my favourite images.
New photography pricing structure roll out
STOP PRESS – New Photography Pricing Structure I just wanted to make a quick announcement about some changes to my photography pricing strategy that I’ll be rolling out over the course of this week. The package based pricing that I have been using for the last few years is far too complicated and confusing for [...]
LFW AW12 Luna Sky at A La Mode
London Fashion Week was simply amazing as ever and I wanted to treat everyone to a small preview galllery of some of my images. These are taken from my coverage of the Luna Sky runway show at A La Mode during the AW12 season of London Fashion Week in February. This one is a sneak [...]
New Photography Studio Facility in Surrey
New Photography Studio Facility, Surrey I’m very pleased to announce the availability of 1,500 sq. ft. of new studio space just a few miles outside Guildford in Surrey. Boasting a very large, white infinity cove that can be taken all the way from pure white to almost pitch black the studio is perfect for most [...]
LFW AW12 “A La Mode” Show Press Preview
Press Preview Images – LFW AW12 Collections, A La Mode Preview images from my coverage of the A La Mode shows hosted by LGN Events at the Royal Society of Arts are now available for press viewing. Please use the contact form on the right for all enquiries in the first instance. A La Mode [...]
Photography tips: theLightMatters
Some of my readers may already be aware of this, but my biggest photography tip on how to improve your photography is to remember theLightMatters.
Introduction to Studio Photography
I’ve been working towards this for a while now and I’m very pleased to announce that I’ll soon be providing a studio photography course programme through theLightMatters. They’ll be held at my Surrey studio and will be aimed at amateur and enthusiast photographers alike. The courses will start out very simple at first and I’ll [...]
Amy – Woodland Spirits
A little while ago I stumbled across the most amazing location for a photoshoot. A derelict and abandoned church, deep in a wood just outside Guildford. When I found it I knew this location was very special and I wanted to save it for the right type of shoot. Since I found it, I’ve done [...]
Casting Call – Looking for Designer, Model, MUA for Editorial Submission
Casting Call… I’m casting for a local (Guildford or surrounding area) fashion designer to work with for an editorial submission I’m planning. There’s no guarantee that the magazine will take the images but it is definitely worth a try.
Let me introduce you to @DustyTrixx, my #Burlesque alter ego
Dusty Trixx, my alter ego for arguably the biggest photography project I’ve run has come into being and is live and well. Follow him on twitter if you’d like to find out what’s going on as he’ll be tweeting over there from time to time. Not so much initially but certainly a lot more often [...]
Fashion Show, Runway & Catwalk Photography
When it comes to catwalk shows, it very quickly becomes apparent they are not cheap events, either to stage or to participate in. That’s why you need a good fashion show photographer. Someone who knows what they’re doing and has a track record of delivering. Shooting a fashion show is both as exhilarating as it [...]
Simply the Best Photographer in Guildford…?
OK, so I’m probably going to get some flack for that but I wanted to grab your attention to a little news snippet I have…
2011 – A Year in Pictures
2011 was an amazing year for me as a fashion photographer. Full of surprises and I loved every minute of it. I feel I grew not only as a photographer but also as a person and a businessman too. To celebrate the success of the last 52 weeks I’ve put together a little video showcasing [...]
Gavin wins entrepreneur award
I joined the Entrepreneur’s Circle in September to help me to develop and grow the business and was taken completely by surprise the other evening when my Business Growth Advisor awarded me Entrepreneur of the Month.