In this week’s issue I concentrate on colour. Most of us live in a world where we are surrounded by colour, so much so, that the majority take it for granted. However, for many photographers taking colour for granted can be one of the main reasons why their pictures end up looking dull and flat. In [...]
Have just been on the phone to Barclaycard to make a payment. Naturally, the call was routed through to India. In between giving payment details and having my personal details checked, the person I was talking to – having verified my email address – started to tell me how he wanted to be a photographer [...]
The new updated edition of my DSLR handbook is published today. You can either buy it from Amazon or any bookshop or go to my books. It is also being published as an ebook and I will post details of this later. If you would like to know more send me an email.
Have just shot this newly refurbished property in Manchester Street, London, W1 for the architects Garnett + Partners. The minute I walked into this room I thought that there was something familiar about it, because it reminded me of a David Hockney painting from the sixties. Sure enough when I got back I looked through [...]
In this weeks issue I concentrate on focusing, both manual and auto, using selective focusing points, predictive focus and more. Because virtually every lens is classed as ‘auto focus’ it is easy to overlook the many possibilities available for controlling exactly where you want the area of sharp focus to be. Even on many compact [...]
It’s windy, grey and not particularly warm in London this morning, so as I was sorting out some pictures this one made me wish I were back in Kenya at Manda Bay. I took this shot shortly after the sun had risen. You can tell by the length of the shadows. I was in [...]
The latest issue of Amateur Photographer is in the shops now. It comes with a pull out guide on making money from your photos. I cover four key areas: Shooting for Stock: Prints and Exhibitions: Posters, Calendars and Cards: Books and Magazines. It’s packed with information so if you want to supplement your income get [...]
Have just finished shooting the new Cadisch catalogue with Grade Design. I shot their previous catalogue a few years ago but this one now has the addition of LED lighting as well as some amazing metal finishes. As you would expect they required their superbly manufactured products shot to the same exacting standards. Peter Dawson [...]
In 2005 I was commissioned to shoot the cover of the new Pro Evolution Soccer game. It was a dream job as one of the stars was Thierry Henry, the most prolific Arsenal goal scorer of all time, and I am a lifelong Gooner. I remember the day well because we had won the FA [...]
I’ve just finished a shoot with Gemma who normally assists me. When we are not working together she is also a dancer and runs her own events company. She is full of ideas and has an extensive wardrobe, and many of the outfits she has designed herself. Besides Gemma I also shot three other dancers [...]