Quote of the Day
“It’s important to let your subjects be themselves.” Herb Ritts At first glance this quote might seem obvious, banal even. If you look through the… Read More »Quote of the Day
Portrait
Portraits on the Beach with a Large Format Camera
When Ella and I arranged this shoot, I had checked the weather and the forecast was for bright, overcast day. Perfect weather for photography. So… Read More »Portraits on the Beach with a Large Format Camera
A Beginner’s Guide to the Large Format Film Camera.
Getting Started Large format cameras are very simple yet very powerful imaging devices. If you are organised and methodical, they are straightforward to use, and… Read More »A Beginner’s Guide to the Large Format Film Camera.
Family Photography with a View Camera.
Family photography with a view camera is challenging. You don’t get many chances to get it right and you depend wholly on the complete co-operation… Read More »Family Photography with a View Camera.
Portrait -How I got the Shot – Analogue Studio Photography – Mell
Lighting Can Make or Break a Portrait This might look like a relatively straightforward shot, but it is trickier than most people think to… Read More »Portrait -How I got the Shot – Analogue Studio Photography – Mell
Jos and Sam’s London Engagement Shoot.
I met up with Jos and Sam on the South Bank. They got engaged there a few months earlier. Sam had expressed her nerves about… Read More »Jos and Sam’s London Engagement Shoot.
Beginners Guide for Shooting Portraits on 4×5 Film.
I love shooting portraits on sheet film. They have a lovely smooth tonality and uncanny depth to them. A classic style that makes anyone… Read More »Beginners Guide for Shooting Portraits on 4×5 Film.
Portrait Photography Tips – Stop down for the close up!
Portrait photography is probably the most practised photographic discipline. One of the most common portrait photograhy tips given to beginners in portrait photography is to… Read More »Portrait Photography Tips – Stop down for the close up!
Portrait in the Sussex Downs
I was asked by a new magazine to supply this image for an article they were doing on country fashion. It is a photo I… Read More »Portrait in the Sussex Downs
Personal Project – Large Format Portrait Photography
I have been working on a personal portrait project for the past six months, shooting people in the vintage scene. I find the vintage scene… Read More »Personal Project – Large Format Portrait Photography
