This week: I’m in conversation once again with photographer/writer Hugh Graham, who was one of my lecturers when I studied photography at University. Perfect Resize 7 is the latest version of what a lot of you will know as Genuine Fractals - a great program, first and foremost, designed for upscaling photographs. Rather than this being one [...]
This week: I’m deep in woodland once again, this time photographing bluebell flowers. Around this time each year, many ancient woodlands throughout the country spring to life, with a carpet of bluebells appearing almost overnight. I make a point of visiting one such place every year, to see what different shots I can capture and [...]
This week: I’m returning to the scene of a location I scouted some time ago, to see whether or not it still presents the same opportunities as it once did. It’s often the case that when we spot great locations on our travels, there’s simply not the chance to make use of them at the time [...]
This week: I’m talking a little more about the wonders of phone camera technology. I think it’s great the way that people have adopted this latest way to capture and share pictures – both those who have an interest in photography and the general public at large. Of course, this is just the latest step along [...]
This week: I’m in conversation once again with photographer/writer Hugh Graham, who was one of my lecturers when I studied photography at University. In this age of precision technology and digital manipulation, there seems to be the assumption that any visual trickery present within a photograph must have been achieved after the fact. As we all [...]
This week: I’m talking about how pictures can and should be used for promotion by businesses. A lot of people have a very narrow perception of photography when it comes to the ways in which pictures can be used to promote what they do. Expectation is often based on bad experiences or misguided assumptions; plain [...]
This week: I’m taking you out and about as I scout a new location. I’m also sharing a conversation I recorded with a couple of people from the site in question, to give you an idea of the considerations I face when picking new venues for my shoots. Some quick links to things mentioned in [...]
In all, I recorded 18 conversations with various people from the photographic industry whilst at Focus On Imaging 2012. These recordings would stretch out for weeks if I included just 1 or 2 in each weekly podcast, so I’ve compiled them into a series of six 40-minute(ish) ‘Focus Extra’ shows for you. In no particular [...]
In all, I recorded 18 conversations with various people from the photographic industry whilst at Focus On Imaging 2012. These recordings would stretch out for weeks if I included just 1 or 2 in each weekly podcast, so I’ve compiled them into a series of six 40-minute(ish) ‘Focus Extra’ shows for you. In no particular [...]
This week: I’m in Farnham, Surrey, where I studied for my degree in Photography many years ago. Taking a social trip this past weekend allowed me the chance to bring you up to date with a number of developments behind the scenes, as well as let you know about the forthcoming Focus On Imaging event, a [...]
This week: I’m in conversation with Marco Pezzana, discussing just how photographers and film-makers go about selecting kit for their own specific requirements. Whilst at Manfrotto’s Interactive Photo Lab event in Covent Garden last November, I thought it would be interesting to talk to Marco (Vitec Group’s Divisional Chief Executive) as he would be able to offer a [...]
This week: I’m outdoors once again, making the most of the photographic opportunities available in one of my local woodlands. It’s not often that we get snow in this part of the world, so when the UK had a small covering at the end of last week, I just had to take advantage. Whilst there, I [...]
