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Category: Shows and exhibitions

Episode #113 - Perou: For The Love Of Photography

Episode #113 – Perou: For The Love Of Photography

This week: I’m revisiting this year’s Focus On Imaging, catching up with internationally-acclaimed photographer, Perou. Many of you will have heard of Perou. You might even have seen him at Focus or read his online journal. Regardless, one thing is apparent about this man – whilst he does regularly photograph some of the biggest names […]

Focus Extra 2013 - #1, #2, #3

Focus Extra 2013 – #1, #2, #3

As ever, I recorded a series of conversations with various people from the photographic industry whilst at Focus On Imaging 2013. These recordings would stretch out for weeks if I included just 1 or 2 in each weekly podcast, so this year I’ve compiled them into a series of three 30-40 minute(ish) ‘Focus Extra’ shows […]

Episode #108 - Mary Walker, Mrs. Focus On Imaging

Episode #108 – Mary Walker, Mrs. Focus On Imaging

This week: I’m continuing my series of interviews recorded at this year’s Focus On Imaging show. Of course, the event has to start with someone – and that person is the show’s owner, Mary Walker. In this edition, I’m catching up with the lady herself, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at just what goes into […]

More Behind The Scenes At A Focus Shoot

More Behind The Scenes At A Focus Shoot

So then, the lovely people who bring you Focus On Imaging – Europe’s largest annual imaging show, held at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre – have been hard at it again, producing the latest press ad. To briefly repeat what I said in my write-up of this previous Focus shoot,  I have a long personal association with the […]

Episode #102 - The Outdoors Show 2013

Episode #102 – The Outdoors Show 2013

This week: I’m talking about my visit to The Outdoors Show 2013. This expo is one of several which I visit every year, giving me the chance to catch up with existing contacts within the outdoor industry, as well as build connections with new suppliers and individuals. Some quick links to things mentioned in this […]

Episode #101 - Talking Through A Focus Ad Shoot

Episode #101 – Talking Through A Focus Ad Shoot

This week: It’s the first show of 2013 and another sneaky peak behind the scenes at preparations for this year’s Focus on Imaging. One thing I did manage to take time out for, though, was a day spent gathering exclusive content behind the scenes at another of this year’s Focus On Imaging press advert photo […]

Behind The Scenes At A Focus On Imaging Ad Shoot

Behind The Scenes At A Focus On Imaging Ad Shoot

Many of you reading this are avid enthusiast photographers; some may even be aspiring professionals. For a great majority though, either because of my publicised activities or your own, you will be very familiar with Focus On Imaging – Europe’s largest annual imaging show, held at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. I have a long personal association […]

Episode #87 - Returning From Outdoor Trade Show 2012

Episode #87 – Returning From Outdoor Trade Show 2012

This week: I’m turning back the clock a couple of weeks, to the day I visited this year’s Outdoor Trade Show up in Warwickshire. OTS is always a great event, which gives me the chance to meet up with new and existing contacts from the outdoor industries and discuss new kit, future collaborations and more […]

Episode #85 - Inspiration From London Galleries

Episode #85 – Inspiration From London Galleries

This week: I’m sat in a local park, reflecting on a day of gallery visits in London. Last Wednesday, I headed up to London for a meeting with one of my contacts in the photography industry. Whilst in the city, I decided to take in a number of galleries and exhibitions, in order to get the […]

Focus Extra 2012 - #1, #2, #3

Focus Extra 2012 – #1, #2, #3

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 […]

Focus Extra 2012 - #4, #5, #6

Focus Extra 2012 – #4, #5, #6

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 […]

An Exhibition Worth A Look - Golden Greats

An Exhibition Worth A Look – Golden Greats

I was recently invited to the Private View of Golden Greats: Britain’s Oldest Olympic Gold Medallists – the exhibition of a collaborative project between Drew Gardner and Lucinda Marland. As you might expect from Drew, the show is a somewhat humble affair, which leaves the quality of the work to speak for itself. This is […]