I can finally show you this shot for Manchester United's Legends Leisure Cruise Museum & Tour, taken this time last year, when we had some snow at least! Working with TBWA Manchester this is the first of three which were displayed in United's Red Cafe.
I've been so busy this last 6 months I hadn't realised I had neglected to update my blog since July 2013. So I appologise for the sudden splurge of work!
July saw me back at the Nantwich Cheese Festival working for Cathedral City Cheese. I thought I would take the opportunity to use my sponsors pass to enter the trade day and get some personal work done, shooting portraits with the new portable flash kit I had picked up off eBay
Some tractors, after all it is an agricultural show and not all about CHEESE.
Last month saw me putting my DIY skills (including some rough plastering) to use as I built a set to photograph one of Esse's new electric cookers. The job was commissioned by The Chase, the brief they gave me allowed for some very moody lighting. After finding a suitable location that allowed us to place the wall in situ along with the stove, we were able to use props from the antique shop next door.
Last month saw me trying my hand as second DOP for a "how to" video for a well known beauty brand. The location was a fantastic, but very cold, bombed out church in Peckham, London. Had to get some stills with such a stunning location, model, hair and makeup!
I've recently been working with Manchester United and TBWA and had the very rare privilege to tread on hallowed ground whilst shooting portraits of David Gill, now former CEO of Manchester United.
Yesterday I met up with Jacks & Jools of Cupcakes and Co after they had made some 600 or more delicious cupcakes for this weekends food fair in Knutsford, Cheshire. Some simple lighting and a clean white background was all that was needed to show of these exquisite cupcakes.
The proof was in the pudding I guess. And yes I did eat them afterwords and they were delicious!
A few months back I had the privilege of been driven round Upton By Chester Golf Club, in a buggy, taking pics of this very scenic golf course and its members. My co driver was Saul Peak of Cat Amongst the Pigeons
Here are some of the results on their great new website:
A spiffing day was had shooting Crabbie's new range of non-alcoholic drinks, with Abi Whitfield from McCann Manchester mixing up some fantastic non-alcoholic cocktails. Thanks goes out to the Canvas Lounge in Knutsford, Cheshire and their very helpful bar staff. Canvas Lounge, Knutsford.
For more on Crabbie's Ginger Beer visit their Facebook Page:
CrabbiesUK
Serve over ice, with a slice!
Last month saw me working with another new client, Marber Promotions & Marketing Ltd, based in Hale, Cheshire. They manufacture and design the official Max Factor merchandise, the make-up of make-up artists. We photographed the new range for their new website, being designed by Simon Roberts. Global sales of the Max Factor merchandise will be through this website. Marber also manufacture and design a number of other Procter & Gamble brands.
Earlier this year I was asked to take some classic landmark shots of Manchester for TBWA\Manchester's Facebook Page.
More work with Rich Edwards for the opening page of Collect's website which lead to a Gold for Fresh Breakthrough at the Fresh Awards 2012!
This last year I have been working closely with Rich Edwards, art director and creative leader for Collect, an independent design studio. We've been working on these images for my own self promotion, which helped go towards Rich winning a Gold at the Fresh Awards 2012 for Fresh Breakthrough!
This beautiful wooden bowl was made by Mike Whitfield, photograph for his up and coming new website.
Mike Whitfield has 30 years experience in producing decorative & functional hand crafted wooden bowls using traditional techniques and the highest quality woods.
Mike turns bespoke wooden bowls in his studio set amongst the sweeping North Wales coastline. He carefully designs each piece to ensure it's uniqueness before exhibiting in many of the best Welsh galleries and sending his beautiful functional works of art to customers all over the world.
Visit:
Mike Whitfield Wood Turner
Some more paraphernalia lying round the studio, Jam Time!
I've neglected to keep my blog up to date, I guess that means I have been busy though!
So where to start, have been getting involved with Rohan travel and adventure clothing, shooting some of their new range for the catalogue, basic high key shots, although they are very particular with how these clothes are laid out. What may seem simple can take quite some time, getting all those creases in the right place!
Can too much cheese in one day be bad? Had much fun working with Liz McClarnon and Cathedral City Cheese at the International Cheese Awards in Nantwich yesterday.
Last month saw me trying my hand as second DOP for a "how to" video for a well known beauty brand. The location was a fantastic, but very cold, bombed out church in Peckham, London. Had to get some stills with such a stunning location, model, hair and makeup!
A spiffing day was had shooting Crabbie's new range of non-alcoholic drinks, with Abi Whitfield from McCann Manchester mixing up some fantastic non-alcoholic cocktails. Thanks goes out to the Canvas Lounge in Knutsford, Cheshire and their very helpful bar staff. Canvas Lounge, Knutsford.
This beautiful wooden bowl was made by Mike Whitfield, photograph for his up and coming new website.
