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Banks' Mill Open Studios

Banks’ Mill Studios in Derby are a business incubation centre run by the University of Derby – and I was a resident for four years there myself.  Each year they have an Open Studios where every studio is opened to the public all weekend.  This year I was asked to photograph the event for publicity.  Here are a few of the images form the opening.

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All New Galleon for Markeaton Park, Derby

If you have been enjoying the great summer weather and have been along to the Mundy Play Centre in Derby’s Markeaton Park you may have noticed the wonderful new Galleon play centre by the boating pond.  This installation was designed and installed by Proludic; and I was invited along to the official opening during the summer to take some pictures of the first users of this being used.  One of the…

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Photographic Restoration of an old drawing

A long time ago I was trained in digital photographic restoration and have dabbled about repairing old photos ever since.  One of my good clients, Derby Cathedral, had been having a clear out in the crypt and found a wonderful old ink drawing of the cathedral tower in an old frame.  Sadly the drawing was suffering from water damage and staining . The paper had also got very crinkled.  My task was…

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New Look Photography Blog

I have been a bit quiet on the blogging front recently but have just finished updating the look of the blog.  Let me know what you think!

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JET Productions Testimonial with Ewan Mathers

My good friends, Brett and Jason, at Jet Productions have uploaded a short testimonial video they have made with me on You Tube, take a look if you dare! Testimonial Video for Jet Productions    

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More Testing for the #Flourish Video Project

Last week I was back working with Jason from Jet Productions on test shooting for his #Flourish video project.  This time the venue was the old chocolate factory in Derby.  This is a huge place with lots of creative potential for all sort of projects.  Currently it is being managed by Derby QUAD as a space for creatives to use.  When we we there a production of Romeo and Juliet was also going…

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Indiegogo - Flourish Video Art Project

I would like to invite you to help to support “Flourish” a video art project which is being promoted on the crowd-funding website, Indiegogo.  The theme is supernova and you can read more here – FLOURISH The project is the idea of Jason Elberts of Jet Productions, Derby, and I have been asked to be the fine art photographer for the project – culminating in an exhibition at the Derby Royal…

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Sealines - Images from Iona - Exhibition at the Derby Cathedral Centre

I will be back at the Derby Cathedral Centre for February with a new exhibition of fine art images from the Island of Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland.  The pictures are something different for me from my usual commercial photography.  While walking on the beaches I noticed that the sea can create nearly straight lines in the sand, on rocks and with whatever it throws up.  I decided to…

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Photography Workshops - What do you want to learn?

Along with Holly Booth and Helen Rose we are planning a series of photography workshops and would like your help in deciding on the topics covered, price point and length of the courses.  So here is a link to a little survey we would like you to complete; just takes a few minutes!  We have already had a good response so come on and give us your opinions. More will be posted on our f3.3…

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Commercial Photography of Sculptures

Recently I have been working for DeMontfort Fine Art who are agents for many fine artists including Rolf Harris and Jack Vettriano.  I was photographing sculptures by Carl Payne and Doug Hyde for the website and brochure.  Huge thanks to Holly Booth for help and assistance during the shoot!  Thanks also to Banks’ Mill Studios resident, and DeMontfort Fine Art client, April Young, for the…

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snapseed - new photo app from Nik Software - Google

Given the recent fun with Instagram I have been trying out some new photo apps on the iPhone and came across snapseed from Nik Software (now owned by Google).  Nik have been around for ages in pro photography software so I was interested to see what they had to offer the app market. snapseed is a bit like Instagram but with even more ways to adjust and change your image , and all in full screen…

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Wedding Photography - a special endorsement

Many of you may be aware of the freelancers website People Per Hour.  It is a place where freelancers like myself can find work, share ideas, offer work and post our services.  I have found it to be a most useful way to find different and interesting work.  One way of improving my chances there is by way of endorsements from clients for work that I have done for them.  So I asked people to…

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Disabled Adaption by Littleover Building Services

Littleover Building Services based in Derby specialise in disabled adaptions for homes as well as roofing , extensions and all types of building work.  I was fascinated to see how they had converted and extended a house in Wollaton when I was asked to photograph their work.  The whole house has been completely redone to include adaptations including roof mounted hoists and a special bath.  All…

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Focus on Imaging 2013 at the NEC

It’s getting near to tie of year when the NEC opens it’s doors to the biggest photographic show in Europe – Focus on Imaging.  I just got my ticket in the post and can’t wait to get to the show and look over the latest cameras, lenses, papers, ink, printers, tripods, bags, lights and all sort of I-know-that-will-be-useful-one-day products to tempt me.  I only have to decide which day to go! 3 – 6…

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Derby Telegraph article about my "Sealines" exhibition

The Derby Telegraph interviewed me last week about my “Sealines” exhibition currently on at the Derby Cathedral Centre.  Today this was published in the paper and online!  You can see the online story at the This is Derbyshire website.

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Another photo in f2 Freelance Photographer Magazine!

Well another month and another mention and photograph in f2 Freelance Photographer magazine!  This time I was interviewed about the photography web hosting service Clikpic, who I have been using for number of years now.  Clikpic are currently using a screenshot of my site in their national advertising campaign in the photography press – so look out for it. Ewan Mathers photo in f2 Freelance…