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The best Commercial Photography Services in London - Pinetree Studios

Commercial photography services London offer tailored solutions that cater to various industries. From fashion and food to real estate and corporate branding, these professionals possess the skills and creativity needed to create stunning visuals that resonate with your target audience. The right photographs can not only attract attention but also build trust and credibility for your brand.

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London’s Best Offers: Free £16 Cocktail with Summer Set Menu!

Indulge in a luxurious London dining experience at Heddon Street Kitchen! Their summer set menu comes with a complimentary £16 cocktail, perfect for a memorable evening. Explore European-inspired dishes, stylish ambiance, and impeccable service. Limited-time offer, book your table today! Get a £16 cocktail for free when you purchase the summer set menu at Heddon Street Kitchen. If Gordon Ramsay’s Heddon Street Kitchen isn’t already on your places-to-eat list, it definitely will be now! Head to the capital for an intimate dining experience to be remembered. With a stylish mix of vintage and modern design, Heddon Street Kitchen offers a rich menu of European-inspired dishes. Enjoy everything from classic fish & chips and harissa marinated lamb ribs to Gordon’s signature beef wellington, vanilla pannacotta, and the iconic sticky toffee pudding. Pair all that with a free luxurious cocktail worth £16, and you're in for the perfect dining experience. Highlights - Enjoy two or three courses from a selection of Gordon’s signature dishes - Sit back, relax & enjoy a complimentary cocktail, crafted by expert mixologists - Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Regent Street Need to know - This voucher is valid for two or three courses and a signature cocktail at Heddon Street Kitchen. - Only valid for your selected option. - Availability: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am - 6 pm. - Excludes Bank Holidays. - To redeem, please send your booking confirmation to heddonstreetkitchen@gordonramsay.com with your preferred date and time. Your voucher, security code and QR code must be clear. - This offer is restricted to those aged 18 and over. - Please present your voucher upon arrival. - Voucher valid until November 14, 2024. - Menu subject to change. Linux Hosting: Your Website’s Powerful Engine Imagine your website as a car. The operating system (OS) is like the engine – it controls everything that makes the car run. 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Highlights - Explore culinary destinations through various tasting opportunities - Attend specialist culinary masterclasses to learn about new dishes - Enjoy cooking demonstrations and fascinating conversations - Participate in expert-led photography workshops for food shots - Create your own cheeseboard and savor chocolate from around the world When and where? - Date: July 21, 2024 - Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm - Location: Business Design Centre, London Need to know - Valid for two tickets to the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival on July 21, 2024 - To redeem, visit the link in your purchase confirmation, add two tickets to your basket, and use the promo code at checkout - Photography Workshops, Tasting Sessions, and Wine & Spirits Theatre add-ons are £5 per person plus an 8% booking fee - Final booking confirmation with tickets will be sent by Fever Up - Promo codes must be used on Fever Up by July 19th, 23:59 - Ticket includes admission to the main exhibition floor - Duration: 6 hours and 30 minutes - All ages welcome; visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; children under two go free - The venue is wheelchair accessible - Address: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, N1 0QH Save Big on Flights and Hotels with Lastminute.com - Save up to £300: Take advantage of Lastminute.com’s January sale and enjoy incredible savings on flights and hotel bookings. - Wide Range of Destinations: Whether you’re dreaming of a beach escape or a city adventure, Lastminute.com offers a variety of destinations to choose from. - Flight and Hotel Bundles: Bundle your flight and hotel together to unlock even bigger discounts and get the best value for your money. - Flexible Payment Options: Book now and pay later with Lastminute.com’s flexible payment plans, making it easier to plan and budget for your trip. - Limited Time Offer: Hurry, this sale won’t last forever! Don’t miss out on the chance to save big on your next vacation. Visit Lastminute.com today and start planning your perfect getaway at unbeatable prices! For £29, instead of £70, enjoy three dishes and a glass of wine at 28°–50° by night. Discover your new late-night dining spot at 28°-50° by Night, located in central London. Enjoy a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere with vibrant live music. The menu offers delicious modern European dishes such as Burrata or Beef Tartare for starters, Pan Fried Seabass or the 28-50 Cheeseburger for mains, and Lemon Posset or Tiramisu for dessert. Accompanied by a glass of red or white wine, this dining experience is a perfect blend of great food and entertainment. Highlights - Live music from top London Jazz musicians - A three-course dinner inspired by modern European cuisine - Enjoy over 50% off Need to know - This voucher is valid for a three-course meal and a glass of wine at 28°-50° by Night. - Wine is restricted to those aged 18 and over; a soft drink can be substituted. - Availability: Tuesday to Friday from 8 pm - midnight (Saturday not available). - To redeem, email your booking confirmation to bynight@2850.co.uk or call 02074991076 with your preferred date and time, voucher, security code, and QR code. - Please present your voucher on arrival. - Voucher valid until September 30, 2024. - Menu subject to change. - For cancellations, provide a minimum of 24 hours' notice. - Location: 76 Jason Court, Wigmore Street W1U 2SJ. - This voucher cannot be cancelled, amended, exchanged, refunded, or used in conjunction with any other offer. For full terms and conditions, please see here. For more exclusive offers on lifestyle visit WhatsOn Get a £16 cocktail for free when you purchase the summer set menu at Heddon Street Kitchen. Linux Hosting: Your Website’s Powerful EngineBenefits of Linux Hosting: cPanel with Linux Hosting: For just £25, receive two passes to the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival. Save Big on Flights and Hotels with Lastminute.com For £29, instead of £70, enjoy three dishes and a glass of wine at 28°–50° by night. Read the full article

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“...stand for something different and build loyalty instead.” 

FredFilms Postcard Series 10.4 

“Copy and you’ll always  play second fiddle;   stand for something different and   build loyalty instead.” Neil Pedliham for FredFilms Quotations

Neil Pedliham* wasn’t a name I was familiar with (and there’s nothing about him that I can find on the internet, so I clipped his bio from the book I mention below) but boy did his sentiment ring true to the FredFilms “original, always” promise. 

Not for nothing, I read some of Neil’s thoughts in a fabulous book called “I love it. What is it?: The power of instinct in design and branding” from the UK creative studio Turner Duckworth. 

*Neil Pedliham. After graduating in graphic design from Salisbury College of Art in the UK, Neil began an expansive career working for a variety of consultancies in London. Gaining experience in many key disciplines with a a wide range of clients, he built a solid portfolio of work in corporate literature, identity, packaging, retail, leisure photography and art direction. He began his long association with the health and beauty retailer Superdrug as a packaging designer in the early 1990s. Early into his tenure, he became instrumental in a key brand redirection, incorporating  the restructure of its own label, and was subsequently appointed Design Services Manager, heading up the in-house design and artwork team while also managing the external roster of design consultancies. Having been a joint recipient of several gongs for Superdrug packaging, Neil was twice a judge for the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards.   

After a brief career wind-down as a food photographer, neil is now retired and lives in Wales with his wife, two dogs, one cat and several thousand bees. He spends his spare time playing guitar, woodworking, tending his bonsai and nature watching in the hills around their cottage.  

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FredFilms Quotations “Copy and you’ll always play second fiddle; stand for something different and build loyalty instead.”

Neil Pedliham, graphic designer & photographer

Series 10.4 [mailed out June 3, 2024]

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𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒𝙉 𝙇𝙊𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎:  𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩

Carkitt Market is an outdoor shopping area located on a side street from Diagon Alley in the wizarding quarter of London, England. It was centred around a Victorian wrought iron arcade and the shop facades, along with the wrought iron, are Victorian facades painted over in a bright technicolour palette. A small Gothic building (Eternelle's Elixir of Refreshment) sits in the centre of the market. Below the cut you will find a list of the known buildings and shops in Carkitt Market and a short description of each.

Bowman E. Wright Blacksmith is a metalsmith shop that makes objects from wrought iron or steel. It is located near the intersection of Diagon Alley and Carkitt Market, by the Mermaid Fountain and The Hopping Pot.

Cogg and Bell Clockmakers is a wizarding clockmaker's that makes and repaired clocks. It is located on the corner of Carkitt Market and Horizont Alley, between the Museum of Muggle Curiosities and Weeoanwhisker's Barber Shop.

Concordia and Plunkett Musical Instruments is a music shop in Carkitt Market, in the wizarding quarter of London. It specialises in bagpipes, harps, lutes and cellos.

Dr Filibuster's Fireworks is a pyrotechnics shop famous for its Fabulous Wet-Start, No-Heat Fireworks. It is located in Carkitt Market next to the Museum of Muggle Curiosities.

Eternelle's Elixir of Refreshment is a food cart located in Carkitt Market that sells a wide variety of drinks and refreshments.

Globus Mundi Travel Agents was a wizarding travel agency in Diagon Alley, established in 1876. It was originally located upstairs from Shutterbutton's Photography Studio, but later opened a storefront on Carkitt Market.

Gringotts Money Exchange is a wizarding bureau de change located in Carkitt Market. Run by Gringotts Wizarding Bank, this bureau offers Muggles the opportunity to exchange their money for wizarding currency.

The Hopping Pot is a wizarding pub in Carkitt Market, located by Bowman E. Wright Blacksmith.

House-Elf Placement Agency is a business located in Carkitt Market that specialises in services of House-Elf allocation.

Jellied Eel Shop is a pie and mash shop, located in Carkitt Market, in the wizarding quarter of London. It sells stewed and jellied eels as well as eels & mash, and haddock. Beverages included tea, pumpkin juice and coffee.

The Mermaid Fountain is a fountain in the shape of a mermaid, located in the square at the intersection of Diagon Alley and Carkitt Market.

The Museum of Muggle Curiosities is a museum in Carkitt Market, in the wizarding quarter of London. Items on display included several Muggle electronics, such as microwaves, old televisions, radios, electric fans, and desk lamps. It is located between Dr Filibuster's Fireworks and Cogg and Bell Clockmakers.

The Owl Post Officeis the equivalent to a Muggle post office, but with owls delivering the letters of those who do not have owls of their own.

Stowe & Packers Magical Bags is a wizarding luggage shop in Carkitt Market, that sells magical bags. It is located up a flight of steps from the Market itself, by a junk shop.

Wands by Gregorovitch is a shop located on Carkitt Market. A wand shop, Wands by Gregorovitch is presumably the British branch of Mykew Gregorovitch's original shop, Gregorovitch Zauberstäbe.

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- A Heartfelt Hindu Celebration: Wedding Photography & Videography Service: Capturing Love at Hilton London Watford Hotel

We have served a nice Indian couple's wedding day in Hilton London Watford Hotel, Northwest London. Their love story unfolded in the elegant ambiance of the hotel, and our wedding photography and videography services were there to capture every moment.

This couple has actually contacted us just a couple weeks before their wedding day because they are both professional doctors and they told us they could not find enough time to plan their wedding arrangement. They got our contact from another doctor friend we served a few weeks before this couple's wedding, who used to work in the same hospital as the groom.

The Wedding Arrangement

The Hilton London Watford Hotel served as the perfect setting for their celebration. The couple orchestrated the entire event within the venue, creating a convenient and joyous atmosphere for all. As is customary in Indian weddings, the ceremony took center stage. It was an enjoyable celebration, the food and dance were superb!

The Unusual Requests

The DJ offered to display the wedding photos at the party. So during the party, we took about an hour off to process the ceremony photos for the DJ. It enhanced the guests' experience as people genuinely enjoyed reviewing the day! In the instant edits, we included the preparation shots before the ceremony, showing the bride getting her makeup done and the groom having the turban fitted.

The first look of the couple got a lot of cheers. The bride walked on the idle accompanied by her father and her son. Her radiant look was done by the same makeup artist who served another doctor's wedding. She is very nice and professional. Unlike other Asian makeup artists, she sells natural bridal looks, so the brides look like themselves.

We enjoyed their wedding very much and took lots of photos during the party session. We hope this memory will last forever for their family.

We wish them an everlasting wonderful married life!

Feel free to take a look at more photos and videos on our website, Facebook & Vimeo pages!

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The Indoor Vs. Outdoor Wedding Reception Debate: Pros and Cons

Dreamy wedding receptions or dreamy soirées are filled with joyous laughter, dance, and delectable delights, where love and food weave enchanting tales.

Planning a wedding reception is like orchestrating a symphony of love, and one of the key decisions that can make or break the harmony is choosing between an indoor or outdoor wedding reception.

In this exploration of the eternal debate, we’ll dive into the pros and cons, shedding light on the intricacies that define the perfect celebration and how Asian wedding services in London make an impact on your special day.

So, come with us on this beautiful yet decisive journey, hand in hand with the whispers of the wind or the shelter of a magnificent hall.

Love’s Dilemma: Epic Debate Between Indoor Elegance and Outdoor Romance in Wedding Reception Sagas

In the lively saga of weddings, opinions swirl around like confetti. For indoor receptions, believers cherish the controlled charm, shielded from unpredictable elements. Walls become a canvas for elegant decor, creating a cocoon of intimacy.

Outdoors, enthusiasts revel in nature’s theatre, enchanted by picturesque backdrops. They view open skies as the ultimate venue, where love intertwines with the elements. Regardless of preference, each holds a fervent belief – be it the sheltered elegance of indoors or the untamed beauty of the great outdoors, both are stages for unforgettable love stories.

Enough anticipation, let’s not keep you waiting any longer. Let’s dive in and discover which option takes the crown.

The Great Indoors: Unveiling the Elegance

Step into the embrace of great indoor receptions, where elegance unveils its enchanting dance. Walls become whispers of refined tales, a canvas awaiting your love story. Shielded from nature’s caprice, it’s a sanctuary of controlled charm, an intimate cocoon where weddings blossom into timeless tales of grace and sophistication.

Here are some pros and cons of indoor wedding receptions for you-

Pros:

Weather Immunity: The unpredictability of weather can cast a shadow on outdoor weddings. Indoors, you are shielded from the whims of Mother Nature, ensuring a flawless celebration, irrespective of the season.

Décor Delight: Indoor venues provide a blank canvas for your creativity to run wild. Transform the space into a fairytale wonderland or a chic urban oasis, all under a controlled environment.

Audiovisual Extravaganza: With the confines of walls, sound and visuals reach their zenith. Your choice of entertainment, speeches, and even the emotional exchange of vows can be amplified to create an immersive experience.

Cons:

Space Constraints: The grandeur of indoor venues sometimes comes at the cost of limited space. Guest lists might need to be trimmed down, restricting the number of loved ones who can witness your special day.

Higher Cost: The exclusivity and amenities of an indoor venue often translate to a higher price tag. Every extra square foot adds to the bill, and that luxurious ballroom might dent your budget.

Under the Open Sky: Embracing the Outdoors

Where vows meet the breeze and laughter dances with the leaves, outdoor weddings unfold tales under the open sky. Nature becomes the canvas, and love, the masterpiece. Embracing the outdoors is not just a choice, it’s a poetic celebration where every moment is kissed by the sun and whispered to by the wind.

Let’s find out some of the pros and cons of outdoor wedding receptions-

Pros:

Natural Splendour: The allure of an outdoor wedding reception lies in the breathtaking backdrop of nature. Be it a garden, beach, or vineyard, the beauty of the surroundings becomes an integral part of your celebration.

Ample Space for Creativity: With the sky as your ceiling, there’s no limit to what you can create. From whimsical arches to fairy lights dancing in the breeze, outdoor weddings offer a canvas that is as vast as the horizon.

Photography Paradise: Outdoor weddings are a photographer’s dream. Natural light, picturesque landscapes, and the genuine smiles of guests create a visual narrative that is hard to replicate indoors.

Cons:

Weather Woes: The very factor that adds charm to outdoor weddings can also be their Achilles’ heel. A sudden rain shower or gusty winds can turn your dream day into a logistical nightmare.

Technical Tussles: Outdoor venues might lack the infrastructure of indoor spaces. This could lead to challenges in setting up sound systems, proper lighting, or even arranging comfortable seating for guests.

Choosing the Right Venue for You: The London Connection

In the heart of the bustling city, where cultural richness meets modern elegance, London stands as a beacon for couples seeking the perfect setting for their wedding. Asian wedding services in London cater to a diverse range of preferences, offering bespoke experiences that seamlessly blend tradition with contemporary flair.

When it comes to the culinary aspect, Indian wedding caterers in London and Gujarati wedding caterers in London bring a feast of flavours to your table, ensuring your guests embark on a gastronomic journey that mirrors the diversity of your love.

Crafting Your Everlasting Memory

As the indoor vs. outdoor wedding reception debate unfolds, it’s essential to reflect on your vision for the day. Do you envision an intimate affair cocooned in the opulence of four walls, or does the idea of saying “I do” beneath the open sky ignite a spark within? Ultimately, the decision rests on what resonates with you as a couple.

In the heart of London, where the charm of tradition meets the allure of modernity, the choice becomes even more enchanting. With Asian wedding services, Indian wedding caterers, and Gujarati wedding caterers in London, your dream celebration is just a heartbeat away, ready to be woven into the rich tapestry of the city’s cultural mosaic.

Take the Leap: Your Love, Your Choice

In the orchestration of love, every choice is a unique note, creating a melody that resonates with your soul. Whether you prefer the elegance of an indoor haven or the natural allure of an outdoor sanctuary, let your decision echo through the years. Your wedding reception day is a canvas, and Bharat Gangaram, your trusted Indian wedding caterer in London, is here to infuse it with the vibrant hues of your love story. Choose, celebrate, and let the enchantment unfold.

Embark on Your London Love Tale

Explore the enchanting realm of Bharat Gangaram, offering exquisite Asian wedding services, impeccable Indian catering, and Gujarati culinary delights in London. Your dream celebration beckons – contact us today to commence planning the wedding of a lifetime.

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Short Takes at LYIFF: The North has a new film festival, and it's awesome

This weekend indie cinema got its rightful moment in the spotlight, as the Lytham International Film Festival took over the iconic Lowther Pavilion. With features, shorts, and curated strands from festival partners - including our old mates at Beyond the Bar programming the 'After Dark' strand - this is a festival rooted in its Northern roots, with a view to going global. So what better way to showcase the best bits than with a return to the Short world of things?

Across the weekend members of the TheJackSmit.com family seen a lot of shorts, and as ever, we're gonna showcase the best ones here on the blog - because you never know how a career might take off from out of nowhere. It was difficult to narrow it down to just a few, but these were the ones which stood out.

JACK'S TOP 3 SHORTS FROM LYIFF

DARWIN'S FOX

SYNOPSIS: Driven by the urge to prove the existence of an extinct creature, a father and his son head off into the wilderness. But soon the search becomes much more personal, when the son suddenly vanishes without a trace.

The Germans like doing the basics right - and this short from Ben Scharf does just that. In half an hour it has the makings of a feature, with some well thought out cinematography and writing. Importantly this short features young talent Cooper Dillon- who will be next seen in Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

MIDNIGHT RIDE

SYNOPSIS: A drug-dealing, Italian delivery rider resorts to robbing a South London burrito joint after his bike and drugs are stolen, little knowing he might be the one taken for a ride all along.

This was a neat short from Alessandro Farratini Pojani (who has shadowed names like Pete Czernin and Graham Broadbent behind the scenes), that has a distinctly British vibe but subverts the idea of a drug dealer trying to get his life back on track... by adding everyone's favourite food delivery service into the mix as he has the unluckiest night of his life. It gets the look and feel pretty much spot on.

A LITTLE GLASS OF RUM

SYNOPSIS: After grieving over the murder of his wife and son, prison guard Stan Ailor dines with the killer, Kenneth for his last meal. The two converse about the murders which leads Stan to getting the revenge he's been longing for.

LYIFF has its roots in the education sector - so to see Point Park University graduates make a short like this, on a similar kind of budget to UK students is nothing short of extraordinary. Going back in time to the 70s, what Carah Chafin did with writer/director of photography Lauren Keller's script, added in with the authenticity of the locations and those performances.... this is a cracker.

MENDO'S CAROUSEL

SYNOPSIS: After the death of her father, a troubled woman robs a dry-cleaning shop to make ends meet, but when the owner finds out, a secret from their past forces her to choose between doing what is right or following in the footsteps of her father.

Reading the EPK for this short, this is quite a personal film about honesty for its writer/director David Michael Maurer - and in 12 minutes it tells an incredibly powerful story. It was a worthy way to close the first session of shorts on day 1, and it is definitely making waves on the festival circuit.

As well as the main festival selection, partners Director's Notes brought some of their featured shorts to LYIFF, and as much as we want to talk about things like crazy American dark comedy The Flute, BAFTA nominated short Stuffed and student effort Heart Failure... they are a bit too 18 certificate to be showcased here on the blog. But ultimately the filmmakers enjoyed a Northern welcome, the audiences lapped up each and every film, and the Q&As hosted throughout the weekend (hosted by LYIFF's festival director Ed Greenberg) got a lot of discussion going.

Filmmakers, listen up - you can be part of it next year

The 2024 Lytham International Film Festival is on August 23rd-25th - and applications for next year have just opened on FilmFreeway.

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Week 2 Self Directed Learning:

Expand Your View: Ten Examples By Creatives From Aotearoa

McCarthy Studio

We are a full-service design studio who specialise in brand identity, campaign and digital. We create meaningful work that comes from an understanding of our clients and their audience.

Aaron McClean

Aaron McLean: storyteller. Stills, video, words.

Food has always been my passion. I spent many years working in restaurants, I love to cook for friends, and I love to grow the food that I cook for them. As such, I have been fortunate to spend the last twenty years combining my love of food with my love of storytelling. I have worked with many local and international publishers, illustrating a multitude of books and magazines, and have shot consistently for design and advertising. There is nothing I relish more than to pack my camera bag, as eager to travel to the studio to shoot a still life as I am to be on location: capturing the people, places and processes that surround food; in a winery during vintage, in a restaurant, on a fishing boat, in a cheese factory or on a farm.

Tyrone Ohia

Tyrone Ohia (Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāi te Rangi) is the Creative Director and Founder of Extended Whānau in Auckland.

Seachange

Seachange is led by Amanda Gaskin and Tim Donaldson, serving as co-founders and creative directors.

Amanda and Tim spent over a decade honing their craft at renowned creative agencies in London before returning to New Zealand to establish Seachange — bringing with them an extensive wealth of experience. This international exposure has endowed them with a distinctive global perspective, setting them apart from their peers.

They regularly appear on global judging panels, most recently for D&AD, New York Young Guns, and locally for the New Zealand Best Design Awards, and their work has garnered recognition in leading publications within the design field.

Chris Flack

Chris was born and raised in Dunedin. During my first year at Otago University I saw a flyer for a graphic design course at the Design & Arts College in Christchurch

Osborne Shiwan

Founded in 2006, Osborne Shiwan is an Auckland-based brand agency specialising in strategic thinking and art direction. Creative Directors Lloyd Osborne and Shabnam Shiwan have worked with some of New Zealand’s most influential brands and their work has been recognised internationally within the areas of commerce, arts and culture.

Born in London, England, Lloyd Osborne spent his early years living in the village of Battlesbridge, within the civil parish of Rettendon. His family, always dreaming of new adventures, resided in a tiny cottage beside the River Crouch. Emigrating to New Zealand in the 1970s, his family eventually settled in the Auckland suburb of Titirangi, a native bush-clad area known for its beauty and bohemianism, with many talented musicians, artists and writers still living there today.

Meighan Ellis

Meighan Ellis is a multidisciplinary artist; with a background + professional training in photography, moving image, research + more recently a re-acquaintance with clay.

Residing for a number of years in London, Sydney + Tokyo she contributed as a writer, stylist, art director + photographer to various international print, academic + on-line publications. After a 20+ year hiatus into the analogue + digital realm of the still + moving image–she has returned to the ceramics studio, rekindling her early predilection for the three dimensional.

She holds an MFA (1st class honours with distinction) + is a specialist in the subject + history of 19th-century photography, contemporary digital imaging, moving image + networked technologies. Meighan has been a lecturer in this area for nearly two decades at tertiary level, alongside her fine-art + commercial photographic practice.

Her work has been exhibited in New Zealand, America, Europe, Australia + Japan. Her photographic + ceramic works are held in private collections in New Zealand + overseas. Meighan is currently represented by Sanderson Contemporary.

Catherine Griffiths

Catherine Griffiths, Pākehā, is an Aotearoa New Zealand artist, typographer, designer, educator, curator, writer, publisher, activist and feminist.

Catherine studied Visual Communication Design at Wellington Polytechnic during the mid-80s, set up a studio space with two other graduates, then worked several years in London. She returned to Wellington as a senior designer, and later set up her own studio practice in 1995 which she runs independently, and has returned to after a two-year stint in a full-time teaching position in Wellington.

George Haijan

George Hajian is an artist and a graphic designer. His practice is situated between Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Cultural Studies. He has been a design practitioner for more than 20 years and created work for many corporate, government, and non-government organisations in New Zealand and abroad. George's main area of research focuses on the concept of masculine embodiment and its relationship with globalisation, technology, and popular culture. Using complex analogue methods, he brings together screen-printing, mark-making, and collage, to create a diverse body of works.

https://academics.aut.ac.nz/george.hajian

Alistar McCready

Alistair McCready is a New Zealand born designer, writer and typographer — motivated by an ardent belief in empowering stories of the past through design. Starting his professional life as a printer, Alistair moved to study design where he began to draw typefaces. Upon moving to London, Alistair worked alongside the team at Colophon Foundry before eventually forming his own typographic practice under the moniker; Monolith. His output now consists of work for both local and international clients, along with personal research projects.

Pohewa Pāhewa: A Māori Design Kaupapa

Pohewa Pahewa provides a selection of kaupapa that express Maori design as a balance of bold innovation and critical wisdom passed down through our tupuna. From t-shirts to harakeke to paving stones, the exhibition celebrates how designers can use simple materials to create something groundbreaking that puts tangata Maori in a better position than before.

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Capturing Style and Elegance: Expert Fashion Photography Services

Pinetree Studios provides a bouquet of photography services for the best display of your product. Concept, shoot, retouching, file preparation for penultimate ready-to-printä and everything in between can all be found under our services. Our team consists of creative professionals with the technical know-how and experience that can handle even the most complex photography briefs. We can do everything-from clean, professional shots for your online store to images that really stand out in your catalogs.

We know that custom is the unique nature of every brand; that is why we will customize our approach to ensure that it fits the client's requirements. Our production systems are scalable to suit your goals, whether it's introducing a new product into the market or creating content for an entire product line. We believe in strategic thinking and flexibility that allow us to adapt and then deliver precisely what you want. Accountability is the heart of our service. We ensure that every image we produce lines your vision and supports your brand's message.

One of the services we offer is fashion photography. Whether you are a fashion brand looking for high-quality images of your clothes or accessories or want photos for a campaign, our fashion photographer skills are within your reach. We capture them in their most intricate forms, showing how your product can be displayed finest irrespective of design.

Also, Pinetree Studios is your ideal choice if you seek a photographer for product shoots. Our product shoot team has adequate experience in not only creating stunning product images but also in translating your brand's essence. After several years in the business, we have come to know the very best ways to light, style, and shoot products so that they would appeal to your target audience. We know what works best for e-commerce platforms and can deliver images that convert views into sales.

At Pinetree Studios, we aim to simplify things for you to the fullest. We know the importance of good photography in making a product shine. Whether a start-up or a well-established brand, we take great care to ensure that these photos we provide complement the products and give them a distinguished standing in a much-crowded marketplace.

In summary, Pinetree Studios is your go-to company for product photography. Backed by our creativity and quality, we will capture the best looks of your products across any medium. If you wish to get a fashion photographer or product shooting photographer, we have you covered. Contact us now, and we'll deliver your brand with photo magic.

Source url: https://fashionphotographeruk.blogspot.com/2024/12/pinetree-studios-your-london-based.html

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Discover boundless savings and unforgettable offers spanning dining delights to wellness treats. Dive into a week of exhilarating adventures, tap now for irresistible offers, and craft enduring memories. Seize the finest deals in town with WhatsOn – your journey of enjoyment starts today! At Yaatra, three Indian dishes and a signature Bellini cost £25. Step into the world of old India with Yaatra, a fine dining concept located in the historic Edwardian Grade II Listed Old Westminster Fire Station. Led by Executive Chef Amit Bagyal, formerly of Michelin-starred Benares and Kanishka, Yaatra offers a culinary journey through diverse Indian flavors and traditions. Explore a set menu featuring three delectable courses, complemented by a signature bellini for the ultimate dining experience. Highlights: - Indulge in fine dining with food by Executive Chef Amit Bagyal of Michelin-starred Benares - Set in an Edwardian Grade II listed fire station - Enjoy a three-course meal with a signature bellini for just £25 Menu Highlights: - Starters include Calamari Pepper Fry, Smoked Blue Cheese Malai Chicken, and Masala Chana Papdi Chaat - Mains feature dishes like Kerala Tawa Fry Seabass, Herb Butter Poached Chicken Breast, and Tandoori Apricot Paneer - Desserts offer delights such as Carrot Halwa Cheesecake and Chocolate Orange Chilli Mousse Need to Know: - Available Monday to Saturday: 12 pm - 2:30 pm and 5 pm - 10 pm - Redeem by emailing info@yaatrarestaurant.com  or calling 02045491906 - Voucher valid until May 31, 2024 - Changes/cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance - Location: 4 Greycoat Place, London SW1P 1SB Tickets for 'Double Feature' at Hampstead Theatre are available for £10, down from £55. "Double Feature," penned by acclaimed playwright John Logan, known for works like "The Aviator" and "Skyfall," delves into the allure and challenges of Hollywood's silver screen. The play explores the clash between glamour and reality, featuring Alfred Hitchcock and Tippi Hedren's iconic struggle, alongside the battle of wits between young director Michael Reeves and a veteran star. It questions where true power lies in Hollywood: with the actors or the directors? Highlights: - Written by Tony Award-winning playwright John Logan - Limited run in February - Over 80% discount Need to Know: - Valid for 'Double Feature' at Hampstead Theatre - Present booking confirmation upon arrival - No re-entry if you leave during the performance - Seats allocated by the box office - Location: Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU Take advantage of Housekeep's up to 54% discount house cleaning. Housekeep offers professional cleaning services to help you reclaim your time and ensure your home is sparkling clean. With background-checked cleaners, you can customize your cleaning preferences and enjoy over 40% off regular prices. Highlights: - Choose from one, two, or three two-hour house cleaning options - Servicing various postcodes in London and beyond - Get your home spruced up for spring from £19.95 Need to Know: - Redeem voucher on the Housekeep website - Available Monday to Sunday, 7 am - 7 pm, subject to local availability - New customers only - Voucher valid until April 30, 2024 - Can be used for weekly or fortnightly cleans only - Cancellations/rescheduling allowed until 6 pm the day before - Valid for residential cleans only; excludes deep cleans, end-of-tenancy, or commercial cleans - Customers must provide basic cleaning equipment - Payment card required for booking - Voucher cannot be combined with other offers Tickets to the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition in 2024 are only £12! Embark on a captivating journey around the world through art at the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition 2024. Witness extraordinary images, from stunning landscapes to captivating street photography, all showcased in the iconic Somerset House. This year, delve into the works of Sebastião Salgado, the 17th recipient of the Sony World Photography Awards, featuring his notable series like Genesis and Amazônia. Highlights: - Experience the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition - View career-defining photographs by acclaimed photographer Sebastião Salgado - Exclusive tickets available for just £12, through Time Out When and Where: - April 19 to May 6, 2024 - Timing: 11 am - 8 pm (Bank Holidays 11 am - 6 pm) - Location: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA Need to Know: - Redeem ticket by presenting QR code at each wing upon arrival - One ticket per person - Tickets cannot be cancelled, amended, exchanged, or refunded - For event details, visit the provided link Read the full article

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Holidays 4.30

Holidays

Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Canada)

Armed Forces Day (Georgia)

Bugs Bunny Day

Camarón Day (French Foreign Legion)

Captain American Humping Day (Aenderia)

Carnival Day (Sint Maarten)

Casey Jones Day

Consumer Protection Day (Thailand)

Constitution Day (Marshall Islands)

Dare to Live Day

Day of the Pianist (Brazil)

El Dia del Nino (Children's Day; Mexico)

El Día de los Libros (Day of the Book)

Feast of Valborg (Sweden)

Flag Day (Sweden)

Goblinization Day

Hairstylist (or Hairstyle) Appreciation Day

Healthy Kids Day (YMCA)

Honesty Day

International Care Experienced Day of Remembrance (UK)

International Day of Tatreez and Palestinian Culture

International Day of the Dandelion (Netherlands)

International Day to End Corporal Punishment

International Jazz Day (UNESCO)

International Orchard Day

Lag B'Omer (Hebrew harvest time) 

Magic Friendship Rock Day

Martyr’s Day (Pakistan)

Mic Drop Day

Mr. Potato Head Day

National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day

National Animal Advocacy Day

National Braid Day

National Honesty Day

National Larry Day

National Mahjong Day

National Military Brats Day

National Persian Gulf Day (Iran)

National PrepareAthon Day [also 9.30]

National Sarcoidosis Day

National Save a Turtle Day

National Tabby Day

National Therapy Animal Day

National Tie-Dye Day

National Window Film Day

Persian Gulf Day (Iran)

Pico Day

Pithing Chrat Preah Neanng Krol (Royal Ploughing Ceremony; Cambodia)

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Remembrance Day for the Deportees (France)

Reunification Day (Vietnam)

Rincon Day (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba)

Russian State Fire Service Day (Russia)

Spank Out Day

Supernova Day

Tax Day (Canada)

Teachers’ Day (Paraguay)

Walburg’s Eve (Austria)

Walpurgis night (Estonia, Finland, Germany, Sweden)

World Day of Prayer for Vocarions

World Land Rover Day

World Robberfly Day

World Women’s Wellness Day

Yakima Tribe Root Festival (Native American)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Bubble Tea Day

National Oatmeal Cookie Day

National Raisin Day

National Turkey Bacon Day

World Jianbing Day

4th & Last Sunday in April

Blue Sunday [Last Sunday]

Brasseries Portes Ouvertes (Open Breweries' Day; Belgium) [Last Sunday]

Divine Mercy Sunday [Last Sunday]

Family Reading Week begins [Sunday before 1st Saturday in May]

International Search and Rescue Dog Day [Last Sunday]

International Twin Cities Day [Last Sunday]

Landsgemeinde (Switzerland) [Last Sunday]

Mother, Father Deaf Day [Last Sunday]

Music Minister Appreciation Day [Last Sunday]

National Pet Parents Day [Last Sunday]

Sunday of the Paralytic [Last Sunday]

Turkmen Racing Horse Festival (Turkmenistan) [Last Sunday]

World Day of Marriage [Last Sunday]

World Nyckelharpa Day [Last Sunday]

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day [Last Sunday]

Independence Days

Erlande (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Louisiana Statehood Day (#18; 1812)

Feast Days

Adjutor of Vernon (Christian; Saint)

Aimo (Christian; Saint)

Amator, Peter and Louis (Christian; Saint)

Catherine of Sienna (Christian; Saint)

Celebrate Hitler’s Death Day (Pastafarian)

Donatus of Evorea (Christian; Saint)

Elvis Costello Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Erkonwald, Bishop of London (Christian; Saint)

Eutropius of Saintes (Christian; Saint)

Faeriae Latinae (Feast of the Latin League, honoring Jupiter; Ancient Rome)

Francesco Primaticcio (Artology)

James the Great (Orthodox)

James, Marian and others (Christian; Martyrs in Numidia)

Marie Guyart (Anglican Church of Canada)

Marie of the Incarnation (Ursuline; Christian; Saint)

Masturbating Yak Day (Pastafarian)

Maximus of Rome (Christian; Saint)

May Eve  [Eve of 1st Day of Summer in Many Traditions] (a.k.a. …

Beltane, Day 1 (Celtic, Pagan) [3 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Beltane Eve (Northern Hemisphere)

Carodejnice (Czech Republic, Slovakia)

Festival of Belenus (Celtic God of Fire and the Sun)

Maitag Vorabend (Switzerland)

Mange les Morts (Festival of the Dead; Haiti)

Salus (Festival of the Dead; Portugal, Spain)

Samhain Eve (Southern Hemisphere)

Valborgsmassoafton (Valborg’s Eve; Sweden)

Vappu Day (Finland)

Walpurgis Night (Germany, Ancient Celtic, Nordic)

Miles Gerard (Christian; Saint)

Pericles (Positivist; Saint)

Pomponius of Naples (Christian; Saint)

Pius V, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Quirinus of Neuss (Christian; Saint)

Roodmas (Witches Sabbath)

Sarah Josepha Hale (Episcopal Church)

Sophia (Christian; Saint)

Suitbert the Younger (Christian; Saint)

Walpurgisnacht, Day VIII (Pagan)

The Zookeeper (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

American Gods (TV Series; 2017)

Back to Black, by Amy Winehouse (Album; 2007)

Bone Bandit (Disney Cartoon; 1948)

Bosko and Bruno (WB LT Cartoon; 1932)

Corsair, by Clive Cussler (Novel; 2009)

The Doobie Brothers, by The Doobie Brothers (Album; 1971)

Harry Brown (Film; 2010)

Inside Amy Schumer (TV Series; 2013)

Jane Fonda’s Workout Book (Book; 1983)

Laughter & Lust, by Joe Jackson (Album; 1991)

McVicar (Film; 1980)

Mean Girls (Film; 2004)

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Animated Film; 2021)

Nerilka’s Story, by Anne McCaffrey (Novel; 1986)

On With the Dance (London Musical; 1925)

Ozzie of the Mounted (Disney Cartoon; 1928)

Pelléas et Mélisande, by Claude Debussy (Opera; 1902)

Plane Dippy (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Porky’s Hare Hubt (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Queen for a Day (Radio Series; 1945)

Ready, Set, Zoom! (WB LT Cartoon; 1955)

Red Rose Speedway, by Paul McCartney & Wings (Album; 1973)

State of the Union (Film; 1948)

A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Novel; 1859)

Walking to New Orleans, recorded by Fats Domino (Song; 1960)

Today’s Name Days

Pauline, Pius, Silvio (Austria)

Pio, Venancije (Croatia)

Blahoslav (Czech Republic)

Serverus, Valborg (Denmark)

Miia, Mirja, Mirjam, Mirje (Estonia)

Miia, Mira, Mirella, Mirja, Mirjami, Mirka, Mirkka, Mirva (Finland)

Robert (France)

Pauline, Pius, Silvio (Germany)

Argyro, Asimakis, Asimina, Donatos, Jacob, Malamati (Greece)

Katalin, Kitti (Hungary)

Lodovico, Mariano, Pio, Rosamunda, Sofia, Sonia (Italy)

Liāna, Liliāna, Lilija, Linda (Latvia)

Marijonas, Sofija, Venta, Virbutas (Lithuania)

Gina, Gitte (Norway)

Bartłomiej, Chwalisława, Eutropiusz, Jakub, Katarzyna, Lilla, Marian (Poland)

Iacov (Romania)

Anastázia (Slovakia)

José, Pío (Spain)

Mariana (Sweden)

Jacob, Rachel (Ukraine)

Miles, Milo, Myles, Ryder (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 120 of 2024; 245 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 17 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Bing-Chen), Day 11 (Wu-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 9 Iyar 5783

Islamic: 9 Shawwal 1444

J Cal: 29 Aqua; Eightday [29 of 30]

Julian: 17 April 2023

Moon: 75%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 8 Caesar (5th Month) [Pericles]

Runic Half Month: Lagu (Flowing Water) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 42 of 90)

Zodiac: Taurus (Day 11 of 30)

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Holidays 4.30

Holidays

Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Canada)

Armed Forces Day (Georgia)

Bugs Bunny Day

Camarón Day (French Foreign Legion)

Captain American Humping Day (Aenderia)

Carnival Day (Sint Maarten)

Casey Jones Day

Consumer Protection Day (Thailand)

Constitution Day (Marshall Islands)

Dare to Live Day

Day of the Pianist (Brazil)

El Dia del Nino (Children's Day; Mexico)

El Día de los Libros (Day of the Book)

Feast of Valborg (Sweden)

Flag Day (Sweden)

Goblinization Day

Hairstylist (or Hairstyle) Appreciation Day

Healthy Kids Day (YMCA)

Honesty Day

International Care Experienced Day of Remembrance (UK)

International Day of Tatreez and Palestinian Culture

International Day of the Dandelion (Netherlands)

International Day to End Corporal Punishment

International Jazz Day (UNESCO)

International Orchard Day

Lag B'Omer (Hebrew harvest time) 

Magic Friendship Rock Day

Martyr’s Day (Pakistan)

Mic Drop Day

Mr. Potato Head Day

National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day

National Animal Advocacy Day

National Braid Day

National Honesty Day

National Larry Day

National Mahjong Day

National Military Brats Day

National Persian Gulf Day (Iran)

National PrepareAthon Day [also 9.30]

National Sarcoidosis Day

National Save a Turtle Day

National Tabby Day

National Therapy Animal Day

National Tie-Dye Day

National Window Film Day

Persian Gulf Day (Iran)

Pico Day

Pithing Chrat Preah Neanng Krol (Royal Ploughing Ceremony; Cambodia)

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Remembrance Day for the Deportees (France)

Reunification Day (Vietnam)

Rincon Day (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba)

Russian State Fire Service Day (Russia)

Spank Out Day

Supernova Day

Tax Day (Canada)

Teachers’ Day (Paraguay)

Walburg’s Eve (Austria)

Walpurgis night (Estonia, Finland, Germany, Sweden)

World Day of Prayer for Vocarions

World Land Rover Day

World Robberfly Day

World Women’s Wellness Day

Yakima Tribe Root Festival (Native American)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Bubble Tea Day

National Oatmeal Cookie Day

National Raisin Day

National Turkey Bacon Day

World Jianbing Day

4th & Last Sunday in April

Blue Sunday [Last Sunday]

Brasseries Portes Ouvertes (Open Breweries' Day; Belgium) [Last Sunday]

Divine Mercy Sunday [Last Sunday]

Family Reading Week begins [Sunday before 1st Saturday in May]

International Search and Rescue Dog Day [Last Sunday]

International Twin Cities Day [Last Sunday]

Landsgemeinde (Switzerland) [Last Sunday]

Mother, Father Deaf Day [Last Sunday]

Music Minister Appreciation Day [Last Sunday]

National Pet Parents Day [Last Sunday]

Sunday of the Paralytic [Last Sunday]

Turkmen Racing Horse Festival (Turkmenistan) [Last Sunday]

World Day of Marriage [Last Sunday]

World Nyckelharpa Day [Last Sunday]

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day [Last Sunday]

Independence Days

Erlande (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Louisiana Statehood Day (#18; 1812)

Feast Days

Adjutor of Vernon (Christian; Saint)

Aimo (Christian; Saint)

Amator, Peter and Louis (Christian; Saint)

Catherine of Sienna (Christian; Saint)

Celebrate Hitler’s Death Day (Pastafarian)

Donatus of Evorea (Christian; Saint)

Elvis Costello Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Erkonwald, Bishop of London (Christian; Saint)

Eutropius of Saintes (Christian; Saint)

Faeriae Latinae (Feast of the Latin League, honoring Jupiter; Ancient Rome)

Francesco Primaticcio (Artology)

James the Great (Orthodox)

James, Marian and others (Christian; Martyrs in Numidia)

Marie Guyart (Anglican Church of Canada)

Marie of the Incarnation (Ursuline; Christian; Saint)

Masturbating Yak Day (Pastafarian)

Maximus of Rome (Christian; Saint)

May Eve  [Eve of 1st Day of Summer in Many Traditions] (a.k.a. …

Beltane, Day 1 (Celtic, Pagan) [3 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Beltane Eve (Northern Hemisphere)

Carodejnice (Czech Republic, Slovakia)

Festival of Belenus (Celtic God of Fire and the Sun)

Maitag Vorabend (Switzerland)

Mange les Morts (Festival of the Dead; Haiti)

Salus (Festival of the Dead; Portugal, Spain)

Samhain Eve (Southern Hemisphere)

Valborgsmassoafton (Valborg’s Eve; Sweden)

Vappu Day (Finland)

Walpurgis Night (Germany, Ancient Celtic, Nordic)

Miles Gerard (Christian; Saint)

Pericles (Positivist; Saint)

Pomponius of Naples (Christian; Saint)

Pius V, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Quirinus of Neuss (Christian; Saint)

Roodmas (Witches Sabbath)

Sarah Josepha Hale (Episcopal Church)

Sophia (Christian; Saint)

Suitbert the Younger (Christian; Saint)

Walpurgisnacht, Day VIII (Pagan)

The Zookeeper (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

American Gods (TV Series; 2017)

Back to Black, by Amy Winehouse (Album; 2007)

Bone Bandit (Disney Cartoon; 1948)

Bosko and Bruno (WB LT Cartoon; 1932)

Corsair, by Clive Cussler (Novel; 2009)

The Doobie Brothers, by The Doobie Brothers (Album; 1971)

Harry Brown (Film; 2010)

Inside Amy Schumer (TV Series; 2013)

Jane Fonda’s Workout Book (Book; 1983)

Laughter & Lust, by Joe Jackson (Album; 1991)

McVicar (Film; 1980)

Mean Girls (Film; 2004)

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Animated Film; 2021)

Nerilka’s Story, by Anne McCaffrey (Novel; 1986)

On With the Dance (London Musical; 1925)

Ozzie of the Mounted (Disney Cartoon; 1928)

Pelléas et Mélisande, by Claude Debussy (Opera; 1902)

Plane Dippy (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Porky’s Hare Hubt (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Queen for a Day (Radio Series; 1945)

Ready, Set, Zoom! (WB LT Cartoon; 1955)

Red Rose Speedway, by Paul McCartney & Wings (Album; 1973)

State of the Union (Film; 1948)

A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Novel; 1859)

Walking to New Orleans, recorded by Fats Domino (Song; 1960)

Today’s Name Days

Pauline, Pius, Silvio (Austria)

Pio, Venancije (Croatia)

Blahoslav (Czech Republic)

Serverus, Valborg (Denmark)

Miia, Mirja, Mirjam, Mirje (Estonia)

Miia, Mira, Mirella, Mirja, Mirjami, Mirka, Mirkka, Mirva (Finland)

Robert (France)

Pauline, Pius, Silvio (Germany)

Argyro, Asimakis, Asimina, Donatos, Jacob, Malamati (Greece)

Katalin, Kitti (Hungary)

Lodovico, Mariano, Pio, Rosamunda, Sofia, Sonia (Italy)

Liāna, Liliāna, Lilija, Linda (Latvia)

Marijonas, Sofija, Venta, Virbutas (Lithuania)

Gina, Gitte (Norway)

Bartłomiej, Chwalisława, Eutropiusz, Jakub, Katarzyna, Lilla, Marian (Poland)

Iacov (Romania)

Anastázia (Slovakia)

José, Pío (Spain)

Mariana (Sweden)

Jacob, Rachel (Ukraine)

Miles, Milo, Myles, Ryder (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 120 of 2024; 245 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 17 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Bing-Chen), Day 11 (Wu-Wu)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 9 Iyar 5783

Islamic: 9 Shawwal 1444

J Cal: 29 Aqua; Eightday [29 of 30]

Julian: 17 April 2023

Moon: 75%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 8 Caesar (5th Month) [Pericles]

Runic Half Month: Lagu (Flowing Water) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 42 of 90)

Zodiac: Taurus (Day 11 of 30)

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Brand Instagram Research

Looking into current brands that a part of the food and hospitality service i found this very unique and quirky business called Wahaca. They are an street food restaurant that are inspired but the vibrant markets of mexico.

Their style is very bright and colourful, as well as adding in more handwritten and drawn elements. They include a wide variety of user generated content as well as top tips which helps to increase consumer interactions, such as likes and saving of the posts. Their photography is clear, professional and consistent throughout the whole page. The overall aesthetic and look of the instagram profile is consistent which helps reinforce the brand identity and make it more recognisable.

Due to the brand taking influence from the busy Mexico markets i believe we could take influence from their style due to the fact that our brand is inspired by the busy life of people who live in London. The use of colour helps to create an exciting and playful appearance. the font used is clear however the implementation of hand-written elements keeps it authentic and personal.

Wahaca. (2023) Profile. Instagram. [online] Available at:https://www.instagram.com/wahaca/. [Accessed 15th January 2023]

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Wedding Photography and Videography Service in Brentford, West London, England

We have provided wedding photography and videography service for an intimate couple in West London, England. Their church wedding ceremony was hold at St John's Church, Southall, before their wedding banquet in Holiday Inn - Brentford Lock.

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Although the groom comes from Indian heritage, the bride is British and they both agreed to have classical church ceremony and western style banquet (with delicious Indian and British food served). This wedding was our second time meeting this couple, as we have done an engagement photo and video shoot with with them not long before their wedding (Feel free to take a look at their engagement photos and videos on our website and Facebook pages as well.)

We learned their love story actually started when they were in the same university in Birmingham. The bride grew up in Brentford area, and used to attend Sunday service in the Southall church, where her grandparents and parents get married.

After their church ceremony finished we separated. One of us followed the guests on a double decker bus, and photograph and filmed the trip. Another person from the team went for the romantic photo and video shoot with the couple in a park nearby.

As it is a bigger wedding, we spent more than 45mins to get the group photos done. It is still doable. The largest wedding we been to has around 600 guests. We found that it is almost impossible to have everyone photographed with the newlywed while the couple would like to enjoy the event with guests. With this in mind, we are launching new offerings and tweak the current offerings for coming big weddings.

We wish them have a wonderful married life forever!

Feel free to take a look at their more photos and videos on our website, Facebook & Vimeo pages.

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