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Editing Portfolio: April 2013 issue of 247 Magazine with 24-page festival guide

The April issue of 247 Magazine, of which I am Editor, is out now and marks our 13th Birthday. We’re a little bigger than normal this month and no, it’s not last month’s Easter eggs – it’s our mammoth 24 page festival guide. You can’t beat a good festival with your mates and there’s lots of choice from free one-day events to full on raves and camping extravaganzas featuring some of the best artists in the world. There really is something on for everyone from folk fans through to punks and drum & bass party heads – check out our guide here. Of course we have all your usual favourites this month too including an interview with the mighty chart topping Rudimental, Enter Shikari and Deeper Connection. You’ll find all of our usual music reviews, foodie delights and hundreds of gig and club listings inside too. Enjoy the issue! Click here to read the magazine online.

April 12, 2013April 12, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

Chic Dog Feeding Station Tutorial published in Dogs Monthly

In this tutorial for Dogs Monthly Magazine, I show readers how to turn a used crate into a chic feeding station – it’s easier than you might think! What do you think? My pooch seems to like it!

April 11, 2013April 12, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

Wedding planning apps buying guide published on TechRadar.com

Getting married is magical. Planning a wedding on the other hand can require you to be somewhat of a magician – juggling budgets, bookings, suppliers, guest lists, playlists and to-do lists on a daily basis. Luckily, there are some brilliant apps on the market for brides to be, designed to make your life easier. If you’re drowning in a sea of receipts, wondering how much cash you spent so far, worried about your iPod playlist screwing up at your reception, or worrying about when you are going to find the time to track down the dress of your dreams or plan the honeymoon of a lifetime, you need my top 10 apps for brides to be. Head over to TechRadar.com here to have a read, get downloading and be prepared to feel a whole lot more in control and less stressed!

April 8, 2013April 12, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

Career Advice published in Digital Photographer magazine

This month’s Digital Photograher magazine sees me tackle the tricky subject of money. Whether you’re a freelance shooter or setting up a business, money matters – here I show how to make, save and invest it.

April 3, 2013April 12, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

How to diversify your photography business published in Digital Photographer magazine

If you’re a photographer looking to diversify your business, have a read of this career advice feature I wrote for Digital Photographer magazine. I look into digital painting, workshops, lecturing and much more.

April 3, 2013April 12, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

Top iPad photo editors reviewed on TechRadar

Editing photos on your iPad is extremely enjoyable thanks to its large glossy touchscreen. Armed with a great photo editing app you can be manipulating and fine tuning your photos wherever you are – you’re certainly free from the shackles of the PC when it comes to making the most of your images. It’s totally feasible to edit a batch of photos and share them via social media during your morning commute. But the selection of image editing apps on the market is vast and knowing which one will suit you best can be confusing, so we’ve tested all the iPad photo apps below. In this article for TechRadar I put the top 8 photo editing apps on test, so you can find your perfect partner and get creating.

Click here to read the article on TechRadar.

April 2, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

10 page wedding photography feature published in Hungry Eye magazine

In this feature for Hungry Eye Magazine, I explore whether wedding photography is a necessary evil, a last resort, or the image- making industry’s saving grace. I spoke to wedding photographers and film-makers Stephen McCurry, Mark Brown, Adam Gasson, Rob Dunlop and Lisa Aldersly to explore the role and reputation of marital image-making.

March 12, 2013April 12, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

Brad Wakefield feature published in Hungry Eye Magazine

In the first instalment of Hungry Eye Magazine‘s new ‘Hot Shot’ section, I speak to press photographer Brad Wakefield, who recently won the Newscast Young Photography of the Year award at the 2012 Picture Editor Guild Awards. Click on the images below for a bigger version.

March 12, 2013April 12, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

Photography Career Choices published in Digital Photographer magazine

Digital Photographer magazine carries a Career Advice section each month and I’m lucky enough to write it, shedding light on a different topic each month and answering readers’ questions. This month I look at the vast and varied sphere that is the photography job market and the more unusual career choices out there. Have a read below, the side panel on the taboo subject of funeral photography is particularly interesting.

January 9, 2013

Rachael Sharpe

Keeping Your Kit Clean published in Digital Photographer

In issue 104 of Digital Photographer magazine I have a six page feature which gives readers everything they need to give their kit a professional clean. After all, a clean camera and lens combination ensures optimum-quality photos, free from dust spots and blur. Take a look below!

January 9, 2013January 9, 2013

Rachael Sharpe