In this interview for Photography Monthly magazine (July issue – out now) I talk to one of the world’s leading underwater photographers, Stephen Frink, about his journey from a landlocked upbringing in Illinois to the Florida Keys, his lucky break, making a living and the secrets behind his underwater shots.
Last month’s £5,000 festival ticket giveaway was a hard act to follow, but 247 magazine readers are in for a treat this month too. We teamed up with South West hip hop duo Carpetface & Audible1 to offer every reader a free download card for their new album. Other than Carpetface & Audible1, interviewed in this month’s mag is the hotly-tipped Ben Howard, DJ Tom Costelloe and DJ Kelly J. This month also sees the launch a brand new food section where this month, we recommend our top spots for Al Fresco dining. Street Art is all about Upfest, out favourite live painting festival which takes place in Bristol at the beginning of June. On top of this you’ve got the usual fashion spread, Style Hunter shoot, Culture & Film, Live & Club listings. So grab a copy and head out to the park and enjoy the sunshine why don’t ya!
There’s been a shift in wedding photography recently, which sees photographers experimenting with composition, moving away from formal wedding shots to let their images tell a different story. For this feature, published in Turning Pro magazine, I spoke to four wedding photographers; Allister Freeman, Simon Gilbert, Helen Evans and Mark Carey, who are embracing this new style, taking their influences from contemporary art photography and reportage to see wedding photography in a new light.
When used correctly, photo manipulation can bring images to life. From the slightest change in colour to the creation of new worlds, editing software will set your imagination free. In this feature for Photography Monthly I spoke to three masters: Peter Verver, Andrew Brooks and Luis Beltrán, who revealed the secrets behind getting it right.
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The April issue of Photography Monthly is on sale now.
I love doing interviews and was recently lucky enough to chat to professional architecture photographer, Kristopher Grunert, for Photography Monthly magazine. I talk to Kristopher about how he uses lines, light, atmosphere, movement and mystery to create stunning architectural images and get him to reveal his top tips for shooting the man-made. Published in the March issue, on sale now.
Interview with Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden, who specialises in shooting tough guys from all over the world.
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In this interview I discover that Magnum photographer, Antoine D’Agata, doesn’t just record the worldof prostitutes and drug abuse – he also lives it. Warning: contains sex and drug references.
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Top surf photographer Lucia Griggi battlestreacherous waters, shallow reef breaks andthe world’s most lethal wave to get her shots – in this interview I find out what it’s like to be in at the deep end…
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It’s notoriously difficult to gain entry into North Korea. In this interview I talk to photographer, Musa Chowdhury, about his experience of photographing this mysterious and unique country.
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February’s edition of award-winning music and lifestyle magazine, 247, which I edit, is out today. If you don’t live in the South West of England, you can read it online, here, for free.
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