Whether it’s landscapes, wildlife or something else entirely that gets you going, let’s face it: family is our most frequent subject. For this feature, published in the October edition of Photography Monthly, I spoke to leading portrait and lifestyle photographer Brett Harkness to get his secrets for perfectly posed family photos at home and on location.
Autumn is approaching fast, no that you’d know it by the crazy weather recently. This issue we lead with a feature on a band very close to our hearts – Crazy Arm. We must declare a vested interest as two members of the band work for the magazine, but outside of that, they truly deserve a big up as they are on the verge of something big… Elsewhere, we talk to the biggest Drum and Bass DJ in the UK, Andy C, about his new Alive tour and show, we also catch up with US hip hop group, Ugly Duckling, before they appear in Exeter and Plymouth, and we also interview original prankster, Steve-O, and the excellent Benjamin Francis Leftwich. Add in all the usual fashion, art and listings info, and there you have it, your monthly helping of 247 Magazine, go forth and read it here.
For the September issue of Photography Monthly magazine, I contributed a 10 page feature on low-light photography, covering everything from gear and settings to split-lighting and dressing your models in white. I spoke to four low-light-loving pro photographers: Danny Payne, Miss Aniela, Jason Swain and Kristopher Grunert and discovered their secrets…
Undertaking photography projects is a great way to make sure you always have something to shoot and concentrate on, so you’re constantly developing your skills, rather than editing old pictures and feeling uninspired. Projects make you a better photographer because they force you to get out there with your camera, come rain or shine, which can only be a good thing. Some projects can last for years, while others will take only a week, or even a day; choose a few which appeal to you and see your creativity and inspiration levels soar. Don’t be afraid to quit a project if you’re not enjoying it, though; they’re supposed to be fun, not a hardship to endure – you’re better off starting something more suitable than becoming disenchanted. In this feature for Photography Monthly magazine I compiled 30 tried and tested projects, one for every day of September, which should see readers occupied for quite some time…
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Glyn Davies leads an enviable life: he lives in a stunning location, shoots for himself and sells his work through his own gallery. In this interview for Photography Monthly, I talk to Glyn about freeing himself from the creative limitations of commercial work, the secrets of great landscape photography and his part in the Royal Wedding.
In this feature for Your Family Tree magazine I show readers how to protect their digital images for future generations to enjoy.
July sees things getting busy on the party, gig and festival front as we catch up with international superstar, Fatboy Slim for an exclusive interview, in 247 Magazine. We also chat to The Datsuns ahead of their headline gig at Leopallooza in North Cornwall, at the end of the month. Other features include Torquay band, Oxbow Lakes and an interview with pro surfer Rob Barber, who gives us a great insight into the world of Bodyboarding. Here are a few sample spreads:
Visit the 247 Magazine website and read an online version of the July issue here.
In this interview for Turning Pro magazine 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.
Kevin Mullins is a photographer with vision. He has worked as a full-time wedding photographer since 2009 and has 45 weddings booked for this year. He used to do a lot of portrait work, although not professionally, but had always thought of this as a way to expand his business. He knew that doing so would mean getting himself a studio – something which has been a long journey to fruition… Published in Archant’s Turning Pro magazine.
Helicopter crash simulators, 300ft cranes and pipes aplenty in the Caspian Sea. In this feature for Turning Pro magazine I talk to Stuart Conway about what it took to complete the commission for BP’s newly-operational oil and gas platforms.
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