Aspire Training

About 6 months ago I entered a photography competition on the Professional Photographers website. I then received an e mail from the Annabel Williams informing me that I had been selected as one of the 6 finalists. My first thought was that it was a phishing e mail but I eventually looked into it and it was true. I traveled to Cumbria for what I thought was a very informal interview. I was placed in front of a panel of experts and answered a few questions. A week later I was told that it was very close and I was eventually chosen runner up. So, no cigar this time but I was invited on a 4 day course at the photography training school.

Fast forward 6 months and hear I am in Cumbria on my 2nd day on the course.

Day 1

Marketing and Branding

Day 2

Photographing Pre Wedding shoot and Wedding Shots

Day 3

Post Processing and Lightroom

Day 4

Sales and Album Design

It's a great course and learning so much. I will be uploading the shots here shortly.

Dick and Dorothy Golden Anniversary

Had a great time shooting a Golden Anniversary at the weekend. I had 3 generations of family and everyone looked great in front of the camera and had no problem relaxing for the shots. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves as much as I enjoyed taking the photographs.

Oliver Goldstein Party

This was a Bar Mitzvar for Oliver Goldstein. I hadn't covered a Bar Mitzvah before so didn't quite know what to expect and was a little nervous as his father was a good friend of a work colleague. I had no need to worry as they treated me very well and trusted me to tell story of the night through my pictures. There were so many character and the Father and Oliver was the biggest.

Sara and Jess Wedding

These are for Sara and Jess and all their family and friends to take a quick look at some of the shots I took at their wedding. Just wanted you both to know that we had a great time and everyone was so relaxed and friendly. Everyone thought it was a beautiful wedding. Hope you like these shots and loads more to come.



Most of these shots were reportage so I hope it was what you expected?










I loved the colours of this room. The ceiling made a fantastic backdrop.






That's your lot for now.

Polly and Simon's Wedding

Had another wedding to shoot and this time it was in a small unknown location called, 'Westminster'. What a backdrop for a great day? The wedding went smoothly and the shoot went well. Everyone who participated were great fun and I think enjoyed being photographed. Here is a selection of some of my favourite pics of the day. Any of the family and friends reading this will be glad to know that I have nearly finished the editing and will soon be putting all the guest shots on a website for all to view and purchase should you want to?

Thanks again to Polly, Simon and all of their family and friends for being so patient. I hope you will think that the shots were worth it?

Also, a big thank you to James for adding his own flavour and style as my 2nd Photographer.

CASS: The Movie

Towards the end of last year I got the opportunity to work on a film as the stills photographer. The film was the life story of, 'Cass Pennant'. If you are into football you may have heard of him? He was one of the main members of the notorious ICF and considered one of the hardest men in Britain. The film charters his early childhood struggles to his extremely violent adulthood. When I read the script I knew it was going to be very photogenic. I was also asked to shoot the cover of the book. Both are to be released in mid 2008.

Tom and Krishni's Wedding Down Under

Got to shoot a wedding in Australia this time. The day was fantastic and what more could you ask for when you have the beach and the sun?