Water

THINKING: When shooting water you really need to consider how you want the water to be represented for the particular concept you have in mind.

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Merry Christmas!!

If you think I'm writing a blog on Christmas Day think again!! In the meantime here's a picture of a bird in the snow :)

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Fire Dance Video

I created this video as a proof of concept. It was filmed in slow-motion and then each frame is separately post-processed for the final effect.

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AOP part 51: The Larger Scene

In general I advise always getting closer, filling the frame with your subject. But sometimes your image is actually the larger environment and your model is only an element within it.

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AOP part 50: Exuberance

There are two kinds of models in the world, those that can pull this kind of shot off and those that can't.

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How to make a model look vulnerable

THINKING: A girl in a shirt is always a great image. There is something about bare legs below the shirt that are sexy.

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Helen Stephens Photoshoot

Helen and I had three quarters of an hour to shoot these on a rooftop balcony in London. I knew as soon as I saw it I wanted to create something with a Mediterranean feel and mostly the weather co-operated.

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AOP part 49: Masks

Masks can be really great props, they instantly add a little mystery to a headshot. However many masks have eye holes which are too small, leaving the eyes obscured.

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Zara Watson - Rock Chick Styling (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of a nude image: "Rock Chick Styling" featuring model Zara Watson

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AOP part 48: What to Shoot for Fashion

Over the many fashion catalogue shoots I've done I've realised that you must always check the back of the outfit.

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Model of the Day: 18/04/2025 - Leah Axl

DVD: Learn Fine Art Nude Photography

Work Experience (video)

Model of the Day: 22/11/2020 - Rosa Brighid