Its that time of year again – the UK’s biggest business show the Apprentice takes to the air once more. Another batch of sugar-fodder comes forth for a summer of challenges, back stabbing, grilling and talking in cringe-clichés. As I’m going to be talking about the visual impact of the apprentice on the Apprentice Lover’s
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Blog, People, PhotographyWith the dawn of the new “The Apprentice”, John Thompson of Metropolis NLP has started up a new BLOG to both learn from and sightly ridicule the new series. http://barraboybusiness.wordpress.com/ I’ll be making contributions to this with as the Visual Consultant, looking at how the photography and lighting are used in the series, seeing what
Portrait Photographers – Come Clean! The first time I ever took a portrait it was pretty awful – horrible confession there! How about yours? Actually, the first time I met a piano, I made a terrible din. I’ve got better at both I’m glad to say, and it’s all about practice. Natural Light If you
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Blog, Landscapes, Musings, People, Photography, StrobistThe Art of Portrait Photography: Elevate Your Corporate Image Out of Your Comfort Zone Unless you are a model, you are completely out of your comfort zone. No one has a camera pointing at them, like a sniper, in normal life. You will be uncomfortable. This discomfort is entirely natural, especially when stepping into the
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Musician Photography: Capturing the Essence of Jazz Guitarists Introduction to Musician Photography Musician photography is an art that goes beyond mere snapshots; it captures the spirit, passion, and dedication of the artist. Chris Rae, a multi-talented musician skilled in jazz piano and guitar, exemplifies the kind of subject that benefits from professional musician photography. Partnering
LINKED IN – TWITTER – FACEBOOK – all need a great profile photo We all social media – we’re all on Linked IN, Facebook and Twitter, they all use profile photograph to identify us. In most cases, this photo is the first impression people have of you! So what impression is your profile photo giving? Recognise Yourself – The 10 Profile
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The Power of Off-Camera Flash in Photography Introduction When it comes to photography, understanding the impact of lighting is essential. One powerful tool that can transform your images is off-camera flash. By taking control of the light source and positioning it away from the camera, you can unleash your creativity and capture stunning photographs. In
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Blog, Musings, People, Photography, Strobist, TipsI guess the traditional “Family portrait” is usually thought of as:- a visit to a shop on the high street where you sit in a little room with umbrellas, choose a slightly mottled blue background get posed in a traditional way feel awkward and have to calm the kids down get a few shots taken
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Blog, People, Strobist, TipsWe all take photos of people these days, be it on the phone, a little camera or a £5000 pro camera. Here are a few ideas which apply to any camera and any skill level… 1 – Don’t put the person in the middle of the shot, but slightly to one side 2 – Get
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Capturing City Life Amid Rising Parking Prices It’s no secret that parking prices in Leeds and Manchester are climbing, compelling us to extract every ounce of value from our daytime excursions into these vibrant city centres. One of my favourite ways to do this is by capturing fleeting moments on film, preserving today’s everyday scenes
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