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Lightmotif PhotographyIt was a pleasure to be invited again by the Peebles Youth Trust to photograph the kids from this years schools progamme. They do a great work with the kids from Priorsford, Halyrude and Kingsland schools with fantastic support from their volunteers. We had such a fun time producing shots full of energy highlighting the true spirit of the kids. So without further ado. Enjoy!
I have been inspired by the photography of Peter Eastway for ages and have recently come across his Better Photography and Better Photoshop publications. Therefore, suitably inspired, while sorting some old files I couldn't resist finessing a few of them. They were taken about a year or so ago around the Peebles area.
Just thought that I'd share a few images from a shoot last week photographing three generations of a family. We had a great, relaxed time creating the images. So for your viewing pleasure...
I've finally pulled my finger out and had a trawl through my images of this years' dump of snow in Innerleithen. I've never seen so much snow in my life in the UK and have certainly never been snow bound for half a week before. But as with all these things the silver lining of sun, snow and beautiful countryside gave plenty of good photographic material. All the following images were taken on a Canon 5D mkII with a 17-40mm f/4 lens and a variety of ND grad filters. Enjoy!
Happy New Year everyone! Now thing's are beginning to thaw out I thought I'd get on with one of my resolutions for 2010 and start blogging on a more regular basis.
2010 has begun at a pace already and we're preparing to exhibit at the Exclusive Wedding Event at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 13th & 14th February. If you're attending we look forward to meeting up with you and listen to your plans for your big days. Pop along to stand 41 to view our work. If you're looking to attend I have ten complementary tickets to give away to the first ten people who contact me. So don't wait long or they'll be gone.
Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event
Just a quick post: we thought we'd try a short film of one of our recent family portrait sessions. Hopefully it will give everyone a little insight into the fun that we all have, as well as getting some great images!
So here are a few small highlights from the day...
On a recent business trip down South I also met up with my sister who I haven't seen in ages. An impromptu photoshoot was also arranged and here are a few of the results. What can I say? A natural! Hope you like them
Having recently got a Canon 5D MKII I had been itching to go out and put it through its landscape paces. Unfortunately the weather and being busy has put paid to that on numerous occasions. However, this week low winter sun and fog over the Tweed in Innerleithen was something I had to try to capture (though obviously not the first image!). The following images are all straight from camera with not even levels or curves applied. Any comments appreciated.
Location: St. Andrew's Park, Bristol
Camera: Canon 5D MKII
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm 1:4 L USM
Focal length: 17mm
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/16
Shutter speed: 1/5 sec
White balance: Daylight
Light source: Daylight
Filters: Lee 0.6 & 0.9 ND grad hard; Lee Coral 3 grad hard
Location: Horses, Innerleithen
Camera: Canon 5D MKII
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm 1:4 L USM
Focal length: 17mm
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/11
Shutter speed: 1/4 sec
White balance: Daylight
Lightsource: Sunlight
Filters: Lee 0.9 & 0.6 ND grad hard; Lee Coral 3 grad hard
Location: Cardrona Forest from the mast, Innerleithen
Camera: Canon 5D MKII
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm 1:4 L USM
Focal length: 17mm
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/20
Shutter speed: 1.6 secs
White balance: Daylight
Light source: Daylight
Filters: Lee 0.6 & 0.9 ND grad hard; Lee Coral 3 grad hard
Location: Cardrona Forest and River Tweed from the mast, Innerleithen
Camera: Canon 5D MKII
Lens: Canon EF 17:40mm 1:4 L USM
Focal length: 40mm
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/11
Shutter speed: 0.8 sec
White balance: Daylight
Light source: Daylight
Filters: Lee 0.6 & 0.9 ND grad hard; Lee Coral 3 grad hard
Location: Drystone wall mast hill, Innerleithen
Camera: Canon 5D MKII
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm 1:4 L USM
Focal length: 40mm
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/18
Shutter speed: 2 secs
White balance: Daylight
Light source: Daylight
Filters: Lee 0.3 & 0.9 ND grad hard; Lee Coral 3 grad hard
Just thought I'd share one of the things I've been up to recently seeing that I haven't blogged in ages now. I was approached by local Cardrona based artist to catalogue her work. We spent a day covering all her portfolios from landscape to still life, via sketches and commissions. Here's a few for y'all to check out.
Peebles Parish Church
Bluebell wood
Life drawing
From the "Community Grieving" portfolio
After having done what seems like no exercise in ages all the impetus we needed was to add a Canon 5D Mark ii into the mix to try out the potential of its video. So without further ado we ventured up to the legendary Glentress to attempt to put a short film together in the fast fading light of evening, me with bike and Sarah in charge of filming. We were blown away with the quality of the film. Sadly the same can't be said of the riding; what feels amazing to me looks like the lamest bit of freeride action ever. Yes, you're meant to clear the jumps! Now we can't wait to explore the potential of the cameras filming capabilities. Check it out.
On Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Kirsten and Keith. And what superstars they were, on a day that produced rain of almost biblical proportions with a side order of gale force winds! It was a special day from the ceremony, which included a multi-tasking father of the bride who both gave away and married his daughter, to the mulled wine that warmed everyones cockles and including possibly the worlds most adorable Flower Girl. Thank you guys for letting me be part of your day. You were great sports enabling us to get the necessary shots in very trying circumstances. Without further ado check out some of the shots from the day.
Last weekend we had the pleasure of a visit from Sarah's parents, all the way up from the South coast of England. It was great to see them as we hadn't all been together in a wee while, so we had an impromptu photoshoot that I'm sure the results of which will be seen on a certain family calender soon! Anyhow, here's some photos from our endeavours.
I know! They are old enough to have children!
Say Crowdie!
Fun was had by all!
Christmas has come early! The wedding album of Mairi and Stephen has just been delivered today as well. And the results of all our hard work is a beautiful heirloom to treasure forever. It beautifully captures the day at the lovely Braid Centre and Brunstfield Hotel in Edinburgh. Here's a few images of the album and accessories.
Transparent title page
Parents' album and bag
Feature album and parents' album
The Bruntsfield HotelThe Braid CentreLast Tuesday I had the pleasure of a trip up North to photograph food and room shots at
The Pierhouse Hotel and Restaurantin Port Appin, near Oban. I always take every opportunity to go up North and especially the West Coast - completely awe inducing scenery. Driving back through Glen Coe as the sun was beginning to set was just beautiful.
Thanks to Nick and Nikki for making me so welcome up there. That's a truely fantastic place and location you've got there. Here's a taster - almost literally - of some of the images.
Scotland: the best place in the world for fresh shell fish
Mmmmm.......
Lovely rooms (with a view!)
Hmmm... I feel like a wee dram now!
It's Castle Stalker (or Castle Aaarrgh for all you Monty Python fans) with views of Lismore
It'll be blue skies tomorrow!
