What exactly are ‘formal photos’? Towards the middle of the 19th Century, when photography was still fairly new and the photographers only had Large Format cameras to work with (the large beautiful looking ones you only see in museums these days) that used glass plates -before film existed – and a heavy tripod to operate; … Read More
A time to reflect on all the Christmas photography shoots….. Over the years as a photographer in London, I have taken so many wonderful photos at this magical time of year. As we reach the end of 2025, 20 years of being in business for me, I thought it would be a great chance to … Read More
Video, Showreel and Production Services I now offer photography and video shoot production services, which is what I did for Educate a Child International, who were featuring a campaign across London on The London Underground in the autumn of 2025 and wanted to have it captured and made into a 90 second film. What does … Read More
London Headshot Photography One of the things I often see when looking at a company website or presence on social media, is a lack of consistency and professionalism in their staff images. There is something really impressive about a company who has a really clean and professional ‘About Us’ section on their website, with flattering … Read More
What’s it like to be a……A Fundraising Consultant? I first met Sarah in May 2021, when she hired me to shoot some personal branding images for her. We got on so well, and had lots to share, regarding our lockdown experiences as self employed freelancers. This was probably one of my first shoots after lockdown … Read More
Luxury Charity Ball Photography in King’s Cross London I was so delighted to be asked to do the charity event photography for The Kay Mason Foundation’s inaugural Hummingbird Ball was held at Goodenough College in King’s Cross, London last month. An elegant black-tie evening bringing together philanthropists, business leaders and high-profile guests in support of … Read More
Find out all about this beautiful venue, behind Oxford Circus, with a colourful history… I first worked for No.11 Cavendish Square when I was kindly introduced to the venue by Matthew Tolchard, who I met when I shot for The Red Carnation Hotel Group. He went on to head up Commercial Activities for The Kings … Read More
What’s it like to be a……..Registrar at Lambeth Town Hall? I first met Rebecca on the London swing dance circuit, where we both regularly bump into each other at social events. When I found out she was a registrar I was very excited and had many questions. I have ‘met’ probably 200+ registrars when shooting … Read More
Aures London – Venue Showcase I first met one of the founders of Aures London, Robyn Collins (below left), when she was working at Floridita, for D&D London (which is now 100 Wardour Street. We got on well and she kept my details to hand when she left, so I was delighted when she got … Read More
What’s it like to be….. A Managing Director for the luxurious, customer focussed, Red Carnation (Hotel) Collection? Malcolm Hendry has always been someone I’ve said hello to on my various shoot at The Rubens Hotel, part of the Red Carnation Collection. Always cheerful and friendly, it was a delight to interview him for my blog … Read More
What’s it like to…….Work at Six Senses Hotel in Vietnam….and now……Viceroy Bali…. I first met Patrick at The Jumeriah Carlton Tower… ……where I was hired to photograph a new cocktail launch. Honestly, I don’t have the clearest memory of that day as Patrick kept encouraging my assistant and I to sample the drinks! Patrick subsequently … Read More