Saying Goodbye to Flickr

Hello, Happy Sunday!

I’ve just changed the layout of my wordpress page to optimize image viewability and realised that I have a plethora of broken links.  So firstly, apologies if you cannot view any sets of images at the moment, I’m currently in the process of fixing this!

I took the decision to delete my flickr page for a few reasons; mainly because of the safety of my high-res images.  Generally speaking, the internet is not a safe place to house any artwork because it’s so easy to… “borrow”.  Granted that! You hope that people use your work and say it’s by you – helping to increase exposure!

My problem with flickr was that it allowed anyone to access my high-res versions, no questions asked.  I’ve used deviantART since the beginning of my photographic career and respect that they give you the options of which sizes anyone can have access to – plus they work directly with the Creative Commons charity!

In the future, my high-res images will still be housed on my deviantART account and sets of images will be on my facebook fan page.

My website is currently in the process of being put together so, I’ll keep you updated when this is set up!

The Famous Class – Video Shoot

Last Sunday I spent a few hours at a flat in Limehouse, East London on the film set for The Famous Class’s music video for their latest single Emily.

You can check out all my images from the shoot here!

My Last Mistake – Live @ The Fly, London

 

Last week I strolled on down to New Oxford Street to see my friends Leah, Rich and Amber perform at The Fly.  I’d photographed their band, My Last Mistake, a few years ago at the Barfly and since had been meaning to do a follow-up show!

Downstairs at the Fly is incredibly dark… small… and made photographing sans flash a little bit of a nightmare.  I thought all was at a loss until I uploaded these onto my computer.

6 of my best are currently on display on deviantART and the majority of the snaps can be found on my facebook page here.

Day of the Dead

Buenos Dias!

This year’s November 1st was spent at the British Museum, armed with camera.  The Museum was holding a Day of the Dead exhibition to celebrate the Spanish/Mexican tradition in true style…

There was a huge turn out to see the dancing and displays; including its very own funeral procession throughout the venue.

You can view the few pictures I took on my facebook page here!

Teddy

Something a little different…

I spent a little time layering this piece to make the teddy’s colours stand out more vibrantly. It was such a gorgeous bear and I wish I could have been squeezing it as tightly as its owner was!

I’ve entered this for jpgmag.com’s theme: Nostalgia with the quote: “When a stuffed bear was your bestest friend… and went on adventures you could only dream about. It seems like such an age ago…!”

Please vote for me by clicking on the image.

thanks!

Transformations – Vote For Me!

How the application of a little hairspray and make up can transform Zoe...

Hello!

This image is another one taken from my huge batch of Carnival snaps.
Zoe accompanied me for the day so, had to feel the the watchful lens of my camera. Luckily for her, I caught some fantastic moments of her on camera! This particular moment was when we just arrived in Notting Hill Gate and realised that everyone has sporting bright colours and glittery make-up. So, we found the first street corner, whipped out whatever we could find in our bags and transformed ourselves into Carnival Queens… well, not quite, but almost!

The latest theme on JPG Magazine is Transformation: “If there’s one rule of life, it’s that everything changes. Post your photo of something going through a change.” and I thought this was appropriate. Just a shame I couldn’t do a before and after pose…

Anyway, please click on the image and vote for me!

Dancin’ Jamaica Style

JPG Magazine have just released their new photo challenge: Dancing!

I flicked through my latest Notting Hill Carnival snaps and decided to submit this picture, which I’ve not titled “Dancin’ Jamaica Style”.

What do you think?

Now Featured in the Schmap London Guide!

I’ve just discovered that my picture (above) taken from a recent visit to Kew Gardens is now featuring in the Schmap London Guide! Click above to find out more.

Notting Hill Carnival 2009

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I made my way down to the Notting Hill Carnival yesterday with my camera and a head full of enthusiasm.  I love the carnival; the sounds, the colours, the people… it just makes me super happy!  Anyway, I spent the majority of my day snapping up some of the fantastic costumes from the parade.  Check them out below!!

Sports Day

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Last week we had a sports day.  My boss and I had spent our last few weeks planning some outdoor funtimes for our staff who were in need of a bit of a morale boost after the recession.  Fortunately, the weather held up (although, it was a little touch-and-go) and we had a few people come to play – most likely tempted by the thought of free booze rather than looking ridiculous!

Anyway, I was the photographer and took A LOT of action shots.  My full set along with participant comments and tagging can be viewed on my  facebook page here.  If you’re not a facebook fan, there’s always the flickr set here.