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Looking forward to 2012, New Project

Matthew — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:32:41 +0000

It seems to have been a particularly mild winter this year, and I even managed to get a little time off to attend the SWWP Photography Convention in London. The convention really gave me a chance to meet fellow photographers, network and find inspiration for 2012. The year is certainly an exciting prospect for me. [...]

The Seasons, make up shoot in Redditch

Matthew — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:05:24 +0000

If you have followed my blog you will know I adore working with make up artists, especially if the work is a something a little less ordinary. So todays shoot wasn’t in Warwickshire but just down the road in Redditch. There were four of us involved Lizzie Sifford a young but talented makeup artist, Loretta [...]

Another Gold Award! Photojournalistic wedding image

Matthew — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:50:45 +0000

Proud to announce yet another Gold Award in the SWPP monthly competition. This image was entered into the wedding photojournalist category and was taken at Clearwell Castle on a wedding with Treasured Forever. Although originally awarded a silver was upgraded to a gold following a review of all silvers by the senior judges within the [...]

SWPP November Competition – Gold Award

Matthew — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:06:36 +0000

November see’s the last monthly competition with the Societies. Being a member of the SWPP I thought it was about time I entered a few more images and the last one of the year seemed fitting. I entered a few images and am pleased to announce I was awarded 1 Gold award for this image [...]

Latest Images from Warwickshire on Flickr

Matthew — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:31:23 +0000

Quick update post with the latest images on Flickr, including a shoot with the lovely Andra in the beautiful autumnal colours at Coventry’s Coombe Park, as well as a few images from the recent shoot at Highley Station. A fantastic museum with functioning steam trains!.

Quick update from Warwickshire Photographer

Matthew — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:25:23 +0000

Well things have been very busy here and I haven’t had a lot of time for my personal projects. As always it’s often my priority to get images finished before I look at the work I do just for me. The last shoot I posted about with Roxana in Birmingham still has a long list [...]

Roxy at the Custard Factory

Matthew — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:50:55 +0000

For those who haven’t been to the Custard Factory it’s a quirky place in the heart of Birmingham. It seems to be a home for creatives and has some great shops, cafes and bars, as well as a rather fun and funky room we had the use of for the afternoon. I had already worked [...]

Bridal Shoot in Birmingham – Brindley Place

Matthew — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:53:34 +0000

I had been planning on carrying out a bridal shoot, mostly just for fun and my portfolio. Fortunately Roxana a friend from Birmingham was available as was a wedding dress kindly provided by Robert Newman. So we travelled to St Thomas’s Peace Garden in Birmingham to capture some bridal style images. This garden was a classical [...]

Mentoring day with McGillicuddy

Matthew — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:06:13 +0000

Monday was my regular MMOS day and it was especially interesting. After the usual morning critiques and discussion on our progress as both photographer and businesses we got ready for our practical portion of the day. Damian announced rather than being in the studio, we were heading out to one of his favourite local locations [...]

Home portrait session with Loretta

Matthew — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:00:05 +0000

Loretta has been a friend for many years now and we have had quite a few photoshoots together. Loretta is an actress/dancer/singer and all round talented girl. I am sure you will agree she is also very beautiful. This shoot was very simple and done in less than 30 minutes, with just 2 small portable [...]