January 4th, 2010 by Rick | No Comments
What a year 2009 has been for First Focus Photography!…..I firstly just want to thank all my clients, friends and associates for all your support this year. I have so many great highlights!, Truly the year of Burlesque, I have photographed many great events for the Dublin Burlesque Ball & the Burlesque and Cabaret Social [...]
September 23rd, 2009 by Rick | No Comments
My latest photographic jaunt around my hometown of Scarborough N.Yorks resulted in a journey through the old Victorian Cemetery on Dean Road & Manor Road. I explored the area upon the suggestion of my Dad, so we headed out in mixed weather sunshine and showers to greet us, after stopping for a fish n Chip [...]
September 11th, 2009 by Rick | 3 Comments
The idea of a specific time reserved for leisure originated in the1930’s. Contemporary medical theories believing in the benefits of fresh air and sunlight encouraged the pursuit of open-air pursuits and led to the establishment of a number of outdoor pools with amenities. The more elaborate examples were called Lidos, a term borrowed from the [...]
July 16th, 2009 by Rick | 4 Comments
Over the last 10 years or so I have had a fascination with the crumbling ruin’s of my old seaside hometown of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. I have many great childhood memories of the beach, swimming pools and outdoor theme parks, there was the South Bay Pool, Water splash world, Kinder land and Marvel’s Amusement Park [...]
February 28th, 2009 by Wedge | No Comments
Waking up to a blanket of snow earlier this month is always a delight for any Photographer, I packed my gear and headed out to the local park. I decided to go with my trusty Olympus OM1 SLR, a David Bailey favourite from 1973. This is truly a great little camera that puts back the [...]
