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 15th, 2009 by Rick | No Comments
I recently did a series of studio shoots and family portraits using “Hi-Key” Lastolite backgrounds and Bowen’s lighting kits to full effect, my favourite shots are shown here.
May 15th, 2009 by Wedge | No Comments
My latest photo editorial is another collaboration with stylest Emma McElroy for “Gatita’s Attic-vintage boutique”, Shot on location at a crash repair shop and Attic room store and featuring model Una McElroy. Photographic editorial is for in store promotional use & advertising distribution. Photos from the shoot can be viewed in my main gallery.
March 16th, 2009 by Wedge | No Comments
I have recently been archiving my photos to HDD (Hard disk drive) and whilst doing so have come across lots of old photo-shoots that I shot back in the day! some now over 10 years ago! One such shoot was a photo fashion editorial that I shot in a graveyard in Bolton back in 1998, [...]
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 [...]
