Out of My Comfort ZoneDuring lockdown lots of people were furloughed and many people still find themselves at home. A friend of mine is currently still furloughed, and we were recently discussing how she could start her own online business. Sharon specialises in upscaling existing clothing, using trim, beading, and lace to create new individual garments. She has recently started a facebook page called 'it's just trimtastic' and Instagram itsjusttrimtastic21 facebook page and online fashion business. Sharon needed some photographs for online use, and I suggested that when I next visited London, that I arranged to visit her house for a photo shoot. We arranged to meet last weekend, and I took my trusty Fuji XE1 with 18-55mm zoom lens. Upon arrival, I set about rearranging the room in order to place the photo shoot adjacent to the bay window, where the sunlight was shining through the diffused net curtains. Sharon set up her tailors dummy, and had a number of tops and products that she wanted me to photograph, as well was some shoes and complete outfits that she was to model for the shoot. Despite not having a lot of available space to work, I was able to create a pleasing background complete with freshly cut flowers. Fortunately the sun shone throughout the shoot, and the light lit the clothing perfectly. Whilst this is not my usual subject to photograph, I really enjoyed the experience and it was great to catch up with my good friend. I am really proud of the photographs taken on the day, and they look great on Sharon's online store.
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I began to take things more seriously 5 years ago, when I was invited to be the official event photographer at the London Landlord Accreditation Schemes, annual networking event at The Taj Hotel in St James.
Last year I shot the LLAS Event, and I was then approached by Mountain Warehouse to photograph their Summer Party at the London Physic Gardens in Chelsea. This was a wonderful event, attended by over 300 people, and it was my first opportunity to photograph such an event.
Then in total contrast, I was asked to photograph a funeral which I accepted with some trepidation. I did not know what to expect, but it turned out to be one of the most moving and gratifying days photography I have so far undertaken.To finish of a successful year, I was contacted once again by Mountain Warehouse, to photograph their Christmas event and the launch of their new London HQ in Victoria. it was another well attended event, and I enjoyed the experience tremendously.
Going forward, I am now looking forward to photographing more events in 2025, as well as developing my people, portrait and dog photography skills. I have also recently invested a considerable sum in new professional Canon photography equipment, and can't wait to shoot with it! |
