Over the past few years, there has been a real shift towards photographers wanting their images to look more cinematic. It’s not necessarily something you will see in commercial photography but on social media, there are countless accounts dedicated to the cinematic aesthetic, and they are incredibly popular! So how do you make your images look cinematic? I took an evening stroll to see what I could create.
Read MoreIt’s pretty fair to say that in 2022, Birmingham had one of its busiest years ever! Without doubt, the absolute pinnacle was the Commonwealth Games. It was an incredible display of sport, community, entertainment and a whole lot more. I’m very pleased to say I was (a very, very small) part of it. One year on, I’m taking a look back at a crazy couple of weeks!
Read MoreLife is full of ‘firsts’.. Your first holiday, your first car, your first house. Some are certainly more exciting than others and some are, well, a bit of a disaster! I took my first bikepacking adventure last week and very much like all of my other ‘firsts’ it had it started out great and soon descended into calamity…
Read MorePhotographing Birmingham’s Skyline can sometimes feel like a thankless task. Living in the knowledge that your photo will pretty quickly be outdated when the next development shoots skyward can make you wonder why you bother. However, this is not all doom and gloom, quite the opposite.
Read MoreI recently took a few days off after what feels like a very hectic 2023 so far! The idea was simple, a little bit of relaxation and maybe take a few photos if the opportunity presented itself. However, I also had a sneaky plan to try something out that may take my photography in a very different direction later in the year, but would it work out?
Read MoreTo say that 2022 has been an odd year would be a bit of understatement. Everybody knows that the last few years have been a challenge. The 2020 Pandemic ruined lives, businesses and the economy and things were not too much rosier in 2021! So I think we were all hoping that 2022 might finally be the year where things felt a bit more normal.
Read MoreAnother week and another rooftop with spectacular views over Birmingham! I was incredibly lucky to be invited to grab some shots from the roof of House of Fraser, one of Birmingham’s most recognisable buildings. As if this wasn’t good enough, it also meant that I would be taking in some pretty special views of ‘Christmas in Cathedral Square’ - Birmingham’s Independent Christmas Market at St Philip’s Cathedral.
Read MoreIt’s not everyday that you get asked if you would like to take photos from a building with some of the best views in Birmingham! So when the awesome people at Staying Cool at the Rotunda reached out to me, I jumped at the chance! In truth, I’ve shot from here a few times in the past but the opportunity was too good to turn down.
Read MoreToday I went to photograph the demolition of Rugeley Power Station and it didn’t end well for me or the power station! I’ve never actually witnessed a demolition like this before so when I read about it in the local news, I was excited to make the short trip from Birmingham to Rugeley to witness the spectacle!
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to improve your Car Photography skills? For many of us, cars are things of beauty but trying to turn our ’snaps’ into eye-catching masterpieces is quite the challenge! Whether you want to take shots of your pride and joy or are actually looking to make a career out of Automotive Photography - I have an essential resource for you!
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