Stithians Reservoir in the drought
Cornwall has experienced some of the driest weather in 130yrs during 2022. This has meant that reservoirs are at their lowest levels seen for many years. I have been photographing Stithians reservoir over the past three months, using my drone – as it gives a much better view of the levels than from ground level. […]
Why businesses need brand photography
What is brand photography, and why do you need it? Brand photography is a game-changer when it comes to attracting clients and making an impact online. While stock images can be helpful, they lack the personal touch and uniqueness that brand photography provides. When you invest in brand photography, you’re creating a library of images […]
Campsite photography
The last few months have been very busy, with various photography assignments in my diary. One of those assignments, and one that had been in my diary for a while, waiting for good weather, has been to go to campsites in Cornwall, and take photographs for a national Campsite website. With the holiday season now […]
From film, to DSLR, to mirrorless. My camera journey
When digital cameras were introduced into the market, they quickly replaced film and caused a disruption in photography. It made photography available to just about anyone regardless of their skill level. What the Digital Age ushered in was the availability of affordable consumer electronic devices which anyone can use. What followed was the Computer and […]
Photography for press releases
It’s not all property photography. Last week I was booked by the Food Warehouse to photograph the opening of their new store in Truro.I arrived at 6.30am and there was already a queue of people waiting for the opening. By 7am the car park was full – and the store wasn’t going to open until 7.45am! After […]
Stock photography for clients
The work of a photographer can be extremely varied, and ultimately very rewarding. No two days are alike. And I like that. Last week I was asked to do some stock photography for Scottish Power. Client stock photography is quite different to my personal stock photography, which I take to generate additional income. Sometimes it’s […]
Working with Plum Guide
Working with a new client is something I always look forward to. It’s a new and exciting challenge, as all clients differ in their photographic requirements. Plum Guide is no different in that respect. They are very exacting in their requirements from photographers. In their own words – Restaurants have the Michelin Star. Books have […]
Product Photography
Technical product photography is not something I do very often, but I really enjoy the challenge. Quite different from photographing events, or even property, the photographer controls everything when it comes to product photography. Firstly the background. For most product photography a white background is preferable, as the products need to be shown clearly on […]
Business Secretary visits British Lithium
Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, has visited British Lithium’s pilot plant near Roche. The minister met key members of the British Lithium team, toured the plant and saw some of the lithium carbonate that has been produced from the mica in locally extracted Cornish granite – a […]
Wistmans Wood
On a recent visit to Plymouth, I had a few hours spare in the afternoon, and took the opportunity to visit Wistmans Wood, high on Dartmoor. The moss covered boulders, and twisted, ancient brambles of Wistman’s Wood are haunted by tales of druids, ghosts, and supernatural spooks. For the real details, I’ll quote Wikipedia: Wistman’s […]