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Be prepared…

Actually, I did embrace the Scout motto as a child (at least until an accident with an axe at summer camp forced me into early retirement. But that’s a story for another day…). Anyway, one thing I’ve learned in this … Continue reading

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No whining about English wine

Spent some time this week with a couple of French guys. During conversation over lunch (a short affair with no alcohol – yes, really) one of them remarked on the quality of English wine saying how much he enjoyed a … Continue reading

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A beachside treasure – keep it to yourself

Spent a lovely day last week working at the seaside. Camber Sands is, as you’d expect, renowned for it vast expanse of wide open beach that seems to stretch forever. When I was there the tide was right out – … Continue reading

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Sky-high food shoot

A first for me last week. Like most regular flyers, I’m not usually wowed by the quality of airline food. And having seen Heston attempt to improve things at BA, I now have a better understanding of the problems faced … Continue reading

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Cross with Easter buns

No sooner is all the Christmas paraphernalia cleared off their shelves than the supermarkets re-stock them with Easter “goodies”. I’ve been seeing hot cross buns since February. To me that’s not right – but then the supermarkets don’t care too … Continue reading

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Britain at its Best

We Brits do love to knock ourselves. It’s part of our national make-up. Always deriding the state of the weather, our roads and our cuisine. I agree about the roads – the pothole situation is pretty dire and getting worse. … Continue reading

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Local hero

Over the years I’ve been fortunate to work with some very talented, committed and passionate local food heroes (several of whom are quite mad too. But that’s for another day). These are the people who still believe in quality, locally … Continue reading

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Think first shoot second

All photographers develop a style of their own – thank goodness! Most of my work revolves around food – growing, processing, cooking, plating and eating it. I use available light where I can (to make the food look as natural … Continue reading

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Saving my bacon

Aside from a weakness for bacon sandwiches, I’ve never been a big fan of porcine products. It probably stems from the very overcooked pork and sloppy apple sauce which was served up to me as school lunch. But times have … Continue reading

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I think I need someone to shoot some food…

Many of my commissions have started with a conversation along these lines. But not all. Sometimes I’ll get a very clear and detailed brief with a proper budget, deadline and creative direction. Great – all I have to do then … Continue reading

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