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PR – do you need photography to hold the front page?

So you’ve got a great story but will a journalist print it? Do you need that killer shot to help grab the headlines? After all a picture paints a thousand words – or does it? Take the food industry. What’s … Continue reading

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Summer’s gone, school’s back

Remember all that beautiful weather back in April? Around us the farmers we in a bit of a tizz worrying about their crops. Well, the warm dry spell didn’t last long. In fact, it’s been a pretty miserable summer. Damp, … Continue reading

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Bye bye supermarket (for now)

Only a few weeks ago the land around here was parched. We’d barely had any proper rain all winter and you’d be forgiven for thinking we’d moved to Morocco. The farmers were in particularly sombre mood as nothing seemed to … Continue reading

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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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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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Out on the street

Bit of a break from shooting just food images this week. I’ve been out and about attempting to capture the feel of a traditional street market, in this case in Canterbury. The client wanted some shots that portray the true … 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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Let’s hear it for Ermintrude

Those of us of a certain vintage will remember Ermintrude as the pink cow from The Magic Roundabout. Although I was more of a Dylan fan, from a food perspective I reckon that Ermintrude and her bovine chums have given … Continue reading

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