Monday, 31 October 2011

Gonzilla TV get spooky at Milton Keynes:

Last month, organised by the Rich Jonas and the Board Syndicate, I was asked to shoot their UK team riders at halloween snow dome special rail session. With a top UK team of rail slayers, we shot well into the twilight hours, witnessing a mixture of epic tricks and Halloween radness! Keep an eye-out for this in future magazines, but here is the film the talented lads at Gonzillia TV recently released!


Sunday, 30 October 2011

LG Freeze at Battersea:

Returning for my 3rd consecutive year to the freestyle ski and snowboard event in the heart of London - The Relentless Freeze Festival. An international team of athletes battled it out with a backdrop of the magnificent Battersea Power Station, while I was on commission for WGSN to report the latest fashion trends on and off the slopes and meet up with some good friends during the spectacular show!

Thursday, 27 October 2011

The Final Day of Workshops


Back with friends at ADeC and Bargroves Youth Centre to connect with young people in St Neots. I was asked to attend a workshop during the day as well as round up the BMX and Skate workshops from the previous week. Despite heavy rain we loaded the Bargroves Van with bikes and ventured back to Corby's Adrenaline Alley to capture the action and encourage photographic practice.

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Hereford today, St Neots Tomorrow!


Arriving in Hereford this afternoon was like a breath of fresh air; rolling hills, beautiful blue skies and a freshness in the air that only the countryside can deliver. The small city of Hereford is the gateway to Wales and some breathtaking terrain. I headed to Andy's Kitchen to set up a series of images as part of the Herefords Annual photography festival fringe. It was a delight to meet both Kate and David, use tools which i forgot and get my work back on wall space! Here are some rather shaky images i took this afternoon:



Tuesday, 25 October 2011

A day of two halfs indeed!

This morning, way before the rooster calls, I ventured to Downing street to capture Breast Cancer Campaign illuminate Number 10 for Wear it Pink day this coming Friday. Featured in the Evening standard this evening the Prime Minister is quoted to be "delighted". Below is one of the images captured this morning.

Moving on, next stop was to the University of Westminster to drop of more 120 film and Scan the remaining negatives on file which will top up my Roadside Britain project. Then as the evening drew to a close, it was off to the Magnum Offices to attend a book signing with one of the UKs most legendary and iconic photographers, Martin Parr. Below is a picture take during his talk about his new endeavor "The Protest Books"

Monday, 24 October 2011

Workshops at Corby Skate Park:

Organised by ADeC and St Neots Youth Team, last week I was at the second of 3 workshops helping young people develop their photography skills. Next session will be held at St Neots Skate park....


Workshop organisers Daryl and Emma with the Skate and BMX crew from St Neots

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Workshops with St Neots Youth Team:

Thanks to friends at AdeC and St Neots Youth team, on Monday evening i was back at Bargroves Youth Centre to begin a second photography workshop session. Aimed at young people with a key interest in skate and bmx photography, these workshops are spread over 3 days and incorporate introductory photography sessions at St Neots and Corby skate park as well as the youth centre. Look out for imagery from tomorrows session at Corby Skate Park.

Saturday, 15 October 2011

12 page feature in The Reason Snowboard Mag:

It's with great pleasure that i add this blog post - friends at The Reason Magazine have given me 12 pages for a feature shoot earlier in the year. Uk pro snow-boarders Ross Neadham, Ollie Plumley and Chris Kightly joined me to shoot at one of France's most under rated resorts - La Plagne. Pick up a copy or head to The Reason site.

Friday, 14 October 2011

Xscape with Nitro, 686 and Arbor Snowboard Team

After a last minute photo call with the cast of Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre capturing imagery for Breast Cancer Campaign and Wear it Pink month, i headed up the M1 for a midnight photo-shoot with the UK Nitro, 686 and Arbor snowboard team at Xscape in Milton Keynes. Smoke bombs, loads of lighting, Gonzilia TV filming and lots of tricks on the donky rail kindly provided by the Park shapers at X-Scape. Teaming up with Nitro Team manager, Rich Jonas, the riders donned some funky halloween gear and face paint and displayed a wide range of tricks way past all our bed times!


Getting into character at Milton Keynes Snow Dome



The Legally Blonde Cast between showings at the Savoy Theatre

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Purple Turtle with Desert Scene:

Another fine evening with the Desert Scene crew and an all American line up at Camden's Purple Turtle:


Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Some of my favourite images

I have been asked to pick some of my favourite images for a meeting next week, after booting up various hard drives, this selection mainly from Ghana and India captured on my Woca 120A camera are certainly going in..

Monday, 10 October 2011

News From Age UK:

Below is a a tear sheet taken from the 'Little Book Of Age UK' recently sent from the charities marketing team, this particular page illustrates Age UK's care in crisis campaign which I worked on during 2010.


While see how my imagery arrived at Number 10, when On 12th September a delegation of six campaigners delivered a giant postcard to Prime Minister, David Cameron, urging him not to increase the women’s state pension age beyond 65 until 2020.

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Milton Keynes for the TSA Big Bang:


Many thanks to the guys at TSA for inviting me along for a second time to present a snowboard photography seminar during the Big Bang Snowboard Show yesterday. Introducing a broad spectrum of experiences merged with photography technics, the talk highlighted my career in snowsports photography which began in 2006.


Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon:


Joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to capture participants running in support of the Breast Cancer research charity. 1000's took to the streets and ran through the beautiful Hyde Park this morning to raise money for various charities. On the side line where the dedicated team of volunteers as well as B.C.C staff to cheer on those participating and raising much needed funds.....

Thursday, 6 October 2011

New art work from the Eastern Hub...

Over the past 12 months i've taken on many commissions from friends at the Suffolk Eastern Enterprise. I've been delighted to attend many of their launch days and meet the many talented entrepreneurs both experienced and budding new students. The following designs highlights how Brigit has used some of my imagery in their new brochure:










Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Recent Photo-shoots for Breast Cancer Campaign:

Collaborating with Breast Cancer Campaign and their push to promote 'Wear It Pink', recent photo-shoots have captured Scottish celebrity Master Chef and Entrepreneur Michelle Mone as well as the charming Tara Palmer Tomkinson....

Monday, 3 October 2011

Pink Aerobics in Hyde Park:

After a glorious weekend throughout much of England, looking back over images shoot on Sunday afternoon's annual Pink Aerobics event in Hyde Park, I can't help but laugh at our unpredictable weather - for last year we were greeted with mud, plenty of rain and the occasional sunny spell. Such a contrast as well over 300 participants, all 'shock a leg' to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. I was asked by event organiser and proprietor, Selaine Saxby, from Less Bounce to come along and shoot the action and enjoy the dance routines from all 5 acts.

Saturday, 1 October 2011

Desert Scene and 120 Scans:

Last night I was asked by Desert Scene Rock to shoot another epic night with European Stoner Rock bands at the Purple Turtle in Camden. Joining friends and shooting the headlining band 'My Sleeping Karma'. While during the day, i was at University of Westminster scanning imagery stocked up from the summer. Imagery from my Roadside Britain project, some from Nick and Becky's wedding and a few random films thrown in. Here are two very conflicting images. I hope you like them...


- A lovely image taken during one of my many road-trips this summer - Kodak Portra 160VC -

- My Sleeping Karma at the Purple Turle -