Winter weather

Whilst we had a dusting of snow last week, I managed to get out with the camera and have a look around the local area.

Kim and Brian's Wedding

I had the pleasure of attending and photographing Kim and Brian's Wedding on the 25th November. The weather was definitely on the cold side, with freezing temperatures outside as we did some of the group photos in the failing light of the day.

Back to Black

After seeing the Photo Noir style of Photography being demonstrated by Kenny Martin, I have been practicing the style and had some willing Family members around to do an entire session on the subject. Here is the outcome:

Autumn Shoot

I made the most of the decent weather last weekend to get out and do a couple of photo shoots whilst the Autumn colours were still around, here is my delightful Niece having fun and being my model for the afternoon, she was great!

Oscar's 6 Month photo session

Following Oscar through the first year of his life had me return yesterday to capture the images of him at the six month old stage. He is growing fast and such fun to take pictures of, always full of smiles, I just can't believe how fast the sessions seem to come around. Back in Jan/Feb for the next one. Here is a sneak peak at some of the photos.

Jak second location shoot

We were out yesterday for the second location shoot with Jak. He had some specific shots he wanted me to capture, and I had some ideas I wanted to try. Thankfully the weather held off for us, although it did get dark rather quick towards the end. Watch and enjoy!

Another busy day away from the Office

This is some footage of an aircraft launch from the Carrier I was on earlier this week. You will note the guy in the yellow shirt who seems to orchestrate the launch of the aircraft, the guy in front of him in the green top, sitting in the whole, is the one who operates the catapult. Watch them as the aircraft go past, particularly on the second launch, thats what you call dicing with death, duck too late and your out! This is the same catapult that I went off of, but those that know me will know it needed to be a much bigger plane! Still 0-180 mph in 4 seconds was awesome!

Busy family times

This had been a quiet moth photographically, i have been busy sorting out the plans to build my studio in the garden, modifying the plans following the first refusal to planning permission by the council, outside of that it's been a great month for family time. Went to the Great Dorset Steam Fair, some local visits, a trip to Alton Towers for the weekend with my Brother and his family, then off this weekend again to Butlins at Minehead. Normal photographic activity will be restored sometime in mid october when i return from a works trip to the USA!

Keeley, Jack and Family

Last Friday I was invited around to take the family portraits for a friend of mine with the emphasis on Keeley and her new brother Jack, here is a small slideshow of the session.

Bristol Balloon Fiesta

I went with the family to the Bristol Balloon Fiesta last Thursday. It was the first time we had attended this event and whilst during the day it was relatively slow going, particularly as the winds had picked up which prevented the balloons launching, the evening was spectacular! During the afternoon, the shaped balloons were inflated and tethered, there were several shapes and sizes, not forgetting the pink gnome but, the motor bike dominated the skies with a height, when inflated, of 37 metres and a width of approx 45 metres, it was huge. The evening culminated with the night glow where 20-30 balloons were synchronised in inflation and then burning/glowing, all done to music! Here are a few shots taken on the day, it was a colourful day, Black and white would no do it justice! We will be going again next year!