Tag Archives: Chelmsford

Alice and Jemma – Classical portraiture with the 5D and 85mm f1.8

Posted on October 9, 2012 by roystrutt

Alice and Jemma joined me in Greensted for an autumn photoshoot – the classic Canon 85mm f1.8 – great lens on a full frame camera and brilliantly sharp at f2 and above – all processing with Lightroom 4 Lighting control … Continue reading →

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Amorae Bridal opens in Chipping Ongar

Posted on April 8, 2012 by roystrutt

Amorae Bridal has recently opened in Chipping Ongar – offering a wide range of wedding dresses and accessories from designers such as White Rose , Demetrios , Cosmobella , Orea Sposa , Sonsie , D’zage , Ellea , Eternity and … Continue reading →

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Amy at UK Model Folios – London – Leica M9 – 50mm Summicron

Posted on January 4, 2012 by roystrutt

During the formal shoot at UK Model Folios in London we used the Summicron 50mm f2 (version 3 dating back to around 1970 ) with the M9 for some classical portraiture of Amy – natural light with reflectors

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Fuji X10 for portraits vs Canon 5D MK2 with 135mm f2L

Posted on December 4, 2011 by roystrutt

During a family portrait session today using the excellent Canon 135mm f2L I experimented with the Fuji X10 to do a comparison This is the Canon at f2.2 ISO 1600 jpeg and this is the Fuji X10 – aperture priority … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights switch on – Chipping Ongar with the TOWIE celebs

Posted on December 3, 2011 by roystrutt

On Friday the Christmas lights were switched on in Chipping Ongar town centre by The Only Way is Essex celebs Gemma Collins and the Twins Dino and Georgio – The weather was cold dry and crisp and the event was … Continue reading →

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Cruising with the Fuji X10 on the Cunard Queen Victoria – Part 1

Posted on November 13, 2011 by roystrutt

The X10 arrived just before we set off on a cruise round the Eastern Mediterranean from Athens in Greece to Venice in Italy over 12 days Despite reservations I decided to take just the Fuji X10 and its older more … Continue reading →

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Hazel Pippa and Jess – Outdoor portraits – Norfolk UK – Leica M9 (mainly)

Posted on November 5, 2011 by roystrutt

Here is a selection from last weeks family portraiture shoot in Brampton Norfolk UK with the three “Sisters” – Large gold reflector – Leica M9 with Tele Elmarit 90mm at f2.8 to f3.2 …and a few Canon 5D Mk2 and … Continue reading →

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Roseanna and Amy in Puerto Banus – Spain – Canon 550D with 55 – 250 EF-S IS Zoom and DXO Pro

Posted on October 27, 2011 by roystrutt

Travelling light in Spain I decided to just take the Canon 550D and a couple of light consumer lenses – I have always liked the Canon 55 – 250 mm for its results and versatility If you then process with … Continue reading →

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Michelle the mum-to-be ~ Leica M9 with Voigtlander Color Heliar 75mm f2.5

Posted on October 19, 2011 by roystrutt

Michelle is expecting the new arrival next month – this shoot captured Michelle in late afternoon October light with a very autumnal flavour We used mainly the M9 with a lens I have owned for a while but tends to … Continue reading →

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Bridesmaids in preparation – Fuji X100 vs Canon 5D Mk2

Posted on October 8, 2011 by roystrutt

I recently photographed Kerry and Dean’s wedding in Corringham Essex UK (25 miles from London) – Great excitement with the bridemaids, make up, dresses and nerves. The trusty X100 joined the project alongside the Canon 5D for the lower pressure … Continue reading →

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