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Bridesmaids in preparation – Fuji X100 vs Canon 5D Mk2

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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Portraiture using the Clarity slider on Lightroom – Leica M9 and 90mm Tele-Elmarit

The Tele – Elmarit 90mm f2.8 is one of my favourite lenses for classical portraiture – normally stopped down a little (f3.2 – f3.5) to give a little more depth of field (f2.8 is a little extreme) These were late … Continue reading

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Lenses for portraiture – Canon vs Leica

Sophie kindly agreed to model for me in this casual test of three portrait lenses (plus an odd fourth choice but certainly worthwhile – The Canon 300mm f2.8L) These images were taken late one evening about one hour from sunset … Continue reading

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Les Mots de Mo play Mylene

In July I photographed Les Mots do Mo in the Cognac region of France – this is the final compilation using the Canon 550D and the Tokina 50 135mm f2.8

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Fuji X100 – Monika plays piano at Domaine de la Nauve – Cognac

Monika is the vocalist and a guitar / accordian player for the french group Les Mots de Mo – Playing alongside guitarist Anthony Gabard and double bass player Stephane Dupe This clip is a hand held (and casual) example of … Continue reading

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Monika plays guitar at Domaine de la Nauve – Cognac – Fuji X100 video mode

Today we tested the Fuji X100 in video mode at Domaine de la Nauve – a simple test using the X100 on a small table for stability and its own built in microphone (no other options available) Edited in Windows … Continue reading

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Jeune Amour – Ashley and Damien announce their PACS in France

This week I photographed Ashley and Damien shortly after they announced their PACS – (pacte civil de solidarité (English: “civil pact of solidarity”)) – This is a form of civil partnership in France – shot at Vibrac in the Charente … Continue reading

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Domaine de la Nauve – Sunday afternoon tea with the Paillard family

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The Paillard sisters at Domaine de la Nauve – Cognac – France

Domaine de la Nauve is an 18th century french chateau on the River Charente – originally owned by the Otard brandy family I photographed Monika and Ashley in the grounds of the chateau Lightweight travel camera equipment this time – … Continue reading

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Brentwood County High School Prom – 2011

Last night I photographed the Brentwood County High School Prom with Norman at Stock Brook Country Club www.stockbrook.com A great success for the school leavers and organisers with some dazzling dresses and well dressed young men Here are a couple … Continue reading

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