Happy new year to everyone. To start the year off on a high I thought I would post some pictures I took today.


We had some snow overnight so I decided to tread the same towpath as I have on a number of occasions to show what the canal looks like in winter. It wasn’t very cold but I only managed a two hour window between cloudless sky and fully overcast! still, it helps burn off all that turkey


I am really starting to get into my landscapes, it takes quite a mental shift from the hustle and bustle of weddings to the relative tranquility of landscapes but one that I am thoroughly enjoying. I don’t think these three images could be any more different even if I had tried.

Just wanted to write and wish all my readers a very merry Christmas. I hope Santa brings all you have wished for

The UK was particularly cold last week and as a result there were a couple of really foggy days here in the Midlands. I have been looking forward to the fog as I really wanted to get out and take some shots for ages but managed to either miss it or be too busy. Last week was different. I got out for around three hours and got a handful of shots. I was really surprised by how different things look to the camera. I had noted a few places that I thought would be good locations but when I got there the images seemed very flat but other places that I stumbled upon came out quite nicely, tell me what you think..

I have just finished producing a slideshow from a selection of weddings I shot during 2008. Watching the slideshow reminded me of all the great weddings I was lucky enough to shoot this year. I think this year has been my favourite so far. Anyway, I hope you like the show!

There has been so much hype and almost hysteria in the photography world surrounding Canons replacement for the venerable 5D. Owning a 5D myself I was quite interested to see how the new offering shapes up. I have posted here before with links to Jeff’s site reviewing the cameras excellent low light performance (a prerequisite of the name 5D) but one photographer in particular has been exploring the cameras full 1080P video mode. The great thing about this is you use the same lenses in your kit bag so if you want a fish eye effect, strap it on, if you want a super zoom with image stabilization, its just a lens change away. You also get to revel in the same ISO for video and stills so you can shoot available light full HD movies! Its fair to say this feature has left a lot of photographers wondering how to bring video into their repertoire. I originally discounted the 5D due to the auto focus remaining the same as the last 5D, It has been slightly upgraded but I’m holding out for the next 1 series body however, I’m now thinking this may have been a good investment for the video feature alone. As I start to shoot more video myself (corporate work) I’m beginning to look more and more to the 5D MkII.


One photographer that has grasped the video capabilities with both hands is Vincent Laforet, he was lucky enough to get hold of a pre-production 5D Mk2 not once but seven times! he certainly made very good use of his time with the camera and to date he has released two short films demonstrating the cameras awesome video quality as well has his own enigmatic story telling abilities. I recommend taking a look at his very interesting blog. Click here for Vincent’s blog

A couple of weeks ago I shot Laura and Mark’s wedding at the Hotel Du Vin in the centre of Birmingham. The hotel is a great boutique style place that occupies the old eye infirmary just behind St Paul’s cathedral.


Both Mark and Laura were great fun throughout the day and Mark even treated us to some karaoke in the evening! I hope you enjoy the photographs.

If your like me and love your camera equipment you may be interested to know how well Canon’s new 5D replacement fairs. Given the specs it should be the ultimate wedding photographers camera (all apart from the auto-focus IMO) Well the UK’s top wedding photographer, Jeff Ascough, has had a pre-production camera for a few weeks now and he has just posted his impressions of The 5D Mkii. You can find the article on Jeff’s blog by clicking here.

I have been watching formula 1 since i was 8ish and I can’t remember missing a race for many many years. This years championship has been riveting. It’s had colossal highs and jaw-dropping lows but it has been one of the seasons to go down in history!

I’m sure you are all aware of yesterdays result. Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton, the youngest ever F1 Champion, its about time as the UK has not had a champion for 11 years now! Funny when you think more F1 teams reside here than any other country.

To help celebrate I have posted a few photographs I took at the British Grand Prix held at Silverstone this year.

One last thing, I would like to congratulate David Coulthard on his long and very successful career in F1. He never quite made World Champion but he remains the 3rd highest points scorer in F1 history.

You may or may not know I really enjoy Halloween, I’m not sure why, I just do. I think the part I enjoy the most is carving my “jack-o’-lantern”. This year I have gone for my most ambitious design yet, let me know what you think. The pumpkin took around 3.5 hours to cut and as of yet I have had no trick-or-treaters! …….. not one!!

Happy Halloween!!!

After my last post I was left feeling quite inspired with all this moonlight photography. I have been keeping an eye out for a nice clear night and last night was perfect (although very cold) I went to the same canal but walked north this time, away from the houses. I was looking for a cleaner, more simple composition (thanks for all the feedback)

At first I tried to get the moon in frame but it was SO bright last night I was getting worse flare from the lens than I have ever got shooting into the sun. I decided instead to go for a fairly classic landscape shot just shot with moonlight.

As ever, comments are always appreciated.