Charles Brooks Photographer

Architecture In Music | Photograpging the Spaces Inside Extraordinary Instruments | Charles Brooks Photographer

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Inside a 150 year old violin. Part of my Architecture In Music collection www.architectureinmusic.com

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The breathtaking interior of a rare cello created by English luthier Lockey Hill, completed just prior to his tragic execution for horse theft in 1795. This striking photograph reveals the tool marks left by the master maker, as well as new wood and repairs carried out over the centuries, all culminating in a stunning testament to the instrument's rich history.

Shot with exceptional precision using a Lumix S1R camera and Laowa Probe lens, this photo is the result of stacking 432 images at various focal distances, resulting in a magnificent, cavernous feel that gives the impression of the cello becoming its own recital hall. Prints available at www.architectureinmusic.com

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The Cutty Sark.⠀ ⠀ This is a 50 year old model my dad built. I was shooting it as a test to see if I could make it look lifesize. Eventually this will form part of a work for Noble & Savage Tea (appropriate since this ship is a tea clipper!)⠀ ⠀ The water effect is created by blowing vapour over some black cardboard placed around the model. Additional texture was brought in from shots I took years ago during foggy days in Chile.⠀ ⠀ It's lit by an old rimelight which I'll soon switch for an Godox ad1200, the rear is lit by a single Godox ad200.⠀ ⠀ There are about 12 shots for the boat, focus stacked in Helicon Focus (what a stunning piece of software - I'm never focus stacking in photoshop again!)⠀ ⠀ I used a polarising filter to knock out the specular reflections on the model.⠀ Now that I know the effect works I'll dust off the model and do it again!⠀ ⠀ Shot on a #Lumix #S1R with the 24-70 pro zoom⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Thanks to: @lumixnz @lumixusa @nobleandsavage #model #ship #cuttysark #tea #photography #miniature #changingphotography #s1r #lumixs1r https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGzjTbnqQ7/?igshid=1l3vb8p4aj4jf

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@orjis.soundslikegorgeous - definitely does sound like gorgeous! This remarkable talent is flying off to the UK to launch her solo career very shortly. Watch this space! . . . . #LUMIX #LUMIXNZ #PanasonicNZ #LUMIXS1R #S1R @LumixUSA @lumixNZ #WhereLumixGoes #ChangingPhotography #soprano #tenor #mezzo #bass #primadonna #opera #theeternalopera #singer #classical #classicalmusic #classicalmusicians #instaclassical #instaclassic #instamusic #klassischemusik #musiqueclassique #musicaclassica #musicaclasica #musicosclasicos #creativeportrait #conductor #artofportraitphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/B1fodL0nGod/?igshid=8rydojj988sd

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Jazz & Folk violinist Pascal Roggen in New Zealand. Shot on a Panasonic S1R.

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Practicing my light painting on an Auckland beach... The light stick/saber(!) is home made from acrylic tubing and a high powered torch. I used two cameras to capture this, mounted on the same tripod: Video: Panasonic GH5s with SLR Magic 12mm t-1.6 Hyperprime CINE Still: Panasonic GH5 with Summilux 12mm 1.4 Huge thanks to model/dancer Laura! I'm hosting lightpainting workshops in NZ with @highrestours . . . . @tubetribe @ericpare #lightpainting #newzealand #longexposure #nightcreators #manualfocus #panasonic #lumix #gh5 #gh5s #summilux #leica (at Auckland, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0aECWBnOK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18dt53mislsbb

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Sauron’s eye reflected in the water... shot on a New Zealand beach with Charles Brooks photographer and Aleisha Wallabh-Smith model. Single exposure, not a composite.

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Conductor Eduardo Strausser, photographed in the Sao Paulo Opera House.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #classicalmusic #classicalmusicians #itslit #checkitout #instaclassical #instaclassic #instamusic #concert #creativeportrait #musicaclassica #musicosclasicos #musicphotography #music #musicians #symphony #fineart #conductor #maestro #creativeportrait⠀ ​ https://www.instagram.com/p/BoM83AtF0x1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k7qpm6nu6ixe

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Carlita Arantxa Serón Ramos, outstanding Chilean cellist. Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info

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Simone Roggen, one of New Zealands finest violinists, photographed here in St Heliers. Now resident in Switzerland where she leads the Orchestra OPUS Bern. Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info

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Sarah McCracken, assistant concertmaster on the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. photographed in front of Rangitoto on Aucklands eastern bays. Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info

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Chilean Maestro Rodolfo Fischer, one of the finest musicians Ive ever had the pleasure of working with. Now based in Switzerland. Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info

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Cindy Folly, violist with the Orquestra Municipal de Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info

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Helena Piccazio doesnt usually slip up... but when she does all concentrations on protecting the violin! Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info

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The mighty Sao Paulo Piano Quartet, made up of four of Brazils finest musicians. Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info

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Italian beauty Alessandra Fiorinda Giovannoli, a stunning cellist now based in Barcelona, Spain. Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info

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Maestro Eduardo Strausser in front of the dimmed auditorium lights of the Teatro Municipal de Sao Paulo. Photography for Arts Professionals: www.charlesbrooks.info