J&A Photo blog

What J&A's photographer - Andy Robinson has been up to in the World of Photography.

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I tried lots of new things this year and met some wonderful new people! 2019 has been a voyage of photographic discovery and impossible to pick just nine favourites (so there are a few more as you swipe left!) - but thank you everyone - it has been an amazing year! Do you agree with my choices? Happy New Year to all of you - may 2020 be your best year yet!#stellar_shots #pursuitofportraits #profile_vision #discoverportrait #visualart #makeportrait #2instagoodportraitlove #darkart #myart #northdevonweddingphotographer #conceptualphotography #themysteryproject #fineartportraits #moodyports #ig_podiumportraits #modelsofinstagram #weshoothumans #agameoftones #moodyports #artofvisuals #portrait_vision #portrait_shooterz #fashionblogger #brideandgroom #blackandwhite #bnw #monochromefashion #top_portrait #photoshootideas (at J&A Cameras Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6qzYV9AHKX/?igshid=bw6ppwqvs83t

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For those interested, here is a quick video of me flicking through the pages of the DarArt Ladies album. See if you can tell which camera took which photo! A bit tricky that one! The choices are from Olympus, Canon, Hasselblad, Ricoh and Fujifilm! A few other people I need to thank include @thesteamparlourbarnstaple for much of the hairstyling, @boost_that_beauty for much of the makeup and @tawstockcourt for the use of their facilities. (at J&A Cameras Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eAhDVAhOK/?igshid=1tnqcfwps0duw

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Day 24 of my Advent Calendar is a quick reveal of my own Christmas present (to myself!) This gorgeous photo album features photos from my DarkArt Ladies project and I’m delighted with it. Just ask in the shop if anyone wants to view it in the flesh, but it really showcases the images beautifully! Thank you to all the models who have participated in the project - it has been a privilege to work with you all. Special thanks to @laura.shone.textile.artist and @cosplay_trev for the amazing costumes and headpieces. This body if work is still being produced, with many shoots already lined up for 2020 - can’t wait! Happy Christmas to everyone and enjoy yourselves! #stellar_shots #darkart #myart #jandacameras #northdevonweddingphotographer #agameoftones #visualambassadors #weshoothumans #conceptualphotography #themysterypr0ject #ig_podiumportraits #modelsofinstagram #fashionblogger #outdoorphotoshoot #textileart #cosplayersofinstagram #fineartportraits #moodyports #portraithunger #pursuitofportraits #portrait_star #microfournerds #portrait_shooterz #moodygrams #portrait_society #portrait_vision #ig_podiumportraits #photoshootideas #photoalbumhandmade #artofvisuals (at J&A Cameras Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6d0aAOgvyO/?igshid=z0lbfuwvwd25

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Day 23 of my Advent Calendar is another water-based image. Scroll across to see what happened to the bravest of my models - the delightful @alburnalex . This young lady has put in more awkward situations than any model should have a right too - but she navigates every obstacle with aplomb - and I thank her for her attitude! #olympusispired #stellar_shots #darkart #myart #agameoftones #visualambassadors #conceptualphotography #modelsofinstagram agram #themysterypr0ject #fashionblogger #outdoorphotoshoot #fineartportraits #artofvisuals #createcommune #beachshoot #surfphotography #portrait_star #pursuitofportraits #moodyports #photoinspiration #photoshootideas #microfourthirds #microfournerds #northdevonweddingphotographer #top_portrait #ig_podiumportraits #portrait_shooterz #moodygrams #portrait_society #portrait_vision (at Devon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bMlgwgNiL/?igshid=189a9um8hou1k

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Day 22 if my Advent Calendar introduces @chaniturner to you decked out in a costume by @cosplay_trev. Entitled ‘Fallen Angel’ the image draws reference from Milton’s Epic poem ‘Paradise Lost’, though the weight is allegorical. Shot on Westward Ho! beach a few years ago, it still remains one of my favourite images. #stellar_shots #olympusinspired #darkart #myart #agameoftones #visualambassadors #weshoothumans #compositephotography #conceptualphotography #themysterypr0ject #ig_podiumportraits #modelsofinstagram #fashioblogger #oudoorphotoshoot #fineartportraits #artofvisuals #createcommune #moodyphotography #northdevonweddingphotographer #portraithunger #pursuitofportraits #portrait_star #milton #paradiselost #angelwings #cosplay #cosplaygirl #beachshot (at Westward Ho Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6YqkEjAGeP/?igshid=13li3axv50hzk

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Day 20 of my Advent Calendar presents a Christmas treat - the Ultimate Bublé in the shape of @markdanielsofficial performing at his sell-out Christmas Concert at the @queensbstaple. This amazing performance certainly got people in the Christmas mood - Ho! Ho! Ho! #stellar_shots #olympusinspired #ultimatebublé #theatreshots #stagephotography #olympusmirrorless #olympus40150pro #olympusomdem1markii #visualambassadors #agameoftones #darkart #myart #portraitphotographer #swingband #tuxedo #markdanielsofficial #devon #northdevon #queenstheatre #lowlightphotography #theatrephotography (at Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6TjX-dAvub/?igshid=ncsh5tx7nmby

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Day 18 of my Advent Calendar has allowed me ti share this image with you. Entitled “Track Selfie”, it is perhaps an oblique reference to the dangers of Narcissism when crossing a railway line. Or maybe, just maybe it’s a photo of the beautiful @chloebondmua pointing a camera at herself - you decide! Fashion, Photography and Trainspotting - three very popular hobbies brought together in one image! Shot on an @olympusuk OM-D EM-1 and m-Zuiko 7-14mm PRO lens. #stellar_shots #olympusinspired #themysterypr0ject #outdoorphotoshoot #conceptualphotography #weshoothumans #wideanglelens #modelphotography #ig_podiumportraits #trainspotting #traintracks #fashionblogger #modelposes #vintagecamera #2instagoodportraitlove #top_portraits #artofvisuals #moodyports #darkart #myart #agameoftones #modelsofinstagram #monochromephotography #pursuitofportraits #artofportrait #learnphotography #microfournerds #bnw_captures (at Devon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OeP-sACkF/?igshid=58g3n2di0jv5

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Day 17 of my Advent Calendar sees me delve further into my archive! Now many people do not know that @mrsskitchen was once a most beautiful model, as is witnessed here with this almost Pre-Raphaelite image from over a decade ago! Shot on Dartmoor using my then new @nikoneurope D-700 camera, it remains one of my favourite images to this day! #stellar_shots #weshoothumans #preraphaelite #weddingdress #conceptualphotography #themysterypr0ject #fineartphotography #fineartphoto #agameoftones #grime_nation #portraithunger #darkart #myart #artofvisuals #visualambassadors #top_portraits #createcommune #ig_podiumportraits #northdevonwedingphotogrpaher #photoshootideas #moodyports #artofportrait #portrait_star #dartmoor #pursuitofportraits #alburn #fashionshooters (at Dartmoor National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LKzkIArLG/?igshid=ogisej5l82tg

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Day 16 of my Advent Calendar is a step back to 2012 when I had the pleasure of photographing a ‘Vintage Tea Party’ for The Wedding Factor magazine. This was the first shoot undertaken by the newly-formed @thepropfactory under the supervision of Carmen. I visited them at their Exeter base some seven years later, to discuss a mega-shoot next year and my, hasn’t their organisation grown. Work coming out of their ears, props to die for and employing probably half the city of Exeter - a tremendously successful and well organised business! It was a real pleasure to see Carmen (and new baby Arlo) again and meet some of the staff. Very much looking forward to collaborating with them in 2020! #stellarshots #weshoothumans #visualambassadors #vintagefashion #vintageteaparty #vintagechina #conceptualphotography #outdoorphotoshoot #prophire #eventhire #ukevents #weddingmagazine #styledshoot #photoshootideas #portraithunger #nikond700 #vintageportraits #outdoorpicnic #northdevonweddingphotographer (at Broomhill Art Hotel & Sculpture Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6JpAOHAAa4/?igshid=1fncm3pzyek9y

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Day 15 of my Advent Calendar falls on a Sunday - so it must also be time to post a photo of @tamsinballsinger! This image was taken while shooting a music video for the forthcoming DVD and Tamsin was taking a break from the filming. Weather was blowing up for a storm, but we carried on (like true professionals, of course - little bit of rain never hurt anyone!) and finished the shoot. Taken on my @olympusuk OM-D EM-1 mk2 and 9-18mm lens. #stellar_shots #olympusinspired #weshoothumans #themysteryproject #profotob10 #conceptualphotography #fineartphotography #fineartphoto #balletshoes #agameoftones #grime_nation #portraithunger #darkart #myart #artofvisuals #visualambassadors #top_portraits #createcommune #ig_podiumportraits #northdevonweddingphotographer #photoshootideas #moodyports #artofportrait #portrait_star #fashionblogger #classicalcrossoversinger #pursuitofportraits #microfournerds (at Valley of Rocks Walk-South West Coast Path) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GvMC-gvIs/?igshid=10aqxrmdobpmq

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Here we are at Day 14 of my Advent Calendar with @kitty___boom as my beautiful model. Love the attitude of this image! #stellar_shots #olympusinspired #themysteryproject #weshoothumans #profotob10 #conceptualphotography #fineartphoto #fineartphotography #agameoftones #grime_nation #outdoorphotoshoot #portraithunger #inkedgirls #girlswithink #darkart #myart #girlswithattitude #visualambassadors #portrait_shooterz #fashionphotography #artofphotography #moodyports #fashionincludionnow #portrait_star #northdevonweddingphotographer #photoshootideas #microfournerds #microfourthirds #artofportrait (at Barnstaple, Devon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ETi2Kg13C/?igshid=1w6ktks1pyv2y

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As it’s a really dark day for the country, I thought Day 13 of my Advent Calendar would also be the darkest image from my Warrior Women collection. Featuring the Amazonian presence of the fabulous @indiaharris7 , sporting a costume created by @cosplay_trev , India really made this look her own! Make up was by the incredible @boost_that_beauty #stellar_shots #olympusinspired #olympusem1mark2 #warriorwomen #cosplaygirls #agameoftones #visualambassadors #portrait_vision #portraithunger #darkart #myart #conceptualphotography #fineartphotography #instagram_faces #discoverportrait #createcommune #artofvisuals #greekhelmet blondehair #top_portraits #delkindevices #benroletsgo #jandacameras #microfourthirds #microfournerds #microfourthirdsgallery (at J&A Cameras Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BvsTtA3Ov/?igshid=1fg9m9k91lh2f

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Day Eleven of my Advent Calendar is Image 12 of my DarkArt Ladies project. This time it is the turn of Belgian beauty, @amelie.cottilard to model some of the costumes by @laura.shone.textile.artist. Shot at night with my @hasselblad camera, using a @benrouk tripod for support and taking care to balance the light, I was delighted with the result! #stellar_shots #textiledesign #themysterypr0ject #weshoothumans #profotob10 #conceptualphotography #fineartphotography #fineartphoto #agameoftones #grime_nation #portraithunger #darkart #myart #artofvisuals #top_portraits #artfullytopnotch #createcommune #visualambassadors #portrait_shooterz #fashionphotography #artofphotography #moodyports #fashioninclusionnow #portrait_star #bodypainting #northdevonweddingphotographer #photoshootideas #mask (at Barnstaple, Devon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B58lr0egiU_/?igshid=833s3c11lhly

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Day Ten of my Advent Calendar features @alicehayward123 in Image 11 of my DarkArt Ladies series. The photograph is an allegory; suggesting there is always light no matter how dark the outlook is. The only restraint is the cage of our mind. Once again Alice’s dramatic headdress and tunic is the work of @laura.shone.textile.artist, who’s designs are the recurring them of the DarkArt Ladies project. The hand made candle is by @lightningtreexox and the image was photographed using my digital Hasselblad H4-D mounted on a @benrouk tripod #stellar_shots #textiledesign #themysteryproj0ject #weshoothumans #profotob10 #conceptualphotography #fineartphotography #fineartphoto #agameoftones #grime_nation #studiophotography #portraithunger #darkart #myart #artofvisuals #top_portraits #createcommune #ig_podiumportraits #costumedesign #visualambassadors #portrait_shooterz #fashionphotography #artofphotography #moodyports #fashioninclusionnow #portrait_star #bodypainting #northdevonweddingphotographer #photoshootideas # (at J&A Cameras Ltd) https://www.instagram.com/p/B55-uAzAWEV/?igshid=12ugj6srsa0sn

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Day nine of my Advent Calendar. Thought that I’d share one of my favourite Wedding images of 2019 - as although I use Instagram generally for my portraits, it is good to remind people that I am actually a Wedding Photographer primarily! This image of the beautiful bride @jenitabizarro walking up the aisle towards her future husband, @alexanderturnbull encapsulates every mood that a wedding photo should try to convey. Raw emotion - from the look of fear and trepidation on the groom’s face to the pure delight of the bride as she edges closer! Moments like these are priceless and easily missed, but always worth waiting for! #northdevonweddingphotographer #olympusinspired #fineartweddings #fineartweddingphotography #devonweddingphotographer #devonweddings #veil #bridalbouquet #weddinginspiration #monochromewedding #brideandgroom #bridalbouquet #fineartphotography #agameoftones #fineartbride #unconventionalwedding #bridalhairstyle #bridalmakeuplook #weddingphotography #moodyports #blackandwhiteisworththefight #gonemirrorless #olympusomdem1markii #darkart #creativeweddingphotography #wellwedmagazine #ukweddingphotographer #thelookoflove #blackandwhitephoto #inpursuitofportraits (at Tawstock Court) https://www.instagram.com/p/B53SCHUgkmb/?igshid=lq1o5ixebl1

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Day Six of my Advent Calendar is one for the ladies! Last night I had the pleasure to photograph The Ultimate Bublé at Christmas, in the shape of @markdanielsofficial at The Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple. The evening was fantastic and I had a chance to wander around the Theatre looking for unusual angles. This shot shows Mark in full swing backed by his fantastic band! Catch him if you get a chance! #stellar_shots #olympusinspired #ultimatebublé #theatreshots #stagephotography #olympusmirrorless #olympus918mm #visualambassadors #agameoftones #darkart #myart #spotlights #malesinger #conceptualphotography #portraitphotography #dramaticlighting #portraithunger #trumpet #swingband #trombone (at Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vnKpgAW46/?igshid=9eduit9slyj6

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Day Five of my Advent Calendar takes me back a few years to an historic day trip with @cosplay_trev @inkystar.c and the model for this image @riley_shoots - the beginnings of the DarkArt Ladies project perhaps? Shot on my @olympusuk PEN F & 9-18mm #stellar_shots #benroletsgo #themysteryprojects #weshoothumans #conceptualphotography #fineartphotography #fineartportraits #grime_nation #outdoorphotoshoot #portraithunger #darkart #myart #artofvisuals #top_portraits #createcommune #ig_podiumportraits #moodyports #photoshootideas #olympusinspired #moodyphotography (at Valley of Rocks Walk-South West Coast Path) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5spT7Tghjt/?igshid=8nijbcx738za