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A very special weekend of Photography

A very special weekend of Photography

My dear friend Ray Spence FRPS has facilitated a ‘Wet Plate’ weekend for those passionate about Wet Collodion Process for a number of years, most latterly at the phenomenal location of Guys Cliffe House in Warwick where I too have held a number of workshops over the years. Last year I helped out and together with my dear friend and ex mentee Darcy Brown, put on a BBQ to add a further sociable…

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And so it begins...

And so it begins…

It’s taken me something like 30 years to have a long, hard look at myself and I am sure you’d all agree that’s far too long. It’s not that those years have been wasted as I have achieved all I set out to do professionally…but not creatively! Apart from bursts of outright creative artistry I have stifled myself in pursuit of business. Had I learned much earlier that the poles could have been…

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I'm Back!

I’m Back!

It’s been far too long since I last posted anything on this site and we have also had to endure the trials and tribulations of Covid-19 for the best part of two years in which the world, its economies and indeed the photographic industry has changed, and not for the better! So, instead of me simply rolling over and playing dead I believe its high time to re-invent myself too as a photographic…

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It's been far too long since I last posted. So much water under the bridge. A lot of soul searching and reflection on my long career and the general state of the industry, particularly in my own Country.

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Art for Art's Sake - But not money for God's sake!

Art for Art’s Sake – But not money for God’s sake!

It’s been a while since my last workshops but everything is changing. In the not too distant future I will be conducting a series for those who love the ‘Fine Art’ aspect and desiring to embark on their own journeys of discovery. “Art for Art’s Sake” will explore the inspiration and developing a brief from a literary subject, designing a shoot, costumes, props, locations. lighting methodology…

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First experiment with a Pre Raphaelite colour palette. A stanza from 'La Belle Dame Sans Merci' - John Keats 1884 @nikonmea @onevisionimaging @zenfolio @permajet @thebipp #photographymentoring #fineartphotography #mentoring #fineart #preraphaelite (at Victoria House)

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I will be setting my new Mentoring and Consultancy fees in the very near future. From online to face to face services as well as 2016/17 workshop rates. @nikonmea @zenfolio @thebipp @_mpio.co @onevisionimaging @hipaae @permajet #photographytraining #bestphotographytraining #learnphotography #fineartphotography

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@mercurehotels thanks for the coffee pods in the 'Privilege' room! So much for Accor Loyalty! I'm singularly underwhelmed! Lol (at Mercure Brandon Hall Hotel & Spa Warwickshire)

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Hi, this Abi the social media guru @permajet These guys have supplied all my print needs for my recent BIPP Fellowship. @thebipp @nikonmea If you're looking for the best in Inkjet media, particularly in the UAE, GCC and Middle East, contact them now! (at PermaJet)

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It's been many many years since I designed this trophy that was sculpted by Gavin Fifield for the MPA. It's also many, many years since I've been at the MPA head office in Darlington for any reason, let alone to judge the 2016 Awards and A&F qualifications. It's good to be back and contribute in the UK. It's been a warm welcome. (at Master Photographers Association)

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A new beginning getting prepared for a wholly different series of workshops following my Historical Research Fellowship of the BIPP. Coming soon. Interested? Contact me. @nikonmea @thebipp @permajet @zenfolio @onevisionimaging #photographyworkshop #photographyworkshops #fineartphotography #fineart #fineartist #bestphotographytrainer (at The Studio Victoria House)

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Our inquisitive baby Dragons waiting for their breakfast. #beardeddragon #beardeddragonsforsale

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Half empty, half full, who cares, have fun @leifpianobar #bestbar #besteateryleamington

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Now I know I really did it! @thebipp @nikonmea @onevisionimaging @zenfolio @albumepoca @hipaae @photographylive_dubai @dubaiphotoae #arthistory #photographyhistory #photographyhistoryknowledge #fineartphotography (at The Studio Victoria House)

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I love Kenilworth Castle. First time I've been there for years but I'll be back again soon. (at Kenilworth Castle)

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Spending a wonderful afternoon with a picnic in the ruins of Hailes Abbey. What a great place for contemplation. (at Hailes Abbey)

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A vision of things to come on my next journey. Finding my path finally after so many years is a joy and another challenge. @thebipp @mpauk @hipaae @nikonmea @zenfolio @onevisionimaging @albumepoca #photographytraining #renaissanceart #photographyworkshop #fineartist #fineart #fineartphotography #fineartphotos #fineartphotostudio (at The Studio Victoria House)