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Here’s a slideshow of the images that didn’t quite make the exhibition for the BirmingStrong show at the Drum but that I still think are awesome. Believe me, it was tough deciding which to use in the exhibition for many of these. All 57 portrait shoots were good fun, great experience all round. Enjoy a few of the images that weren’t on show, but deserved to be:
A little late… but definitely a worthy post. A set of images from the Birmingham leg of the recent album launch at Hare and Hounds Live Venue in Kings Heath, buy it at the link below, or itunes etc.
The critically acclaimed album, Jerusalaam Come is available at the usual places, including Amazon UK (click through for USA)
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First post of the year, I really must post more!
Just wanted to share a few videos with you. About this time of the year I take time to catch up on many things, amongst which are movies and books which inspire my photography. Ok so perhaps books, well they inspire my travel, my love to explore and to experiment. But right now I’ve been catching up on movies, not the usual comedy “rubbish” I watch to chill out but inspiring stuff, movies with great cinematography.
You might remember way back when, I shared with you “Notte Sento“ which was a great timelapse shot video. Well right up there with the wow factor was this movie by Chris Jones called The Passenger, check it out (hit full screen, and if you have decent sound, turn it up):
And finally, I’ve never been a huge fan of CGI… I always seem to focus on the unreality in it all. Jurassic Park didn’t hit me like it seemed to hit everybody around me and don’t get me started on Avatar. Actually I went to see Avatar at IMAX, twice… once sold out for weeks, the second time so full the only seats were useless.
This next video is purely CGI, the work of only one man, Alex Roman.. and it’s exquisite. If you have HD then please click the link below this video and watch it in HD. Either way, full screen and sound:
The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman on Vimeo.
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Inspiring? Get out there and create something then. I know I will. Peace.
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A sprawling city working very hard to push into 2010 as an important part of modern China, Shanghai certainly is a worthy stop on a trip to China and an exciting way for me to finish off 2009 both work related and as a tourist. I was working for a private client but had plenty of time to myself. It was my first time to China and was a good introduction to China.
With Shanghai being as modern as any other city, it’s left me wanting to go out there again to see Beijing, Xian, the other Provinces, the Wall etc… what I would’ve classed as “real China”, the China I learned about growing up. The China that captivated my generation through the movies it produced, that motivated my dad when he was young to learn Chinese, martial arts and become a Kung Fu master (a title he doesn’t personally use though. His students call him Sifu Leung)… anyway, that’s the china I still have to see more of but for now.. Shanghai was a good experience. Plus while they have WuShu Master on regular tv… what do we get here in the UK? Total Wipeout.
Yes it was busy, cold (but not as cold as home!), and I fell and fractured my hand but it was a place full of sights, interesting people, very cheap and very wholesome food and tea, tea, tea… love it. 12 hours on a plane and 8 hour time differences I could do without though!
Here are a few cool shots, taken with a point and shoot (canon g10):
There are a whole lot more on my facebook page so feel free to check that out at http://www.facebook.com/db247
I had planned to do a 2009 wrap up post while I was out there but hadn’t figured on blogspot being a banned website over there so I haven’t been able to access my own blog, facebook, twitter etc while I was there! So I’ll do that very soon! It’s been a year of extremes… And I think it’d be good to put it into words, and images where possible… So, see you next year!
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So I’ve survived 2009! And to finish off, as far as weddings go at least, I shot a cool wedding at Shugborough Hall last Saturday. Of course, England being England, it was freezing cold and for once I mean it wholeheartedly and literally! But the wedding party had hot chocolate, mini mince pies and brownies after the ceremony while everybody enjoyed the afternoon at Shugborough.
Thanks to the venue, and for their amazing compliment – They said I was “the nicest photographer they have ever had!” What a compliment! If you want to check them out for your wedding take a look at their site at this link http://www.shugborough.org.uk/weddings-190
Now I know a few great photographers that shoot there too who I’m sure are at least as “nice” as me, so I accept the compliment but won’t get big headed! I guess it’s because we choose to shoot the wedding mainly in an informal manner, stealth/ninja like … and so we don’t boss people around or try to control the day. I believe a wedding should be shot like that, I’m there to report on the day not to make it happen. This isn’t 1985!
Right, so thanks to Katie and Simon for having me along.. it was a short session and one to remember. Couldn’t have asked for better! So here are a few favourites, which I struggled to choose.
If you’re interested in booking or know anybody who might be interested in my style of photography and working, then please say hello. Email me or give me a call. I can be found on twitter and facebook too.. click the links and say hello.
I’m off on my travels again this week, this time I’m being sent to Shanghai, China! I missed out on a wedding in Mexico in Summer 2010 by the way, because I am already booked up! So.. please… book me somebody in Mexico!
Right… Photo time:
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