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Miss England 2009

Posted on July 29, 2009 | Leave a comment


Miss England 2009
Originally uploaded by edopix

Here’s a quick post to let you know that I have posted a selection of images from the Miss England 2009 contest. You can find a small edit on my Flickr page and also a much larger edit with opportunities to buy prints and downloads for publishing on my Photoshelter page.

It was an interesting job lasting two days; a day of rehearsals followed by another morning of rehearsals and the evening’s competition. Surprisingly tiring though. I shot the rehearsals with a couple of Canon 5D MkII bodies, 16-35mm f2.8L II, 35mm f1.4L, 85mm f1.2L II, 135mm f2. When the contest began I added a Canon 1D MkIII and a 70-200mm f2.8L lens. All the spare lenses were carried in a ThinkTank Photo Skins pouch set attached to a Belly Dancer harness. Made the job so much easier!

The hardest thing was to get natural shots of the contestants when they were off stage. They have been taught to be so aware of the camera that they would immediately pose. After a while though, as they became bored, it became easier and I managed a few nice candid moments.

The 5D MkII surprised again; the light backstage was so dim, that I thought even with my f1.2 and f1.4 lenses I was going to struggle; as you can see, the camera helped me make some rather nice images. Amazing.

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From the Upper Deck

Posted on July 22, 2009 | Leave a comment

253 to Euston
Every once in a while I come across a project or a set of pictures that stops me in my tracks. This is one of those instances. I first became aware of Przemek Wajerowicz images through Twitter; he started following me and after looking through his posts, I followed him back. He has a great blog with new pictures every day.

9 to Aldwych
Its a genius idea, and as with all genius ideas, its so simple. He photographs from the upper deck of the buses in London. Its such a great idea, and even more so, a great set of photographs. His eye is for the obscure and quirky; I definitely recommend you have a look through his work; do pay close attention though as there’s usually something very subtle going on within the frame too.

36 to New Cross
When I asked him to send me a short biography, all he had to say was “I am just an ordinary guy who takes photos”. Well, they are superb! In the ‘about‘ section of his web site he describes this work as “Only a sketch pad of ongoing photography project. All photos were taken with 50mm lens”.

If the Mayor of London’s office had any sense, they would approach him immediately to exhibit his work and also start using his beautiful imagery to promote the bus service (Come on Boris!).

I’d go even as far as saying that Przemek is like a modern day Henri Cartier-Bresson on the busses.

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PPY Private View

Posted on July 15, 2009 | Leave a comment


PPY, the Press Photographer’s Year had its prize giving and private view on July 13th. In its fourth year it brought together the best in press photography and photojournalism from the UK, and photographers working internationally for UK publications.


Winner of Photograph of the Year, Rosie Hallam

Co-founder of the awards, Tim Bishop

Leon Neal receives his award in the portrait category
from Canon’s Matt Beard



Its an absolutely superb exhibition, based in the Lyttelton Foyer of the National Theatre on the Southbank. The exhibition’s on ’till Monday, 31st August 2009. I can’t recommend this exhibition enough; its stunning.

PS – If you see a picture of Barack Obama whilst there, I’m proud to say, its mine!

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A Life Alone

Posted on July 7, 2009 | Leave a comment

I just came across this amazingly sensitive and very touching multimedia piece by Maisie Crow, the winner of the Ian Parry Scholarship. Its called “A Life Alone”. Its well worth watching.


A Life Alone from Soul of Athens on Vimeo.

For 63 years, Tom Rose and his wife, Mary, built a life together on his family farm on Canaanville Road. Then last year Mary passed away, leaving Tom to face the future alone, surrounded by a lifetime of memories.

Maisie Crow: Photography, Videography and Production
Jenn Poggi: Senior Producer

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The Press Photographer’s Year Winners Announced

Posted on July 3, 2009 | Leave a comment

PPY (Press Photographer’s Year) have announced this years winners.



A big congratulation to all the authors of the chosen works and specially to the author of the Photograph of the Year, the biggest accolade given in the competition, Rosie Hallam.

I’m happy to say that one of my images, a shot of Barack Obama, has made it into the “Selected” photographs (its number 108 in the slideshow).

A big congratulations also to the winner of the Multimedia section, Abbie Trayler-Smith, who’s audio slideshow can be viewed below:

Still Human Still Here; Refused asylum seekers in the UK. from Anna Stevens on Vimeo.

The exhibition opens at the National Theatre’s Lyttleton Foyer on July 4 and will continue until August 31st.

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Chase Jarvis & The Consequences Of Creativity

Posted on July 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

Chase Jarvis CURRENT: The Consequences of Creativity from Chase Jarvis on Vimeo.

An interesting presentation by friend and colleague Chase Jarvis from a talk he gave to the Art Director’s Club of Denver. Although Chase’s work is more commercial based stuff, his energy, enthusiasm and novel approach to his projects make this video a must see.

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