My favourite portrait photographer

Posted on June 12, 2008 | Leave a comment

Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002).

If you’re not familiar with his work, I strongly urge you to check out this new website dedicated to his life and photographs.
His lighting and compositions are a thing of pure beauty.

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America’s Forgotten War – Videos

Posted on June 12, 2008 | Leave a comment

I’m pleased to say that John D McHugh’s back from Afghanistan and The Guardian have now posted the latest in a series of videos which he shot whilst out there; “Lost in Translation“.

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Photo Therapy

Posted on June 10, 2008 | Leave a comment

What a day! I was supposed to have an assignment in London today but plans changed and I was sent to Canterbury. A journey which was supposed to take around two hours ended up taking well over three and a half hours. To top it off, the subject was rather rude. To say I was stressed would put it mildly!

On my drive back home my sat nav decided to take me on a bizarre route and I ended up in Hackney. Whilst driving through the back streets I saw the most amazing light shining through the trees in a local park. Eventually I managed to park up and went for a stroll, camera in hand.
Whilst these pictures will never set the world alight, they did me the world of good. Photography isn’t only the greatest job and hobby, its also therapy; who would have thought?!!

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War on Photography!

Posted on June 7, 2008 | Leave a comment

Yep, you read it right! There’s a war being waged against photographers; both pro and hobbyist.

Even the Met Police has made up posters asking people to be on the look out for people taking pictures.
The Guardian has an excellent article written by a chief security technology officer. Its a good read and has a few interesting links at the bottom. If you’re in a public place, you can take pictures of anything (as long as they’re not military installations) and anyone. 

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The Press Photographers’ Year 2008 Results

Posted on June 6, 2008 | Leave a comment


The PPY results were announced earlier today. Looking through the winning images in the slideshow, last year has proven to be a great year for British press photographers.


You can see the winners’ list here.

Congratulations to Daniel Berehulak from Getty who has produced some stunning work; both visually strong and sensitive in approach, and is the very deserved author of the “Photograph of the Year”; PPY’s highest accolade.

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Claire de Rouen Books

Posted on June 5, 2008 | Leave a comment


I had a meeting at Claire de Rouen’s bookshop yesterday for an upcoming exhibition at their EXIT gallery.

I have to say that this shop is a hidden gem! I was sad to see Zwemmers leave the Charing Cross Road in London; it was by far my favourite photographic book shop. I have now found the better alternative!
This place is definitely worth a visit. They specialize in photography and fashion. I think you’d be pushed to find a title they didn’t have.

It took me several attempts to actually find the place! The address is Claire de Rouen Books, 125 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0EA. However, they’re based on the first floor and to gain entry you need to go to Soho Original Books and use the staircase to gain entry.

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