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Frank Hudson – Vintage Week

September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Vintage Flea Market Themed Photo Shoot With Bunting

Frank Hudson have been producing beautifully crafted wooden furniture for three generations in  High Wycombe.  From October 16th to October 22nd they are holding a 'Vintage Week' event to celebrate  and promote local craftsmanship.  I am taking part and along with Tim Hudson and other contributors we organised a  photo shoot to promote the event. If you fancy popping down then the event runs everyday from 15th to 22nd October and there will be demonstrations on Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th and Saturday 22nd with guest speakers on Thursday evening (20th October) between 7pm and … [Read more...]

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Kitsch Me Kwik – Alternative Royal Wedding Day Celebrations

May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Vintage Wedding Accessories and Details

Like many of you I spent a large portion of 29th April watching the Royal wedding and when it was all over I have to admit I was a little disapointed.  The dress was beautiful, I loved the trees in Westminster Abbey and the fact that they'd done it 'their way' as much as you can when your next in line to the throne, BUT....... ....... I was 4 when I watched Charles and Diana marry and it was like watching a fairy tale. (or at least that’s my slightly hazy memory)  As a child I might have spent more time making mud pies and playing with dinosaurs than I did dressing dolls and playing … [Read more...]

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Steve Gerrard Wedding Photography Course

April 12, 2011 By 4 Comments
Steve Gerrard Photographer Teaching Students in Birmingham

As a documentary wedding and portrait photographer I feel it is important to continually develop my skills. This was my first experience of a full days course rather than just a short seminar at a photography event and it did not disappoint!!! It also turned out to be a great way to meet other photographers. Steve planned a day that was full but did not make us feel rushed. There was plenty of time to ask questions and get to talk to the other attendees. We looked at loads of his favourite images and discussed how they were shot as well as looking at work flow and retouching techniques. … [Read more...]

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Spring has sprung

April 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pink Cherry Blossom Pretty and Delicate

Today the sun shined!!! and I actually had some time to go wander around Pan Mill and it's gardens, which are situated in the heart of High Wycombe.  It is a paradise for spring flowers.  Hundreds of spring flowering plants and bulbs have been planted in the grounds of a restored watermill and I have been meaning to get up early for days to try and photograph them in good light.  I have been thwarted by bad weather (and a serious addiction to sleep) so this afternoons sunshine was very welcome. Here's a few from today mixed in with a couple I took last year but never did anything with. … [Read more...]

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Welcome to my world!

February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
where I work 0

I'm new to this blogging malarky so I decided to start with a little introduction to me and my world.  The new website is up and running, so all the hard work has finally paid off.  I'm lucky enough to have a room in the flat I can call 'The Office' (it's not all mine, but I spend the most time in it, so for now I've laid claim to it :-)  I have an eclectic mix of tastes and styles and don't see why you should have to conform to something specific, I enjoy filling the space around me with things I find interesting and these things can move and change as I do.  Some things hold memories, … [Read more...]

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