Opera Night Deco series

Another image from the Art Deco series, this image taken in St James theatre Auckland. I like the mood from using the available lighting it adds to the romance. ISO 100 Transparency film 1/2 sec exposure 60mm lens on Hasselblad.

Rose at Farmers market

This image taken as part of a book my wife and I produced on New Zealand farmers markets. We traveled to 17 different markets throughout New Zealand photographing at the markets and also then doing interviews and portraits at the various stall holders places of growing or production. The portraits all taken on Hasselblad with 60mm lens on 400ISO b/w film using available light. Dedicated people producing wonderful produce!

Tiny one

6 days old, there is something magical about newborns, especially when asleep. This type of image is created best when the baby is only a few days old and they are still all curled up. The black background is a good contrast for the black and white image.

Mums Tum

Had a great workshop last Sunday, they are always full on and interesting as everyone who attends is at a different level, but we all benefit!
Mums Tum is a sweet shot taken about 1 month prior to the birth of Gwenna Rose who you see at 2 weeks in the image 'Baby sister' posted earlier. These sorts of images are popular as it is such a special time although most Mum's at this stage of pregnancy tell me they are 'over' it! Digital image with addition of noise and tone, natural daylight.

Photography workshops

I have been running 1 day workshops for keen amateur photographers. Usually I do one a month on a Sunday 10am-4.00pm, next one is this coming Sunday 11th. Will be another on 8th November and I'm considering holding a full weekend workshop depending on the level of interest. If you would like more details use the comment form. Keep shooting!

Bridegroom

Taken in the foyer of the hotel where he, his bestman and groomsmen were preparing for his wedding. I enjoy introducing a fashion element to some shots when it's appropriate and I think this is one of those times. He had recently returned from Dubai and was wearing a beautifully tailored handmade suit. On the way to his room I noticed this location and he was keen to follow my suggestion to try it.I think it is both elegant and masculine and he was absolutely delighted.

Busy Mum

A very busy Mum with 5 kids including a set of triplets! I must admit she did seem pretty relaxed about it all.... it certainly took a lot of my energy to get them all responding at the same time, their expressions tell it all!! Studio, straight digital file f8 125sec.