Soul-I-Tude

Time to add another Image, this was one of those moments when just being aware of my surroundings and watching carefully I saw this man in a cathedral. It is such a poignant moment and I can't help but wonder what was going through his mind.

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.

Rugby giant and Granddad

An image of Sir Colin Meads taken for a book I photographed called Granddads Grandmas Nanas and Poppas. Grandparents and their grandchildren all over New Zealand from North of Kaiatia to Stewart Island. He was very relaxed about the shoot as you can see by his dress code, although he did change for a family shot with all his grandchildren (10 I think}

Rear Reflections

This image always creates a smile, it's innocence is the appeal. Taken on location at clients home and another moment of serendipity. I often find that by just letting things flow and keeping an eye out some of my favourite images appear. natural lighting
from doorway, 35mm 1600 ISO 135mm lens with slight tone added.

Safe in Mum & Dads hands

A recent commission in studio. It is a nice subtle way to get Mum and Dad in the picture. 99% of adults (apart from models) tell me they hate having their photograph taken! or that they take terrible photographs to which I politely reply it will be painless and leave it to me! The back lighting (with a front fill reflector) I think gives the image it's special mood.

Deco Picnic

Another image from the Art Deco series. Great fun obtaining all the props for this shot from vintage and collectable shops. B/W 100 ISO film 150mm lens on Hasselblad.

Brothers

An image from a portrait commission taken last week. Simple soft lighting created by lots of natural light reflection from white walls and ceiling. Background trees sufficiently out of focus to not be a distraction. Straight digital image 800 ISO 300mm lens @f5.6

Eight months

This image taken using natural light coming through a doorway.I find it always seems to work better when I get down their level and shoot from the floor, it adds a nice perspective.

Boys Joy

This little guy was a Russian orphan who had been adopted. He was great fun to work with (even though he didn't understand much english), as his expression shows he was so excited about having his photograph taken.

Great Grandad

I thought this was a suitable image for Fathers day. Great Grandad was 99 when I took this and his Great Grandaughter 6 months. This photograph was taken a few years ago but it still is in my portfolio as it seems to touch peoples heartstrings whenever it is exhibited.

Fond Farewell

A sweet embrace maybe the last in the days of flying the machine... Using a shutterspeed that blurred the propeller heightened the sense of time, adding to the emotion of the image. From the Art Deco collection.

Deco fashion 5

Another in the series of Art Deco fashion. Original dresses provided by private collector. Style really is never out of fashion. ISO 400 B/W film Hasselblad 80mm Lens.

Violinist

From last Saturdays portrait commission, photographed at his home. Another simple uncluttered image using composition as the main element to make the photograph more appealing. The curve of the archway is repeated in the shape of the bottom of the violin.

Eventide Stroll

Another one of those moments when an image just seems to appear. I have played with this in photoshop, blurring background which I think makes the gentleman standout and adding the warm tone which just helps the sense of twilight both in time of day and time of life. 200mm @F5.6 digital.