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on assignment : corporate portraits
On assignment at a typical corporate portrait shoot.
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random shots : diversions dance
Rediscovering work from my archives.
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on assignment : trainee priest portrait
I was commissioned to shoot some portraits of a lady who is training to be a priest and was the subject of a magazine feature. The shoot had been scheduled for midday on one of the hottest, sunniest days of the year so far. As most photographers will tell you, midday sun does not make for ideal conditions for photography.
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on assignment : photographing the makeup artists
When you photograph a makeup artist, the one thing you don’t have to worry about is the makeup!
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random shots : in the studio
I’ve got a small studio attached to my office and, when I’m not shooting for clients, I like to try out new techniques on willing volunteers.
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recent work : artist liam o’connor
Some portraits of painter Liam O’Connor in his Cardiff studio, for a newspaper feature.
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recent work : eleri sion portraits
A set of portraits of TV and radio presenter Eleri Sion near her home in Barry in South Wales. These were for a profile piece in a welsh language magazine, with one shot for the cover and a couple more for inside.
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recent work : mothers’ day portrait
A portrait session in Swansea to illustrate a feature on Mothers’ Day in one of the Sunday supplements.
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recent work : edwina hart at the welsh assembly
Some portraits of Edwina Hart AM, Minister for Health and Social Services at the Welsh Assembly Government for a trade journal feature piece.
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on assignment : cardboard cut-outs on a windy day
So, what are the worst possible weather conditions in which to shoot cardboard cutouts? Hmmm, wind perhaps? Yes, the day we shot these pics was INCREDIBLY windy with just a little bit of torrential rain!
business
the vendor-client relationship
Here’s a video that everyone involved in the creative industries should watch – buyers and sellers. Its so absolutely on the money that its (almost) not funny…
get a creative lube… marketing tips from a professional
Leslie Burns-Dell’Acqua is an internationally known creative marketing consultant who specializes in working with commercial photographers. She has an excellent website devoted to marketing tips for photographers.
bits and bytes
bits and bytes : the dell mini 9 as a mac laptop for photographers
As a Mac user, I’m sure I’m not alone in wishing that Apple would design a smaller, more portable laptop (call it a netbook if you like) for working on the go. Something that would fit in a camera bag and be robust and easy to just whip out and quickly get online or check images out in the field.
post production – isn’t that what they do in the movies?
In the movie world, the term “post-production” is used to describe all the work that goes into turning the raw footage into the finished film that you see in the cinema. Its the same in the world of professional photography.
recent work
on assignment : corporate portraits
On assignment at a typical corporate portrait shoot.
on assignment : trainee priest portrait
I was commissioned to shoot some portraits of a lady who is training to be a priest and was the subject of a magazine feature. The shoot had been scheduled for midday on one of the hottest, sunniest days of the year so far. As most photographers will tell you, midday sun does not make for ideal conditions for photography.
on assignment : photographing the makeup artists
When you photograph a makeup artist, the one thing you don’t have to worry about is the makeup!
recent work : artist liam o’connor
Some portraits of painter Liam O’Connor in his Cardiff studio, for a newspaper feature.
in print
in print : david tennant, “doctor who” magazine
Just spotted this. The Comic Relief people told me it would probably make the cover, but what with all the buzz about the Radio Times 21-cover extravaganza, I completely forgot.
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random thoughts
portfolio update…
Just a quick note to say I’ve made a few changes to my main portfolio at www.simonridgway.com. Just a few new images in the mix.
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random shots
random shots : diversions dance
Rediscovering work from my archives.
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quick tips
quick tips : better headshots
With the rapid adoption of reasonably priced digital cameras in offices throughout the land, it follows that more and more companies are shooting their own pictures instead of employing the services of a professional photographer.
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links
links : the pr picture editor’s knowledge
“No line ups, no handshakes, no town mayors.” : The PR Picture Editor’s Knowledge