Cartier Bresson called his photography ‘the decisive moment’ but he was a street photographer. In the case of portrait photography I’d like to call it ‘the elusive moment’. Naturally I should have everything set up perfectly, (the lighting, the framing and the posing) but it is that extra element that the subject brings into the studio that I cannot plan.
Read MoreOne Great Shot - In the Castle of Cushions
As is often the case when I’m playing with my daughter I see a great shot and grab my camera. Sometimes it’s in a playground or on holidays by the sea or up the mountains and sometimes it’s in my own living room.
Read MoreOne Great Shot - To Zoo or not to Zoo
One of the great mistakes people make when taking photos is to took out the window and think, “Great it’s sunny, lets go outside.” Bright sunshine is one of the worst types of light to shoot people in. It can of course be done and done well, but unless you have pro lighting and several assistants it’s not going to work well. But what if you don’t have a choice?
Read MoreOne Great Shot - Flower Fairy Fantasy
The one photo I took that day was in a surprising location where I didn’t expect to catch anything worthwhile. Thanks to my daughter’s imagination and always having my camera with me, switched on and ready to shoot I got something interesting and memorable.
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