Old Pulteney Distillery – a Pure Maritime Malt Whisky

Old Pulteney Distillery – a Pure Maritime Malt Whisky

I do like a fine malt whisky!  In 2012 Old Pulteney 21 year old was awarded  “World Whisky of the Year” by the prestigious “Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.”  Scoring a record-equalling 97.5 points out of 100, it is only the third time that a single malt has ever won the prestigious award, and they were […]

Black and White – Collages by LuckDoesArt

Black and White – Collages by LuckDoesArt

In 1978 The Stranglers released their third studio album, “Black and White“, featuring hits “Nice ‘n Sleazy” and “Do You Wanna”. Inspired by the title of the album one of my graphic design clients, Mark Watkins of Luck Design Ltd., created a series of photographic collages based on the titles of the twelve songs on […]

Midland Financial Solutions – for Financial Advice

Midland Financial Solutions – for Financial Advice

Midland Financial Solutions Ltd. provide independent financial advice to individuals, businesses and to clients of professional firms such as solicitors and accountants.  They are in the process of updating their website and images so I popped over to see what I could do for them 🙂

ARCA – Asbestos Removal Training Experts

ARCA – Asbestos Removal Training Experts

ARCA, the Asbestos Removal Contractor Association, offer a wide range of training courses to suit asbestos removal businesses and the individual worker needs, setting the benchmark for performance.  So I was delighted to be asked to spend a few days with them, at their training facility, putting together a library of images to be used […]

The Paper Dress

The Paper Dress

Even though I mainly work with commercial clients these days I am not averse to helping out students with fashion and art based projects – especially when the student is my daughter Gwen!  Gwen had created a paper folded dress piece before for her art course but was never very happy with it so she […]

Four Three Six – Launch Event at QUAD

Four Three Six – Launch Event at QUAD

Following on from the product shoots for fourthreesix the launch party at Derby’s QUAD was a light and sound filled extravaganza!  DJ James Mannion was on hand to perform a set – his was the first of the wearable releases – you can read more about James on the fourthreesix blog – here.  There will be […]

“Fiz” from Coronation Street Opens “The Fashion Parade”

“Fiz” from Coronation Street Opens “The Fashion Parade”

Jenny McAlpine is and actress in the long running soap “Coronation Street” where she plays the character Fiona “Fiz” Stape. A long time fashion client of mine, Elaine Croft, was opening her first “Fashion Parade” store in Uttoxeter and asked Jenny along to cut the ribbon and make the day a special one. Jenny was […]

Love Aroma – Home Fragrance Specialists

Love Aroma – Home Fragrance Specialists

Over the past year or so I have been photographing the stores of Love Aroma – home fragrance specialists.  Love Aroma sell fragranced candles and burners to enhance the look, and smell, of your home.  Brands like Yankee Candle, Woodwick, Stoneglow, Lampe Berger and On a Wick and a Prayer are brought to you in […]

Close Brothers – Commercial Vehicle Solutions

Close Brothers – Commercial Vehicle Solutions

One of the jobs I get asked to do quite a lot is to take those “Head shots” of business employees that get used on websites and social media.  No-one seems to like having these done but I do try to make it a fun experience.  I also look around for other things to photograph […]

Tenore Amici – Opera Duo Studio Headshots

Tenore Amici – Opera Duo Studio Headshots

Working with film-maker Lara Elliott, @lara_elliott_, is always fun and so I was delighted to lend my Shed 2 Studio space to her for the filming of a short promotional video for opera duo Tenore Amici.  My job was to provide the lighting for the shoot using my continuous LED lights from PixaPro and take stills […]