I love my work in editorial and commercial photography, and magazine journalism. As part of this revamped website, I’ll be blogging about all aspects of my home-interest features on private houses, interiors photography, and commercial/PR work. … read more
This is just my affectionate title - not an insult! My favourite Devon village holds its bi-annual Open Studios next weekend and I want to pay tribute to an event that is not only an asset … read more
In my previous blog, Death To The Suits!, I mentioned an apparent downgrading of the worth of good photography, in certain editorial circles. So let’s consider: why do we value photographs? Because they seem real. When … read more
Fees in many areas of freelance work have suffered in recent years, certainly in mine. I’ve been putting together complete home-interiors features for quite a few years; I’ve learned quite a bit, though there are still … read more
Pro photographers have always had to deal with a certain kind of client who disparages their skills: “No thanks, can’t afford your exorbitant [sic] fees, my brother in law does all our photography…” There are some … read more
A piece in the Indy not long ago reported a survey by Savills on house price variations – and we Brits are all obsessed by those, aren’t we… The feature said, “Their analysis suggests that the … read more
It’s all in the light – and the details. I wrote a year ago about my previous experiences of photographing Brit-owned riads in this mythic city. Next week I’m shooting another that I think might be … read more
Off to Germany again this week. First went years ago – a schoolfriend & I travelled by train from Hook of Holland to what was then still West Berlin, to stay with his grandmother – then … read more
In my previous blog I mentioned two features in the March issue of 25 Beautiful Homes including one on a Cheshire cottage that also made the front cover. I’ve had cover shots on IPC titles previously … read more
The March issue of 25 Beautiful Homes is out, and as in January I have two houses featured – plus the cover photo, which is always nice. I always assumed that IPC Magazines’ excuse reason for … read more
The last day of the year is traditionally a time for reflections and resolutions – like contemplating past successes (and failures…) while resolving to make the most of the coming twelve months. So I’m happy to … read more