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Lillianna

I've seen a lot of AI generated images that feature the depiction of a woman with long hair, outside in the wind.   From an asthetical point of view, they look pretty cool.   So here's my version. The picture of Lillian I took in the Studio. The background is an image I took of Derwent Water.   So that's me copying AI. Isn't that the wrong way around...
The graphic designer did a great job of putting my images into the programme.  I thought I would share.  And when he sends me his details, I shall add them here so you can check him out.

Young Frankestein

I was recently asked to put together some promotional shots for Solihull Theatre Company's production of Young Frankestein.  I'll be honest, as a fan of Mel Brookes, the Film and knowing that Solihull Theatre Company would do this justice, I'd have fought any other photographer lined up for this.  I'd have fought dirty.  So I packed some lighting, some camera gear a...
There's something truly enchanting about Christmas time. The twinkling lights, the cozy gatherings, and the joy in the air provide a perfect backdrop for stunning photography. Here are a few tips for capturing the joy of Christmas. Setting the Scene The first step in Christmas photography is finding the right setting. Traditional Christmas scenes like decorated tr...

World Photography Day

Monday the 19th of August is World Photography Day so I thought I’d take a minute to examine how photography impacts our lives through history and now. I’ll start with a question. How many years has photography been with us? The answer might surprise you. In fact, the person credited with taking the oldest known photograph was a serving officer in Napoleon’s army...