Looking back… Reflecting on my not so good initial decisions after quitting my job and starting my photography business, and the lessons I learned from them: 1.Exposure. Joining a worldwide photography forum…I was flattered to receive website visitors from across the globe but… That wasn’t very practical if wanted to take bespoke portraits. In [...]
Do you have pictures where you look unfriendly, uncomfortable or just unhappy? Do you remember how you felt when those pictures were taken? Did the photographer make you feel important? Or did they rush you, ignored your mood, didn’t bother to talk to you? Some people think that a good camera and a beautiful model is all [...]
I know, I know… I don’t do mini-sessions, I prefer sessions on location at your home, etc… But these ones are special. I have found a really nice venue… And after talking to the owner and visiting their tea room I just fell in love with the light, the setting, the facilities. Now, for the [...]
About the joy of getting lost. Edinburgh Many years ago, I came to London on a journey of self-discovery (‘how to be unique’) After some time I found myself in a job with people with learning disabilities. I liked my job. However, after some months in it life started to feel a bit too comfortable, [...]
I’m amazed at how many people stop themselves from living (me being one of them for some years of my life) I’m also amazed by people who live embracing life, keen to make choices and live their own dreams. … This gentleman, in the picture above, is one of those who embraces life to the full: “Young [...]
How to be unique (This article was initially used on a newsletter I sent to my subscribers. I decided to share it on my website after receiving some moving responses to it) This article has taken a lot longer to write than I intended. Perhaps it was because I promised to share more personal topics from [...]
Sorry about this rushed article: duty calls, and …well, better share it fresh. My journey to success I’ve not yet managed to be as famous and prosperous as I have in mind… But I’m enjoying the challenge. Unfortunately my plan b job doesn’t involve a camera, so I had to use what I had to [...]