SINderella Rockafella

Studio lighting and being in the studio is something I haven't done much of, I know already I'm probably going to feel somewhat awkward in the studio. That said, its an area of my skills that I really want to get comfy with. 

Last week we did a studio shoot with the lovely model Emi aka SINderella Rockafella, and had a play about with lighting. 
The light setups were relatively simple and added to them as we went along. 
I really like some of the shots I got. But, I find it tricky to work out if I like them because its new to me ( I haven't really created images like that before and there is a little wow factor in there) and so they seem amazing or if they're actually any good. What do you think?

Floodlit Football

Here are a few images from the football match I shot earlier this week, it was a crispy autumn evening and very dark, despite the floodlights! I really enjoyed the challenge of shooting for a different end product. There was more to think about and anticipate in order to get the type of shots I wanted but I really like the results.

Welcome to the world of the blog . . .

So… My first blog!

I am 2 weeks into my masters in Freelance Photography at Birmingham City University, I felt I was ready for a challenge, to get myself out of my comfort zone and put myself in the running for the career I want.

I come from a Fine Art background where photography became a regular feature in my creative processes. Since graduating I have been gaining interest and experience in sports photography, some may see sports photography and fine art at opposite ends of the spectrum but they are two things that I love, enjoy and come together in elements of my photography.


Here is a few images of my local rugby team, Norton RFC I shot last weekend...

And a couple from a swimming gala this week

These are some of the ones I like in terms of action and 'the moment' though I wanted to get more shots of the atmosphere too. 

I sometimes feel limited to what I can shoot at a sporting events, I think mainly as the majority of the sports photography I have done has been for sales (make sure you get a shot of everybody so they can buy it on the day). 

This week I am shooting a West Midlands League football match for online publication 'Serie Z' which provides coverage and news of the matches and the league. I have been asked to shoot images that capture elements about it that are 'non league' (shouting managers, tumbledown changing rooms) I am looking forward to shooting with a different approach, being able to add my creativity and get a different kind of sports image.