• Taking the time to think.

    Ask yourself, as you are looking through the viewfinder, “why do I want to take this photograph? What is it that is compelling me to create an image?” If you cannot answer the question, then don’t take the photograph. Cranbrook from Hatters Cottage A good illustration of this comes from a commission I had a…

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  • Now I’ve seen everything!

    Are you a Nikon or Canon man? Be prepared to have someone take the piss!

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Simon Weston CBE. Photographed for the Orpington Literary Festival where he was interviewed by Tessa Dunlop. Nicky Forbes, drummer from the Revillos, accomplished raconteur, and author of The Rhythm Method. Photographed for the Orpington Literary Festival. Digging through my archives and came across this portrait of Canadian astronaut and author, and former commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield. Photographed at the Canadian High Commission in London. Barbara Hulanicki OBE, founder of the legendary 60s fashion label Biba flew in from Florida to attend the opening of an exhibtion of her work at the London Fashion and Textiles Museum on March 21. Almost spring 😊 Happy Mother’s Day to a remarkable woman whose first 18 months of married life were in a war zone, and then brought up my brother and I with no family to help in 1960s and 70s Japan. I can’t imagine how you did it. Love you lots Mum x
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  2. A lovely photo Michael. A pair of old shoes can really convey so much character can’t they. Probably why Van…

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