At an Athena networking lunch recently I met a lovely lady called Jill Thorn. Jill runs a Virtual PA company called Blue Umbrella, operating nationally. She is in the process of having her website updated, so wanted her profile pictures updating too. I visited her at her home and we decided to utilise a range of backgrounds to create a small portfolio of images that could be used in different situations, from very plain backgrounds, to more environmental styles.
I was recently contacted by Jason Demant of Inner Life Coaching who wanted some photographs for his website, both pictures just of himself and some of him working with a client. I think we achieved both, these are just a few examples.
A few quick review images from an event at Lords Cricket Ground in London. Sponsored by Cisco, Indian based electronics suppliers attended a gala evening in London as part of a UK tour. The evening included presentations to the companies, entertainment and a buffet style meal cooked by the excellent Cinnamon Club Restaurant.
Dianne Edwards of De-Va Virtual Assistance wanted some nice headshots that were a little more relaxed than straight studio images, but still looked the part. So, we found ourselves a nice room to shoot in.
I recently met a very nice lady who is part of the team that runs Bibliotheque in Muswell hill & Potters bar – a company that specialises in contemporary Porcelain and Mosaic Tiles. I visited the showroom and was stunned by both the range and quality of the materials so was very happy when I received an email asking if I could go and photograph some of the porcelain tiles and mosaic tiles installed in a clients apartment here in North London.
The aim was to show how the tiles blend in with other decoration and enhance the environment into which they are fitted. In this instance, the porcelain & mosaic tiles were used in the bathroom, as well as throughout the apartment on the floor. When you scroll down the photographs you may think the floor is wooden and indeed, it is a very good impersonator, but is actually gorgeous tiles created to replicate the joys of wood without many of the associated issues and maintenance.
If you would like more information about the range Bibliotheque can supply for you, then please visit their website at www.bibliotheque.co.uk Alternatively you can call or pop into their showrooms.
Boutique - 230 Fortis Green Road, Muswell Hill, London N10 3DU Tel/Fax: 020 8883 3715
Architectural - Arch 2 The Viaduct, St James’s Lane, Muswell Hill, London N10 3QX Tel: 020 8365 2084
Hertfordshire - Unit 11 Devonshire Business Centre, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3JR Tel: 01707 649932
On Monday I was at The Haven Bistro in Whetstone, London, photographing a Gala Dinner in aid of local charity Cherry Lodge Cancer Care of Barnet. It was an amazing night with a lot of money raised through tickets, sponsorship, a raffle and an auction. Huge thanks and congratulations to everyone that came along, including Zap the Magician and Singer/DJ Daniel Rossen, all the sponsors of the evening and of course the staff & volunteers of Cherry Lodge that helped with the organisation.
Some pictures….if you would like to see the entire gallery and raise even more money for Cherry Lodge by purchasing downloads of them, please do click HERE - thankyou.
As a photographer, my chosen charity is the Mayhew Animal Home here in London and working for them has brought me into contact with a wide range of people I would never otherwise have met.
This week it was Peter, one of the brains behind Grade Design Consultants Ltd, a graphic design company based in Central London. Grade are working with the Mayhew on a new campaign to promote spaying/neutering to prevent unwanted pregnancies and more animals ending up in animal homes like the Mayhew. I was asked if I could do the photographs that would be used in the campaign and there will be more about that when the campaign goes live – suffice to say, the guys at Grade came up with a genius of an idea that had my full admiration.
Whilst discussing this project, Peter asked me if I could do some portrait pictures of him, for use in company marketing, etc, but he wanted to get away from the usual ‘plain white backdrop’ headshots and do something a bit more contemporary and artistic. This was actually quite an easy request, Grade are based in the old Sarsons Vinegar factory near Tower Bridge, a redeveloped complex that boasts plenty of original Victorian architecture, combined with a completely modern glass/steel refurbishment. The perfect backdrop for some great portraits and something I think more people should consider.
If you want to contact Grade Design Consultants to discuss your own design requirements, here are their details
Website: www.gradedesign.com
Facebook: Grade Design on Facebook
Twitter: Grade Design on Twitter
A few weeks ago I was really pleased to be part of a make-up masterclass run by Joyce Connor of Brides and Beauty The class was in the hostesses home and several ladies attended, all keen to learn a bit more about make up application and having their current make up bags looked at.
Joyce needed some photographs, which of course is where I came in, so I thought I would share a few.
Joyce can run these masterclasses for you and your friends, at your home, so if you want more information, do contact her at Brides and Beauty and get your girly night in booked.
It was a cold but bright morning a few weeks ago when I arrived to photograph the salon at Skindeep in Elstree. Salon owner Laurie has worked hard, together with her team of professional therapists, to offer a comprehensive range of treatments in a calm and knowledgable environment. The salon has beautiful rural views, yet is easy to find on the outskirts of Elstree.
I have done some product for shots for Laurie in the past and was very happy to oblige when she asked me to come and take some photographs of the salon and its reception & retail area.
Sunday 18th December was the date set by the Ace Cafe on the North Circular in London to do their bikers run to the Mayhew Animal Home with donated Christmas gifts for the home’s animal residents.
The day dawned clear and frostily cold but the Ace do a lovely breakfast to warm up on and several brave souls arrived on their beautiful machines, ready to head off to see the animals.
One of the Mayhew vans awaits outside the Ace Cafe to load the gifts into.
Ace Cafe owner Mark Wilsmore and a regular hand over gifts to Mayhew Volunteer Denise, including blankets knitted by her mother especially for the rescued animals.
Getting into the spirit of things…..
Ready to hit the road, leaving the Ace and heading for the Mayhew
The bikes follow the Mayhew Van onto the Harrow Rd
Arriving at the Mayhew
Group shot!
After a reception of tea and coffee and chatting, the bikers are all given a guided tour of the home. Meeting one of the Mayhew residents in the kennel block
Take me with you, please take me with you….
…and me…
…us too please, we would like a forever home….
…I’ll even sit on your shoulder! One of the cats gets to know how comfortable motorcycle jackets are.
One of the kittens currently in the Mayhew’s care
Meeting Collie cross puppy Paddy
Huge thanks to the Ace Cafe and its patrons for the donations and for happily having the camera pointed at them!
There is a full slide show of all the pictures from the morning HERE