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Window Frame Shadows

Shadows ought to be so easy, after all we see them all the time and they often intrude on our images where we don't want them. But actually creating a nice crisp shadow is based on a series of compromises.

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Critique for Allan

Allan attended one of our recent Art Nude workshops. After every workshop attendees may send me images for a follow-up critique.

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Glamour in a fashion style

This little set combines styles from the fashion and glamour photographer worlds. Lighting Diagram The hard and focussed lighting is provided by a honeycombed and snooted strobe.

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Q&A: Should I switch careers to photography?

Ooh, now that's a big question. Firstly I have to say that photographers are having a real hard time in general right now.

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Model of the Day: 25/04/2026 - Brodie Lock

Our daily model photograph with Brodie Lock

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Katie - passion and negative space (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Model of the Day: 24/04/2026 - Suzanne M

Our daily model photograph with Suzanne M

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Film Noir

I call this kind of setup "Film Noir" in homage to the films of the forties and fifties. It isn't really true noir, because you expect to see much tighter light shaping, but it is a short hand way of describing the look.

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Model of the Day: 23/04/2026 - SimoneH

Our daily model photograph with SimoneH

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Leah Axl Makeup Photoshoot

Leah dropped in with Lucy Pearce MUA for a couple of hours in the evening. I used to employ Lucy as my permanent make up artist and I would recommend her for any photoshoot you are contemplating.

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Model of the Day: 24/11/2019 - Niki Marie

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