Flash test
The Flash Centre delivered the latest D-Lite kit to the office in the middle of the week, so we organised a shoot with model, Rachel, for today. It took a few hours to rattle through a series of test pics to get used to the flash system…and mighty…
Photoshop A to Z book
Photoshop A to Z Book finally done and in print.
Filmed on Create! Week 20 for .tv
I was invited to be a judge on Create! – a program, presented by Alasdair Scott and filmed at a small studio in Brixton. It was shown on satellite tv and had two contestants, Helen Niland and Adrian Parr, who competed in a head to head Photoshop…
Sale of first photos to library
Receiving a cheque for sale of three photos to an Photo CD library was a good feeling on this day.
My first magazine cover
My first cover as an aspiring professional photographer. Thanks to David Kilpatrick – sadly the remuneration was just a £20 book voucher, but nothing could put a value on the confidence this and a few pieces in Amateur Photographer ( thanks Liz…
Hasselblad 500CM
I bought a second hand Hasselblad 500CM serial number RP1277623 from Jessop of Leicester Limited that had been sold in through their Manchester branch.
Sheffield Star Golden Frame 1990
I had two of my photos accepted for the Sheffield Star Golden Frame calendar 1990.
Out with Stephen Rodgers
Steve and I went out in Derbyshire with a 5×4 large format camera Not sure of day or year so estimate it around 1986
Heather Angel Focus on the Natural World
Went to see a really interesting talk by Heather Angel titled Focus on the Natural World at the Octagon Theatre in Sheffield. She inspired several of the customers of Jessops to come in and buy Benbo tripods. I already owned one.