I've always found the unscripted moments that Martin Parr photographs on beaches to be intriguing. I recently began my own beach street photography project in Fuerteventura, inspired by his work. I used a hip-shooting approach with my Sony RX100 Mark II to get candid shots of beachgoers. I held my camera freely and low while I strolled the shoreline at regular intervals, channelling Parr's early medium format work. With this strategy, I was able to fit in and capture the peculiar, occasionally ridiculous facets of beach culture for which Parr is renowned.My project attempts to highlight the various personalities and…

“The heart of a fool is in his mouth, the mouth of a wise man is in his heart.”  (Moroccan Proverb) Morocco (the full Arabic name is Al Mamlakah al Maghribiyah which translates into "The Western Kingdom")  A Photography Recce and Shoot in Morocco In times past, Western Sahara or Morocco to be precise has featured in many film productions and photoshoots. Its climate is perfect for our winter and allows commercial shoots to prevail. Films such as The Mummy were filmed at the famous studios in Ouarzazate, other blockbuster productions include Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Jewel of the Nile and The Man Who Would be King to name…

Sometimes a client's wishes often can exceed their expectations,You want the work and so you can be quite open to their ideas but in my experience, this can sometimes really come back to bite you. Shooting a Swimwear Campaign in November in the UK!   Last November, I received a small commission to work with a new swimwear brand based in Ibiza. This exciting opportunity presented a significant challenge: creating and promoting swimwear in the UK during November. The timing was far from ideal, as the cold and often dreary UK weather in November is hardly conducive to swimwear. This…

"Photography sometimes provides a challenge for me, it offers a chance to work in challenging locations, facing extreme weather and circumstance, and I have learned to control this in my workflow."     Fashion Photography - Location Shoot Austria, Lambertz Goddess Campaign was a 29-day, epic photoshoot that took place in 12 different European nations. I'm eager to share my experience as its creator, James Nader, with you all. This adventurous undertaking combined high fashion with spectacular scenery in an effort to embody the spirit of legendary heroines in beautiful landscapes. We started our journey in Hintertux, Austria, where our first…

To receive the famous 100-year-old Telegram from the Queen and famous in the UK for reaching the ripe old age of 100 years is a rare opportunity for some and people are lucky enough to reach this grand age which is a landmark for them. Jack Brown my grandfather was one of these lucky few. This journal post is my own remembrance, a salute to  Jack on V.E. Day, and he saw so many of these special days and with today being 75 years a little celebration around the UK is being held. Jack Brown was a very independent man who lived on his own with…