The Trials of Self Employment have taken their toll of late. A little bit of an injury for a few months knocked me sideways a bit but I'm looking forward to getting back at it soon. I've missed the buzz associated with working with people. For now, here's a headshot of conservatoire graduate, Anna [...]
Michael B Clifford. Film and TV Director Michael is an award winning Director with several years of experience in drama and factual. He's made work for Cinema release as well as for BBC, Channel 4 and Amazon Prime in locations around the world, as well as the UK. Work includes the Bafta winning ‘Brown Paper [...]
Bryn Griffiths (FBIPP) (QEP) Photographer and Hasselblad Master Daunting, yet a pleasure to photograph arguably the most successful photographer to come out of Birmingham. Commissioned by many major brands and global corporations, Bryn's work can be seen in magazines, brochures, and on bill boards, across the world. Bryn was a Hasselblad Masters WINNER in 2014 [...]
Ian Davies Photo works is a music photographer and live event photographer in Birmingham and the UK. Growing Up listening to Brit Pop and Indie, it was a pleasure to shoot Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and The Stereophonics back in December. As part of Emo Ltd's Bauer Media radio tour, I was [...]
Gordon Hendricks - The Ultimate Elvis Tribute. In aid of Birmingham Children's Hospital. Some friends of mine recently put on a music event to raise money for the Neurosurgery department at the Birmingham Children's Hospital. Performing live at Tally Ho! Gordon Hendricks and his band are the only Elvis tribute act endorsed by [...]
It was a pleasure shooting for the Night Owl back in July. It's always nice to see your work in context and on a clients website. See it here - www.nightowlbirmingham.com
We had Rude Mod twins, Del and Bes in the studio last week. Ian, interested in mod culture, met them at a 'do' in Brum and asked to take their portrait. We spoke of rude boys growing up in Birmingham in the 70's - scooters, fashion music and occasional rivalry with other sub cultures. And [...]
Above is a photographic portrait we produced for our 'Brum Creatives' portrait project that we exhibited in 2014, featured as the front cover of the latest edition of 'My Moseley & Kings Heath' magazine. The purpose of the project was to showcase the story of talented Birmingham Creatives through considered art direction, photography & styling. Steve Ajao has been amazing Brummie music lovers for over 30 years, performing with Steve Ajao's Blues Giants, as well as performing solo. Steve is accomplished both on guitar - electric, acoustic & dobro, and saxophone - tenor, alto & soprano. His talents don't stop at music and he is also an accomplished artist, we had the privilege of viewing some of his work at his home where we shot this portrait. Styling was provided by Atoo menswear, a long established and well loved independent menswear boutique in Birmingham that has sadly recently closed its doors. The relaxed boxy fit 'Creep' painters coat in a natural coloured textured jacquard cotton seemed the perfect choice for Steve, who maintains a mild mannered sunny demeanor despite being considered as a local legend. Steve's own garden porch seemed the perfect setting to capture the influences of the American deep south, the home of blues and a big influence on Steve's musical journey. Thanks to Steve for making us feel right at home, thanks to Atoo for the clothing and to the Custard Factory's Whatnot & Doodah for the hand painted porch rocking chair. Also thanks to My Moseley & Kings Heath for the front cover.
