The Trials of Self Employment

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 [...]

2018-02-27T15:01:23+00:00 February 27th, 2018|

M Lambe Construction – Website Goes Live

So, back to work after a nice month off, after visiting Ibiza and Cornwall along with several other mini trips around the UK.   After several shoots with me over the last year, M Lambe Construction 's new website has gone live, featuring (mostly) my photography.   It's always nice to see your work in [...]

2016-09-15T09:39:39+00:00 September 15th, 2016|

Event Photography – Brandwood Clinic

I was booked to shoot some event photography this week for regular clients, Brandwood Clinic, at their base in Solihull. Cutting the ribbon to officially launch the clinic were TV host Jeremy Kyle and Kate Wild, Deputy Mayor of Solihull. www.brandwoodclinic.com id

2016-04-19T12:29:15+00:00 April 15th, 2016|

Professional Head shots For Business

Professional Head shots For Business.   Shot as part of a range of commissioned, commercial photography for Brandwood Clinic, these head shots were of backroom staff at the Solihull headquarters in Monkspath.   Various other briefs consisted of interior photography, event photography and lifestyle photography that would sit in the clinical and health and beauty [...]

2016-02-15T15:48:48+00:00 February 15th, 2016|

Construction Photography Assignment

Commissioned by M Lambe Construction, based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, I was given a construction photography assignment, which consisted of several days shooting at various locations in the Midlands.   Working as a commercial photographer Birmingham, it allows me to carry out a wide range of photography projects which allows me to produce work for [...]

2016-01-18T15:16:18+00:00 January 18th, 2016|

Dog Photographer

I've been spending a lot of time with dogs recently. M'i old pal Charlie Smith, runs a canine care business www.charliescaninecare.co.uk which includes dog walking, behavior, day care and a house sitting service, so owners don't have to leave their dogs at a kennel when they are away from home. Not really having much experience [...]

2016-01-13T16:20:18+00:00 January 13th, 2016|

Frame at the SmokeShow Studio

SmokeShow was pleased to welcome Frame Creatives to the studio yesterday evening. Frame provides a platform for Midlands based photographers, and last night they offered our in house stylist, Sy-Anne, a platform to showcase the added value of working with a stylist. Here's a snap from the audience catching Sy mid-word, mid-stride, and mid-elaborate hand gesture! 10495979_10205189418488091_5437077235401445759_o You can see our gallery and that of the other members here: http://www.framecreatives.com/?Action=_VC&id=175487402&ppwd=smokeshow

2015-04-01T09:14:38+00:00 April 1st, 2015|

Rude Mods

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 [...]

2015-03-16T14:59:55+00:00 March 4th, 2015|

Frame Creatives

SmokeShow recently joined Frame Creatives - A platform for Midlands based photographers. You can see our gallery and that of the other members here: http://www.framecreatives.com/?Action=_VC&id=175487402&ppwd=smokeshow  

2015-03-16T15:02:55+00:00 February 20th, 2015|