Adcote School Barn Dance - Greenscreen!

On Friday I attended the Adcote School Barn Dance and provided a photography service with a difference! Via the wonder of greenscreen technology I was able to add a background to the photos - you'd believe these photos were taken in a barn rather than the reception hall of the school. If you have a themed event that might benefit from this service, call me on 07855 741368.
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Bridal Shoot, Albright Hussey Manor Hotel

With the wedding season almost upon us, I decided to invest time and money into a Bridal Shoot. Professional Photographers are a little bit like golfers in some ways. A golfer doesn't spend all of his time playing in tournaments, but you can bet your bottom dollar he'll spend a good deal of his spare time practicing for when he is.

Any photographer that wants to give his clients the very best has to practice when he's not working for money. Sometimes this involves training, sometimes practicing a new shot or lighting - the object is to become a better photographer with every week that passes.

A bridal shoot by necessity has a minimum of 4 elements - a model (in this case the lovely Emma from Stafford) a venue (Albright Hussey Manor in Shrewsbury) a dress, kindly loaned for the occasion by Elizabeth's Bridal Wear of Shrewsbury, and of course a photographer.

I chose the Honeymoon Suite at The Hussey - I challenge you to find a finer hotel in Shropshire for your wedding!

All parties benefit from this - the model gets photographs to add to her portfolio, as do the hotel and dress supplier who may want to use these for their websites. And of course the photographer now has another few lighting set ups at his disposal, and won't be "practicing during the round" so to speak. This is forbidden in golf, but not at weddings, alas, as any of you who have waited hours for the photographer to finish will testify.

Here's a few shots that would make any brides album:

Studio Grid Shoot

New for 2010 are these stunning 10" x 8" grids.

You get 2 hours in the studio, bring as many t shirts, tops, jumpers, jackets, scarves and hats as you can manage, and we take a variety of photos with different outfits, poses and background colours.

The best 36 are then mounted as above, printed and framed as an 8" x 10" photograph.

Let me know if you're interested or if you know somebody that maybe.

01952 683681 or phil@photoph.co.uk

Portfolio Shoots

For those wishing to take their first steps in the world of modelling, a portfolio is a "must have."


This is a set of photographs used to promote yourself as a model. It enables a potential customer to decide whether or not you have the "look" that he or she is looking for. It should have some headshots together with three quarter length and full length shots of you, coupled with shots in each of the modelling "genres" that you are looking to work in - fashion, casual, catalogue, lingerie, swimwear etc.


I'm currently offering starter portfolios, both in the studio and on location - call me if this is of interest on 01952 683681

The Rat Pack at The Premier Suite

A second booking at Cannock's Premier Suite where a sell out crowd were entertained by "The Rat Pack" a tribute act to Messrs Sinatra, Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

Business was brisk, and even the act decided to have their photos taken.

If you've got a Charity Ball or Christmas Party on the horizon, let me know. I'll attend free of charge, take photos and print them on site and even donate 10% of my takings to your organisation or charity of your choice. 01952 683681

Don Goodman Charity Golf Day

A late booking last Friday to attend The Don Goodman Charity Golf Day at Swindon Golf Club. I tried a new format for the photos, action shots from the tee, superimposed onto the cover of a golf magazine. It went down well with the golfers, with the exception of those horrified to see their swing in action for the first time...

20% of my takings on the day have beeen donated to Don's favoured charity, St. Gemma's Hospice. If you have any sort of event on the horizon where this service may be of interest, give me a call. I can customise magazines to include your name, company name or logo.

You may recognise the chap in the second photo as well. He used to play for Wolves, apparently...

Wrekin View Primary School

School photography can be a daunting task. 350 children to photograph, and not much time to do it in as teacher doesn't want too much disruption to her class. A pleasure then to work at Wrekin View Primary School, where I was able to get some great photos despite the pressure on time. Thanks to the staff and pupils for making it possible.