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In The Paper, 18th January 2023
2023-01-24 10:47:00 UTCIn the paper this week something different to try and guess. We were asked to submit images that disguised what they actually were. I have two images in, one on each page but canyon guess what they are of? -
CLTP - Update on ‘Derry’
2023-01-16 12:05:00 UTCWe have had some news in the last few days regarding ‘Derry’ who I photographed last week (see previous post). ‘Derry’ was found wandering the streets very late at night and was taken in by some kind person who then contacted the rescue the following day. The rescue took him…
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In The Paper, 4th January 2023
2023-01-13 10:23:00 UTCFirst week of the New Year and two images appear in the Irvine News within one article. It collects some of the best images from 2022 that were entered into competition and some that the judges possibly misunderstood (one of those was definitely me). Under one image they also cut… -
CLTP Images - Isla Dog Rescue 20230105
2023-01-09 12:51:33 UTCWhen an animal charity calls asking for help then I do whatever I can to help out. When working with charities I always try to do the work without getting in the way or being a disruption to the work going on around me and so asking when the best… -
CLTP Announcement
2023-01-05 17:20:10 UTCCLTP News I am excited to announce that I am working with ‘Islay Dog Rescue’ on some photography projects with the aim of using my photography skills to help with the rehoming of the dogs in their care. Today I was asked to photograph ‘Derry’ who had just arrived yesterday… -
In The Paper, 15th December 2022
2022-12-15 17:28:04 UTCGuess what? I’m in the paper again with another image. This time a macro image of the edge of a flower petal. Taken hand held, I wanted to see if I could get just the edge in focus with everything else slightly out of focus. It’s a macro shot with… -
In The Paper, 7th December 2022
2022-12-11 12:41:22 UTCOne of my images made it into the Irvine Herald this week. Called ‘The Big Blue’ it shows a surfer all alone in a great expanse of water. It’s at top, 2nd image in. -
In The Paper, 30th November 2022
2022-12-01 21:49:11 UTCHaving a difficult week this week as I hurt my back on Sunday just as I was leaving the house for a photoshoot. So it’s been a week of cancelled work and meetings. So what a lovely surprise to see another of my images in the Irvine Herald this week.… -
‘Still Life’ Artwork
2022-11-20 14:44:46 UTCA little sneak peak at something I’m working on. I don’t want to get ahead of myself but I am starting to work on some Fine Art Work that hopefully, if it all works out, will be available next year. Fine Art Collections are something I have wanted to produce… -
In The Paper, 16th November 2022
2022-11-18 16:38:24 UTCI made it into the Irvine Herald again this week, where my black and white photo taken at Whitelee Windfarm was published. I don’t normally work in black in white, but sometimes the image requires it, especially on stormy days when there is a lack of colour in the scenery… -
‘Rufus’ came to play on Irvine Beach
2022-11-05 13:03:00 UTCCuteness Alert! Yes I love to photograph puppies and even though very often they are too young to be let off, the lead is never an issue.So local boy Rufus the Collie joined me on the beach today for his photoshoot. At 4 months he’s going to change so fast… -
In The Paper, 26th October 2022
2022-11-05 12:56:17 UTCIn the paper again last week with my ‘Trying To Stay Dry’ surfer photo. Black and white, top left in the article. -
In The Paper, 20th October 2022
2022-10-20 08:47:14 UTCAfter the first Camera Club competition of the year where I achieved a joint 3rd place with my photo of the Red Arrows, the photo has been printed in the paper which again is a thrill to see. Second time this month I’ve made it into the paper which is… -
A Photoshoot On Irvine Beach
2022-10-20 08:40:06 UTCIrvine beach today with Yvonne and Ainsley to photograph their 4 dogs. “But there’s only three” I hear you say! ‘Dezo’ the 10yr old deerhound/greyhound was just not feeling it today and I don’t blame her. It was a little cold and I’m sure the sea wasn’t warm so she… -
In The Paper, 12th October 2022
2022-10-13 19:08:33 UTCIf you are local to Irvine and get the Herald Newspaper, look carefully and you’ll spot an image of mine in there this week pithing the Irvine Camera Club article from our trip to the Maritime Museum. Black and white is so effective with creating a timeless appeal to an… -
1st Camera Club Competition - Open Digital
2022-10-12 09:32:00 UTCLast night saw the first Camera Club Competition of the year results announced This was posted on our members site: “With another great turnout at Irvine Sports Club, last night saw us welcome along Stuart Strachan to judge (or assess) our images from our C1 PDI Open Competition. Stuart, a… -
Whitelee Wind Farm
2022-10-09 13:32:00 UTCWe are lucky to have so many varied and interesting places to walk within 30 mins of where we live. Having just moved to the area getting out and exploring in all weather has been great fun and Whitelee Windfarm has been on our list for a while. If you… -
An Evening At 50mm
2022-10-02 18:33:18 UTCI was fortunate to be allowed to go into and around the Scottish Maritime Museum for an evening location shoot when normally it is closed. With photographers from various local camera clubs present and the light fading fast, this shoot presented many problems to think about, plan for and overcome… -
Why Print?
2022-09-29 15:17:26 UTCWe live in the middle of a digital revolution, a revolution that is having such a dramatic impact on our lives. Not since the Industrial revolution have we seen such changes to our lives. So Why Print Images? It’s easy, we feel a deeper connection to a printed image than…
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Ready To Go In Scotland
2022-09-23 14:34:59 UTCWith great excitement I am about to open my doors to a new adventure. Over the Summer we moved house, actually not only house but country!!!!!!! We are now very much enjoying our new life in East Ayrshire, Scotland with loads of places to go walking the dogs, in fact…
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My Friend Ginger
2022-06-12 16:07:49 UTCAs I wrote in my last post, we lost Peanut recently leaving us with Ginger. So we reached out and rescues a new boyfriend for her and started to introduce them, They were getting along really well and things looked good. Long story short, we lost Ginger while she was… -
My Friend Peanut
2022-04-28 13:45:04 UTCWhat a week it has been. I changed my car which after a very long time felt like loosing an old friend but it had to be done in order to move on with things this year On Saturday I woke up to find that Peanut, one of my rabbits… -
Awards, The Weather, My Car, Charity Work, Things To Come
2022-04-12 19:39:35 UTCSo I am back to writing about dogs, horses, spreading the word on specialist dog and equine photography and anything else that comes along. What a couple of years it has been but today is not about that, its about everything else!Last year ended with myself winning an award…
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2021 and finally we are back to work.
2021-04-12 10:07:28 UTCIt’s April 12th 2021 and today, in line with Government guidance, non-essential retail is allowed to open. I’m not going to say much about the last year except that I now look forward with optimism for the remainder of this year and the things it can offer us. Although I…
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Last Call For Heather Shoots
2020-09-08 21:50:17 UTC👉👉Final Call for Heather Shoots👈👈 Its a truly amazing time of the year so if you are waiting to book a photoshoot you should be booking it now. Working outside you get to see the changing seasons up close and the turning of the heather is a sure sign autumn…