Lisa and Jason.... MARRIED!

Earlier this month I had the privilege of shooting Lisa and Jason's wedding over in Stone and Stafford. What a great day, chilled out couple, fun family and great guests. Oh and the food? Let's just say I've never had appetizers like those at a wedding before! I didn't mention Jason's a bit keen in the kitchen, did I?! Perfect man ladies? Well, he's taken!

The prep photos started with the girls getting their hair done at Salon 74 in Newcastle Under Lyme then into the house for everything else! The wedding ceremony was at Christ Church in Stone and the reception was at the White Eagle Polish Club.

You might remember the engagement photos from earlier this year, well here are a few favourites from the wedding day, hope you enjoy:

So there you have it, this blog post I chose to go all b+w and I think it works well.. still haven't gone all b+w on a wedding yet tho!! Could yours be the first?!

Birmingham Artists Session #1

In preparation and as a side project for an exhibition I'm shooting for The Drum (September til November) I shot a few artists from my city, Birmingham... A few I have known, respected, and once upon a time jammed with, and a few newer to me who I'll definitely be keeping an eye on.

Birmingham as ever is full of amazing talent that needs to be seen, experienced and nurtured. This city is home to many good things, many huge influences musically and artistically and long may that last.

For the strobists out there just two speedlights were used, some shots just one, and a softbox. The backgrounds were just painted walls, and one projector screen in one set.

A good session indeed and I'm hoping to run a few more soon to give local talent the "exposure" they deserve. Here are the previews:

Leeanne Stoddart - Poet (A'cappella/soul/hip hop .. according to her myspace .. to give you a better idea!)

Next up is Applz Sanra - Vocal artist and producer

Ahmed.. Film maker.. and I'm waiting for his website!

The one and only Juice Aleem - New album out very soon! I don't need to say more... do I? Ok.. one of the finest. (I have a preview copy!)

Kokumo - Dub Poet .. One very cool dude... ya heard!

Jaskirt Dhaliwal - Photographer of the exhibition currently on show at The Drum entitled British Asian Musicians. Check her out at http://www.jaskirtdhaliwal.co.uk

The What Supreme/ Wasif Sayeed - Hip hop artist.. (that's all i'm putting Wasif! It encompasses you man! HIP HOP - HIP HOP)

Of course I am one of Birmingham's strong artist presence so it's only right that I do what I can to help some of the people I meet with along the way.. check out their links (click on their name) and surprise yourself!

Delhi was....

Bonkers!!!!

I had a great time, a great experience in Delhi last week! Really.. you have experienced nothing until you have been to Delhi...

The noise, the traffic, the food, the people, the colours, the heat, the history... wow. I'd love to go back and tour india a lot more (contact Prashant at India Invites for help, great service), see where my grandparents came from and learn more of the real india. Yesterday my nan's sister died in South Africa so it's only right that this week I blog this...

I don't want to misrepresent India, so when you think of the poverty.. think of the extremes.. India is huge and so anything it has will be huge in relation... yes there is poverty, yes there are people sleeping in the streets, little kids begging but there are also many hard working people and also many who are extremely rich.

India is a country of extremes, disparity, warmth on many levels, and a country steeped in history and contrast.

Here are a few snaps from my short time in the capital, snapped with my g10:

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
Mahatma Gandhi