Timing is everything, so even though I totally busy with Wedding Projects, it is crucial I post something about the Aylesbury Festival this week. So this post is just a summary of the two days photographically. I will go into more detail of the bands including my pet project of the weekend which I very pleased about; more will be revealed later in the week.

During our time at Waddesdon Manor, we thought would should capitalize on our location by taking a few shots for press releases. We were running out of time but we got some interesting shots. These photos are un-edited.

It’s almost amazingly random how I ended up at MK today; just by reading Tom Craven’s wall post on Facebook I found myself preparing to shoot for a festival with little preparation.
I fully expected to get some great shots of local amateur bands, but what I could not have foreseen was the amazing clouds that appeared towards thee end of the evening, nor could I have predicted the sun bursting through those clounds, even more surprising was a mother and her child passing through my shot just as I clicked …

Ask, and you shall receive. Well, that’s what Tom did on Facebook; he asked his friends to go and see him play today at a free Festival held in Campbell Park right in the middle of Milton Keynes. Of course I went as a photographer, there is no way I am going to a festival without a camera!
Tom performed in the “Tea Room” which was literally that. It looked liked a TV Set of a Posh tea party if it were held in a tent. I thought it was done …

I am sure by now that you’ve heard me talk about the country, the climate, the faith and the children, but in truth I can only describe my experience as “Life Changing”.  I have deliberately been broad in my posts because there is so much to cover that it would not be possible to convey. So I’ll leave you with the last few photos from my final day in Uganda and at the Uganda Jesus Village.
A massive thanks to Frazer of Rockfish Streetwear, Marika from UJV and everyone who I …

This was my penultimate day in Uganda. I write this almost 3 weeks later and all I can think about is Africa. I cannot say enough about the children there and how much I loved their spirit and happiness with who they are. In contrast since I have been back in England I have witness selfishness, greed, anger and pettiness which stirs me up inside into something bitter.
This day was a visit to the school setup by the UJV. My visit was timed to be during their play time in …

A while ago a friend asked me to show him some abstract photos so he could put on his office wall. So I compied a short list and sent him the following. I hope you like them!

Since I have returned to the UK, my friends have been naturally asking me about Africa and everytime I has to pause and really think about that question because I can’t give the same answer twice! The word “Awesome” and “Amazing” are such cliches that they do not serve to describe how life changing Africa was for this lowly Photographer!
Day 5 was more about interviewing the children and to ask them about their past. We were very sensitive to the fact that would should not force them to answer anything …

Day 4 was an opportunity to know the children a bit better. A football came was arranged (as much as things can be arranged in Africa) so it was entertaining to photograph them showing off their skills. Most of them were more fascinated by my origins and how my camera gear worked. What is surprisingly refreshing was although the children wanted to know everything, they remained respectful and never sulked or moaned like some children I know. They showed an astonishing amount of maturity which is both fascinating and a …

I had met some of the children yesterday so today was a better opportunity to spend more time with them. I deliberately did not ask about their past; I felt that whatever they would reply I would never fully understand their experiences. But when I met them, the most wonderful thing was how they really enjoy the company of each other and are just great children!! I see kids in England who are spoilt, crude, rude and do not appreciate how easy they have it, so for me it was …