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 …

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One of my favourite local bands The Swamis were performing in the VIP tent at Stowe. Once again I caught them giving an outstanding performance.
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A couple of names from my past have contacted me on Facebook; it has been fun taking a small trip down memory lane. Then I remembered I had good fortune of buying a school photo way back in 1990 so I wanted to share it here.
If you’re in this photo, please please please leave a comment! I would love to hear from you know what you’re up to!
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I had my neighbour come over for drumming lessons this evening. I never know what to expect from my students but I always know I enjoy it and I haven’t fail so far. She was attentive, responsive and patient. It did help she had natural ability which helps, but most of all there has to be a will and a passion to learn.
So now I have two people I am teaching; a photographer and a drummer. I love it. There is no down side! I get to talk about the …

I have been trying to write a life changing email to a huge name musician. I won’t give away the details, but suffice to say if I can get him to notice my photos, then perhaps I am in with a chance to photograph him.
I am an enormous fan of his music, as well as him as a person. Of course I don’t actually know the real man behind the public figure, but his look is effortless, deep and solemn. In the photos I have seen of him, I truly …

At it’s core, it is about capturing amazing, once in a lifetime moments that will never happen again. Yet beyond the picture, there is a whole world of opportunities that tie in with it.
Without it, I would have suffered through a recent loss of a dear friend, and yet because of it I have gained an amazing relationship with a new prodigy who inspires me as well as challenging me (you know who you are!!).
By pure association my hobby has bloomed into an entire reason for getting up in the …

After an uncessesful evening, I was looking forward to a catch up and a short hike with some old friends.

Here’s some advice to those starting out in music photography.
My golden rule; be brave, be creative and take risks. This rule applies to all aspects. When I shoot, I am respectful to the band and the audience, but I have no problem being in a fan’s line of sight if I can get the great shoot I am always looking for.

Network and mingle at local gigs. Unless you have a really famous rock dad you won’t be photographing the Foo’s anytime soon so find local venues where unsigned bands are …

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