I was over the moon to receive to receive Lensbaby's latest new optic for beta testing a few weeks ago. When it arrived I was in a busy spell with little spare time and when I did have time the weather was horrendous - if you are in the UK you'll know that the high … Continue reading First Impressions of the new Lensbaby Soft Focus ll Optic
Category: Still Life Photography
Emerging From A Slump
It was April 1st and I gazed with frustration at the clusters of grape hyacinths that persisted in growing in a small gap between my driveway and next door’s lawn, despite my best efforts at pulling them out for several years running. I was tempted to pull them up yet again but it suddenly struck … Continue reading Emerging From A Slump
Embracing the Blur – Shooting Wide Open with the Lensbaby Velvet 85 (or 56)
Shooting wide open with the Lensbaby Velvet 85 - my tips for better focus.
Guild Of Photographers Qualification Panel
I did it! I'm really pleased to have finally submitted my Qualification Panel and passed! I've been a member of The Guild of Photographers for around five years, initially I was shooting portraits but my photography and business evolved over time into something very different. For quite some time I've been feeling the need to … Continue reading Guild Of Photographers Qualification Panel
Making Life Simple – An Ikea Hack for Still Life Photography
This year I've found myself shooting less and less indoor still life, not because I've lost interest or feel uninspired but simply because it requires a lot of effort! My usual shooting space is in the living room, I've a large window and great light but each time I want to shoot something I need … Continue reading Making Life Simple – An Ikea Hack for Still Life Photography
Lensbaby Burnside 35 – First Impressions, Still Life
If you've read this post you will already know that the guys at Lensbaby sent me a Lensbaby Burnside 35 to try out ahead of it's launch. I've had it for a week or two but it's co-incided with a busy period so I've only had a couple of opportunities to shoot with it. Here … Continue reading Lensbaby Burnside 35 – First Impressions, Still Life
Portrait Of A Man I Never Met
I never met Ian but I know I would have really liked him. Ian was a gentleman and a wonderful eccentric with a warm personality. He wore a monocle for many years (to the embarrassment of his kids) because he had poor eyesight in just one eye. He only replaced it with glasses when both eyes … Continue reading Portrait Of A Man I Never Met
Lensbaby Comparison – Velvet 56 vs Velvet 85
This week saw the arrival of a new Lensbaby, the Velvet 56! I've been sharing a lot of Velvet 85 images recently and so many people have asked how it compares to the 56 and whether it's worth having both but until now I haven't been able to offer any advice. I'm going to be … Continue reading Lensbaby Comparison – Velvet 56 vs Velvet 85