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Simple Corporate headshot Lighting Setup

March 9, 2013September 12, 2020

Simple corporate headshot diagram. The is a typical lighting set up I use when space is limited and I need to travel with minimal equipment.… Read More »Simple Corporate headshot Lighting Setup

Export & Download your Instagram Images

February 2, 2013

Download a .zip file of all your instagram image posts using instaport. Via Wired

Switching to Mac OS Lion: My experience testing on a separate drive.

November 25, 2011December 29, 2017
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For anyone who is contemplating switching to OS Lion and has been delaying this update. Due to the many negative reviews or for fear of… Read More »Switching to Mac OS Lion: My experience testing on a separate drive.

Finding the # Hash key on British Apple Mac Keyboard (press alt+3)

November 11, 2011November 5, 2024
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If you are a creating a lot content for social media posts then knowing where to find the hash key on an Apple Mac Keyboard… Read More »Finding the # Hash key on British Apple Mac Keyboard (press alt+3)

Advice on taking portrait for social media avatar

April 13, 2011

Try to fill the frame – Remember the avatar will most likely be displayed very small, especially on Twitter where it is very hard to… Read More »Advice on taking portrait for social media avatar

Is the face of corporate photography changing?

November 2, 2010
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The constant online presence that companies are now adopting means that the need for staff to appear friendly and approachable is more desirable than the… Read More »Is the face of corporate photography changing?

Personal Avatar Size Reference Guide

October 12, 2010

A useful guide to social media avatar sizes. Facebook: Lets you display up to a rectangular image 180 pixels wide x 540 pixels tall while… Read More »Personal Avatar Size Reference Guide

Update ‘How will the Sun affect my photograph’

October 3, 2010

In conjunction with my previous post I have discovered a great free desktop application, for tracking the sun’s movememnt through the day at any location… Read More »Update ‘How will the Sun affect my photograph’

Elevation of Obstacle Calculator for photographers- How will the sun affect my photograph

September 21, 2010
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Have you ever needed to know whether the sun will be in just the right place for your photograph. Photographers can use the calculator below… Read More »Elevation of Obstacle Calculator for photographers- How will the sun affect my photograph

How to take better Holiday Photographs

September 16, 2010

Just read this interesting article by Martin Parr the famous Magnum documentary photographer on how to take better holiday photographs. Not sure I agree with… Read More »How to take better Holiday Photographs

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Reigate | Surrey | London

ABOUT

With 24 years of experience, I provide marketing professionals high-quality imagery for architecture, headshots, workplace portraits, and impactful creative photography. A commercial photographer working throughout Reigate | Surrey | London |UK. I capture your brand’s story with precision and passion, creating visuals that resonate.

Partnering with Ecologi, I fund tree planting to support global reforestation and sustainability.

A member of Surrey Hills Enterprises and Reigate Business Guild