Friday, 20 April 2012

Lens Flare. 20th April.


I always used to think of lensflare as technical imperfections to images... but recently my thoughts have changed... I have realised that sometimes they can bring an extra element or area of interest into a photograph, or they could represent a missing area of the photo or bring a whole new metaphore or meaning into the image. Technical imperfections can be turned into beautiful photographic elements when used properly, so give it a go, experiment a little bit, and don't be scared to get that imperfect photograph!

Don't forget to check out the facebook page for my photographic collective, Awkward Noise: https://www.facebook.com/AwkwardNoise

Thursday, 19 April 2012

Drive Time. 19th April


Ever since passing my test I have learnt to love driving, during my time learning I had quite a love-hate relationship with driving... but now I understand it and know how to feel comfortable with it I find that driving somehow helps you relax but also stay completely focussed. I recently drove around 350 miles, which took 8 hours... and it was a pleasure, if you learn to respect the vehicle and the road and treat it safely and carefully... then driving is something you will learn to love. 

In other news, I have been very busy today with the photographers from Awkward Noise, we have been setting up our online profiles, and preparing for our exhibition. If you did not know Awkward Noise is a collective of photographers which I am a part of, we are all working on projects which shall be exhibited in a couple of months times.. and we all have our eyes focussed on the goal of becoming prestigious photographers. 
To keep updated follow our twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/awkward_noise
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Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Motorway to Newport. 18th April


I was in Wales today for an interview at the University of Wales, Newport for the Documentary Photography course. It is an excellent university which is internationally recognised for their high quality teaching within the field of Documentary Photography. It was a pleasure to meet the lecturers, I found myself inspired by the short talks of introduction to the photographic department and also the documentary photography course. The facilities at the university are incredible and I would consider it a privilege to study in such a great institution.

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Time. 17th April.


I found this clock in my Grandad's old home, it caught my eye as it looked so interesting and unique. Time is a funny thing, it comes and goes... tends to fly by and you wonder where it all went. Time is something which people should invest, it is more valuable than money... because money is worthless when time has run out. Time is something to use and make the most out of, it is one of the most precious things which we have... I for one have decided to use my time wisely and positively.