All good fun...

Hi,

It's been a busy time again. I've just been through 'The Books' and already 2009 is my best year ever; at least in financial terms anyway! So many thanks to all of those who have contributed to that success.

I've had some great photo shoots in November. Nice and varied. I've covered the opening of a museum, shot some family photos, some fashion and some work for a talent agency. I love the variety that my job brings!!

In the pipeline are some wedding fairs and a big fashion shoot. I'm also trying to get some magazine work, hopefully there will be an announcement soon....

Enjoy these samples from this month.

See you soon,

David

Lifestyle Portraits....amongst other things.

Hi,

Here's another catch up for you!

I've been shooting some lifestyle portraits recently. This means getting out and about on location and doing some portraits with a bit of a relaxed fashion edge. I had the pleasure of taking photos for Fiona and Cherie, you can see some samples below.

I've just done another shoot for Jolaby, that's their picture at the start of the blog. They're having a mid season update and as ever brought a whole rack of new clothes. We tried a slightly different style this time. I can only post one sample as I don't want to ruin their launch! The best moment of shoot came when there was a suggestion of a 'gormless' look. Had to be there probably..

Finally, it seems that future brides and grooms are really getting busy now. I've got loads of enquiries for wedding photography at the moment, thank you all, I've even got a consultation booked for a wedding happening in June 2011. Wow, that is planning ahead!

Lastly, i'm working with my suppliers to see how we can avoid any disruption due to the Postal strikes. Thanks postie. Get back to work please...

See you soon

David

Here's Fiona

and here's Cherie

New Fashion Site

Me again.

I've just uploaded my new fashion orientated site. I've separated it off from my family portraits and weddings site (www.specialanddifferent.co.uk) as they didn't really 'fit' together I thought.

Here it is: www.fashion.specialanddifferent.co.uk

I hope you like it.
David

Massive Update

Hi! Remember me?

Well it's been a bit busy round here, so here's the update....

I've had some great shoots happening and i've been planning a few more. I've had the pleasure of photographing people who've been to Juilliard School, New York (as made famous in High School Musical), aspiring actresses and, of course, families.

I also had the great pleasure of working with Melanie Lenihan (www.melanielenihan.com) again. She's a brilliant make up artist and has got an audition soon to work on the next Harry Potter film. Good Luck Mel!

I've also been busy sorting out some lifestyle portrait shoots and they're now booked in for this week. A little germ of an idea has popped into my head about doing some location bridal shots as well, hmmm... if I get time.

Anyway here's some samples...

I hope you're all well.
David

Re-branding

Hi,

Well i've been busy giving my 'corporate identity' a bit of a face lift.

Go and check it out at www.specialanddifferent.co.uk

If some of you are wondering where the fashion photography has gone, well don't panic. It will be re-appearing shortly on it's own site. Hold your breath....

David

New Facebook Page

Hi,

I've just set up a Facebook page to help spread the word about the great photographs I take! Become a fan by clicking on the link and you can say that you were a fan of mine before I became Vogues top photographer or Prince Williams wedding photographer...you get the drift.

Special and Different Photography on Facebook

New advertising

Hi.

Just a quicky to say that I've just signed up to advertise with hitched.co.uk

It's a great site full of good advice for the bride and groom planning their wedding. And now I'm on there too!

David

Church Fashion

Hi,

What a busy few days i've had! Phew... now what's been happening.....well as I mentioned last Saturday I did a shoot with my friends at Jolaby (www.jolaby.co.uk). Here are some samples from the shoot. I delivered the pictures today and Steven seemed very pleased with them.

Then on Wednesday I had a portrait session with Danny, Adam, Lindsay, Peter and Linda. I'll post some of those up when I get chance.

And then i've got a wedding to shoot on Saturday. As well as all the usual business type stuff, like advertising, putting together orders, accounts etc i'm having a really busy time. I'm not complaining though, it's good to be busy. :-)

see you soon

David

Jolaby shoot

Hi Special and Different fans,

Well I had a great time yesterday on the shoot for Jolaby. Lots and lots of hard work from all involved (Jo, Steven, Kate, Zoe, Cherie and John - thanks guys!). It was a lot more relaxed than usual - we even had a lunch break!! This is unheard of from previous shoots.

I've now got the task of going through the 500 odd pictures I took, weeding out the good and bad and doing all the post processing.

A big thankyou to all the people at the church who were most helpful and friendly and allowed us to invade their space for the day.

Stay tuned and i'll post up some samples shortly.

David

First Post

Hello world!

The first blog post is here. I'll be adding stuff sporadically I suspect but i've always preferred quality not quantity!

My first bit of news is a shoot i'm doing for Jolaby (www.jolaby.co.uk) on Saturday. It's going to happen in a local church. It's going to be a bit of a challenge because it's a small dark church but it looks quite pretty and we will get some great shots i'm sure. I'll post a few examples when we're ready.

Other than that I have a busy month ahead. More news to follow.

David