running studio alone!...

Have been given keys, alarm code and computer passwords to the studio and the responsability to open up in the morning and run the studio all day while the other assistant is at meetings all day and Tim is in Ohio giving a talk.

Really nice to be trusted with the studio and keys on my own after only a week and a half assisting.

Tim Flach assisting, Old Street

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Tim Flach assisting, Old Street

First proper week assisting...

Boxing Photography, East Ham, London

Shot boxing near West Ham football ground. Got some great action photo's and good takings.

Teaching/shooting + Roubi L'Roub Gala concert shoot

Day:
Shot for marketing department for the University of East London, corporate style shots in office situations, also taught some of the marketing staff at the same time techniques for shooting in this style/environment.

Evening/Night:
Shot event photography for Roubi L'Roubi's (London fashion designer)Gala concert at St Magnus the Martyr next to London Bridge. Brilliant musicians wearing Roubi's stunning clothes and a very interesting and creative crowd of people made for a great night. As well as being hired to shoot I was also a guest so sampled a very international buffet and champaign with a guest of my own.

photos to come...

Building work, Grange Hill, London

The joy of being freelance is being able to take on any jobs that pay the bills. Got a call from a mate who's a builder and part time photographer. He was a man short for a job ripping up and re concreting a garage in Grange Hill.

Spent the whole day shoveling, drilling, lifting, digging etc... really nice and refreshing to be doing a manual labour job

Start up business meeting

Although I feel my photography is at a professional level I don't feel I have enough business skills to deal with that side of being a full time freelancer. I have been calling round and researching start up business advice and found a great government funded institution in based in Stratford. I went in and had a talk with Jim Price and he gave me some great pointers and advice and enrolled me in a 4 day business course in January so I can learn more about things like: Finances, correct invoicing, taxes, business accounts, inland revenue, VAT, marketing, business planning etc etc.... Looking forward to it and really want to do things right from the start and get into good habits.

Boxing Photography, Bethnal Green

Shot an all day boxing tournament finals in Bethnal Green

Boxing Photography, Romford

Shot boxing tournament in Romford. First time shooting a show as head photographer with an assistant to try out.

Uni Graduation ceremony

I graduated from my Uni degree with a BaHons 2:1 and had my graduation ceremony today at the Barbican centre. Scary walk along the stage with thousands of people watching but a great way to end the course and last time to see all my uni mates before everyone goes their separate ways.

Snow Patrol music video shoot

Was an extra in Snow Patrol's new music video shoot at..Studio West London... a 5am wakeup but...

Zombie Walk

Zombie walk

Boxing Photography, Enfield

Boxing photography in Enfield

Storm Thorgerson exhibition private view, Hampstead

Visited 'New End Gallery' in Hampstead for the private view of Storm Thorgerson's work, the photographer/artist who did the Pink Floyd album covers among others. Was brilliant to see the work up close in person and the complexity and technical preciseness of the manipulations.

http://www.stormthorgerson.com/

Teaching, Euston

Taught photoshop adult evening class in Euston

Boxing Photography, Bethnal Green regional finals

Shot the reigonal finals at the famous East End boxing club in Bethnal Green

Boxing photography, Bexley Heath

Shot a boxing tournament in Bexley Heath. Shot my first knock out, the guy hit the deck right next to me as I was shooting right at the ropes and was knocked out for about 2 minutes, the whole room was tense wait waiting for him to gain conciousness. Shocking.

Charles Gatewood Photography Exhibition, Hoxton

At private view for Charles Gatewood's photography at Gallery 32 in Charlotte Road, Hoxton

http://www.arebours.co.uk/
http://www.charlesgatewood.com/

Boxing photography, Bexley Heath

Shot 2 tournaments including regional semi finals approximately 30 bouts in total.

Boxing Photography, Tufnell Park

Shot 14 boxing bouts at Boston Arm's in Tufnell Park. Had blood flying past me as was right on the ropes with some epic fights. Amazing atmosphere.