Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find out just what we have been up to recently and can get an insiders view on the life of a photographer!
Autumn Update
Thursday, 01 December 2011 12:49
Sorry - we have been so busy over the last few months that we have neglected the blog again. We have, however, been working on a facebook page which has all our latest news, updates and offers. Highlights from the autumn include a few lovely weddings at Kenmore, Huntingtower, and Balgonie Castle. You can see the full galleries under our Recent Wedding tab.
The studio has been really busy with family portraits, and we have enjoyed several location family shoots around Perthshire as well as welcoming groups into our studio. We were kept very busy with adorable pre-schoolers from Bumblebeez Nursery in Dunfermline who came to us for fun individual and sibling portraits. More unusual events included the Annual Kinross Otters Swimming Gala Championships and a privately commissioned underwater baby shoot (see image below). We've even have a few pet portraits including a beautiful black lab and this wonderful fluffy cat.
Wedding Season
Monday, 05 September 2011 10:02
Well, we've had a busy wedding season with a variety of weddings across central Scotland. For a full round up of our weddings, follow the Recent Weddings tab from the main menu.
Recent Roundup, portraits, weddings, in Fife and Central Scotland
Saturday, 03 September 2011 12:07
Well it's been a busy season, and I've not had a minute to post to the blog, so here's a catch up to give you a flavour of some of the jobs we have worked on during the last 6-9 months.
Prestige Property:
Although based in central Scotland, we also have a base in the Highlands are happy to undertake work in any location. The more extreme the better! We regularly work for Knight Frank photographing domestic properties.
Corporate Away Days:
Staff away days and community days are worth their weight in gold.....but often don't come cheap. Thats why it's crucial to invest in a professional record of the day for future use in presentations, training materials, developing staff morale and sharing the learning with other staff who weren't able to be there. This image is from the PricewaterhouseCoopers Action Day.
PR Work:
No job too big or small. We bring a creative edge to all out jobs including PR work, where we take the brief and work with you to ensure images that will work for you.
Brochure Shots:
This time we weren't underwater! Some promotional activity shots for Fife Council.
Commercial Shots:
As well as working on product shots in our state of the art studio, we are often commissioned to produce images for marking materials for Scottish industry. Here we were asked to photograph staff in the ir work environment for Inveralmond Brewery in Perth.
Underwater Shoots:
As a fully qualified dive master with 24 years experience I am well used to underwater photography - first starting with fish, coral reefs and then moving on to wreck diving all round the world. In recent years I've been shooting babies and children in indoor pools - which is great fun and something both the clients and I love. This year has seen the rise of the underwater fashion shoot! The brief for the shoot below was to produce unique eye-catching and memorable images to promote a new underwater anti-natal exercise class. For the full shoot - click here.
Studio Shoots:
Our studio is one of the largest in central Scotland - meaning we have loads of space to jump and dance around! Here are some recent sporting images we took for Fife Council. Anyone for tennis...?!
Clubs, Groups & Societies:
We have recently been doing a fair bit of work for local clubs and groups, including the Fife Camera Club and the Fife Deaf Club (pictured below).
Product Shots:
The global economy might be in turmoil, but thankfully here in Scotland there are signs we are bucking the trend! More and more we are being approached to take product shots for a wide variety of industries and manufacturers. Our studio facilities, equipment and lighting mean we are geared to produced high end images Saatchi & Saatchi would be proud of!
Digital Restoration:
We have had an number of interesting requests for digital restoration of old images recently. The task here was to remove the family members from the original image to isolate the man on the right. You can see the before and after images below:
Underwater Exhibition:
Six of my underwater images from around the world formed part of the Hide & Seek Exhibition at perth Museum. The exhibition ran from February-April 2011, and featured the work of eight Perthshire wildlife photographers.
Corporate Shoot:
Scottish Enterprise and Capability Scotland teamed up. The result - a location shoot of volunteers in action!
Property Interiors:
Property work for Knight Frank continues to be a large part of our work.
CD Covers, Art Posters & Marketing Materials:
A local musical trio of 3 generations of the same family came to the studio to shoot images for their recent CD.
Product Shots:
Our studio is the perfect environment for creating winning product shots. Here are some product shots of Smith-Anderson the paper manufacturers.
Commercial Property:
I was commissioned to shot the interior refurbishment of The Thistle Hotel in Milnathort.
Todd & Duncan Interiors
Sunday, 15 May 2011 21:42
Fashion Shoot
Tuesday, 19 April 2011 16:01
On Saturday we were blessed with perfect conditions. The shoot was a 16th birthday gift for Jodie from her Mum.
It's hard to believe by the way she modeled that it was her first time in front of the camera! please click here for gallery
Boudoir
Friday, 09 July 2010 13:06
Well it seems everyone else is doing boudoir so when I had an enquiry last month from a lady looking to do a session for her husbands 50th birthday I discussed the idea and said I'd have a go.We shot the photos outdoors midmorning in a local garden, her Mum came along and was a great help. We had discussed making the shots as natural as possible so very little photoshopping has ben done. I am really pleased with the shots and would love to take any similar projects if any come my way.
Kids Underwater & Pirates on Discovery
Sunday, 25 April 2010 05:50
Since returning from my ski hosting job in Andorra, I have been ticking over with property job portraits wedding my favourate jobs have been a shoot on the Discovery ship in Dundee for Claire Park and an underwater shoot in Elmwood swimming Pool for Fife Council. Here are a selection of images. NB the models had never modeled before and were Claires friends!! The object of the shoot was to show Claire's make up skills off.
To see more from the Discovery Click here
Andorra
Thursday, 15 April 2010 16:54
Andorra April 2010
As the photographic industry continued to be slow in the in the Spring..I got a job ski hosting in Andorra..Here is the link to my last weeks group who were fun enough to dress up and make a movie filmed by Pas Productions on their last day! Photos are a mixture of mine and 3 or 4 of the groups(thanks). We also celebrated Helens 50th birthday!
Kinross Colts
Saturday, 20 March 2010 17:27
Last few Saturdays have been watching my son Josh (in yellow) playing for Kinross Colts and taken some shots of the game...Restrcitions mean am not permitted to show the gallery online, but should you want to see and have any of the photos taken please call me for your own private viewing.
Property job
Saturday, 20 March 2010 16:51
Flat in DollarBeg castle property shots...First property for a while so a little rusty, also miss having a real wide lens for my D700 but its on the shopping list.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 12:24
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KATCHANA sleeps eight and is located 7 miles south of Aviemore above Loch Insh
Snowy scenes Jan 2010 ( I made a quick trip to check the house was ok) Click Here
Snowbreaks Andorra ski trip
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 11:34
Andorra Feb 2010
Felt the need for a last minute holiday so booked on to a snowbreaks week of full on skiing an partying..had a blast here are the photos thanks to all of you for being a great fun bunch of people. This was my first snowbreaks trip and think it might not be my last! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
Hazel&Andy
Monday, 18 January 2010 12:23
RoMAN CAMP 9th Jan 2010
Hazel and Andy tied the knot in the sumptuous settings of the Roam Camp under candelite and with show falling outside...wonderfull
Moneyshop
Monday, 18 January 2010 11:11
Xmas partys in January yes they are still happening. Here is a fancy dress/annual awards party which took place at the Isl Of Sky Hotel Perth on Saturday.
Penny&Lee
Saturday, 02 January 2010 14:46
PENNY & LEE 31st December 2009
Just over a year ago I had great fun photographing Hannah & Gavins wedding in sub zero temperatures so is was fitting when to be asked to take a few photos at Hannahs' sister Pennys' again in sub zero temperature
After a service at Perth Register Office Mum Patsys' Gardener Cottage in Elie made the perfect place for a wonderful wedding reception...... The christmas decorations were wonderful and food provided by Emerald catering of Kirckaldy amazing.
The photos have had a v quick edit but no photoshopping as yet to see them please click here.
Lochihead Nativity
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 13:43
LOCHIHEAD NATIVITY
I had the pleasure of photographing and acting (Caspar one of the Kings) in the brilliantly produced Lochihead Nativity over the last few weeks.
Everyone in the cast or audience can order a DVD of all the photos taken including a full cast photo and most if not all scenes, for just £6 which includes P&P.If you haven't given me your address please email me if This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tel 01577 861 881 Cheques in the post please or a phone call with a debit card. Or stop by the studio.
All profit from the performance is being sent to local charities. Thanks to Rupert and Charlotte for hosting this fantastic annual event and the cast party on Sunday with the great food and after party songs!! 
More photos from 2009 performance CLICK HERE
Lochihead Nativity official website
Sandy & Elaine
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 13:02
Saturday 19th December SANDY & ELAINE
Was a wonderful day for Sandy and Elaine who in driving snow were married in the cosy Gask church a few miles from Perth.
We took photos at Huntingtower Castle before moving to the City Mills Hotel to thaw out!! To see All photos click here NB No photoshoping has been done as yet.
Nursery Photos Oct-Nov
Saturday, 07 November 2009 10:44
During November I photographed at 5 local nurseries which has been a lot of fun but also a lot of work and at times energy sapping!! Each year I try and offer Mums and Dads more variety a greater number of shots and improved quality. This year we have given Mums and Dads Cds to choose their photos from with the exception of Bumblebees nursery. Bumblebees nursery photos can be viewed using a password. Apologies for any delays on last minute orders, the weather hasn't helped!!
If you didn't get along to the shoot we are still offering a framed 10x8 with every photo session booked and taken before end Jan 2010.
Nardone Portrait
Friday, 23 October 2009 10:01
Here is a selection of shots from a recent portrait session. Even the dog got in on the action!
Male Model Shoot
Friday, 23 October 2009 09:36
Model Competition Shoot!
Below is a selection of shots from a recent Male model shoot. It was Scott's first shoot, and he done great!
Helen and Andy
Monday, 05 October 2009 18:08
Helen and Andy, who were married at Muckhart Church on a v windy day October 3rd. It was so windy Helens veil blew off into the sky as she came out of the church!! At least the rain held off and we managed quite a few photos outside. Having photographed both of Helen's Sisters' weddings previously, I was honoured to be asked to complete the trio. Click here to view gallery.
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