Some recent press images

Here are some images recently shot for press use. The first three are non - sports images. I try to cover some events from the Almondbank where I stay for the newspapers. I am trying to think more about the news pictures I produce. Whereas before I would take the easy option of a simple group shot I am aiming to get more interesting pictures. The first and third images used a layer technique which a lot of newspaper photographers use. I think it worked okay although I should have arranged the group at the back of the first one better. I have been watching with interest the progress of another photographer Andrew Smith http://www.meejahor.com/ as he has progressed with this technique. He has a lot more experience in shooting these types of images and it shows but as I am always telling students of the classes I teach making mistakes is part of the learning process, what is important is understanding the mistakes and finding a solution.

Dobbies Garden Centre store in Perth donated an apple tree to Pitcairn Primary School on Friday. The tree will be used as an addition to the school's eco projects and will be cared for by the pupils. Pictured are pupils Aiden Strung and Adam Campbell doing the spadework as Rosemary Nixon and Andrew Reid from Dobbies Perth look on with the rest of the primary 1&2 pupils. 9th Nov 2007.

Pitcairn Parent Council & Friends of Pitcairn School held their Halloween discos on Friday at Almondbank Bowling Club. Pictured are the children who attended the first disco for Primary 1 - Primary 3. 26th Oct 2007

The Pitcairngreen Arts and Craft Fair was held on Saturday at the village hall. 26 Craft workers displayed their goods which ranged from wood carving to stained glass. Pictured is Jean Edwards at her pottery stall. 27th Oct 2007.

Saturday's press images

Here are the images that I sent to local newspapers from Saturday. Both games kicked off at 2pm so it was a case of shooting enough from one game before moving on to the other. Luckily they weren't played too far from each other making my day easier.

Premier 3 rugby - Perthshire v Dunfermline

Junior Scottish Cup - Jeanfield Swifts v Aberdeen Sunnybank

Halloween 2

Halloween 1

With October 31st approaching the ghost and ghouls are beginning to decend on town so here is the first of no doubt a few images I will post, some are for press use including this.

Pitcairn Parent Council & Friends of Pitcairn School held their Halloween discos at Almondbank Bowling Club on Friday 26th October . Pictured are some of the 'ghouls' who attended the first disco for Primary 1 - Primary 3.

Erin and Struan at the local park.

Shooting in low light

Its getting to that time of year where the light is dropping fast in the afternoon. The first two images were shot this weekend on a 20D at ISO 800. Now check out the third image which was shot almost two years ago and you will see how far digital cameras have came in terms of being able to shoot at high ISO whilst avoiding the dreaded noise. Not sure what noise is? Then compare the first two to the last one and you will see the difference. Better cameras and professional lenses make a difference when shooting sports. Now just saving up for more!



First two images shot 20th Oct 2007. Canon 20D ISO800




Image shot 3rd December 2005. Canon D60 at ISO 1000

Who needs a spoon?

Erin discovering the delights of feeding herself. Her mum will be so proud!