http://jalbum.net/a/953408/
just been messing with Syd Arthur
nice
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Product photography and portraits
Well up until the last post (just a few seconds ago) I didn’t label anything, what effect has this had on my Blog, well no one can see it!
So from now on it's Labels all the way, oh and some more up to date shots!
I cover all sorts of photography from weddings, through to studio work, location photography and can even offer on site print facilities!
Why don't I specialise, well because I love photography, and it can be a wedding or a wedding ring, a magazine shot or something creative, I just love the challenge.
Many advocate specialisation but ask yourself is that to earn more money or to become a specialist? I would say the later, why do I say this? In many walks of life it seems to be the specialist who takes things for granted and makes the mistakes, the person who is capable but who has to attempt something they don’t do all the time is surely going to pay far more attention to detail?
Obviously this scenario won’t work with an open heart surgeon but you get the idea!
For me being a freelance photographer in Kent allows me the luxury of shooting wedding photography in Kent and London and then doing some product photography and event photography this variation always keeps me on my toes and all styles work together when shoot
ing.
So from now on it's Labels all the way, oh and some more up to date shots!
I cover all sorts of photography from weddings, through to studio work, location photography and can even offer on site print facilities!
Why don't I specialise, well because I love photography, and it can be a wedding or a wedding ring, a magazine shot or something creative, I just love the challenge.
Many advocate specialisation but ask yourself is that to earn more money or to become a specialist? I would say the later, why do I say this? In many walks of life it seems to be the specialist who takes things for granted and makes the mistakes, the person who is capable but who has to attempt something they don’t do all the time is surely going to pay far more attention to detail?
Obviously this scenario won’t work with an open heart surgeon but you get the idea!
For me being a freelance photographer in Kent allows me the luxury of shooting wedding photography in Kent and London and then doing some product photography and event photography this variation always keeps me on my toes and all styles work together when shoot
ing.
Sevenoaks wedding photographer
These are a selection from a wedding at the wonderful venue, Coltsford Mill
its a prefect wedding location, great photo opportunities, friendly staff and fantastic food, perfect for an intimate and wonderful wedding party.
www.mattjamesphotography.co.uk were invited to display to 50 brides after Coltsford Mill saw the shots I had taken, that was a real compliment :-)
its a prefect wedding location, great photo opportunities, friendly staff and fantastic food, perfect for an intimate and wonderful wedding party.
www.mattjamesphotography.co.uk were invited to display to 50 brides after Coltsford Mill saw the shots I had taken, that was a real compliment :-)
Various photography in Kent
I have only just worked out how to submit pictures to this Blogspot
so here goes
could be a disaster?
Let's see how this lot are and if it works I will update it with various shots from time to time
cheers
Matt
lo
so here goes
could be a disaster?
Let's see how this lot are and if it works I will update it with various shots from time to time
cheers
Matt
lo
Monday, 18 April 2011
nice family shoot
http://jalbum.net/a/952143/
click the link to access a nice family shoot I just did
the kids were full of energy and it was all for Dads birthday :-)
click the link to access a nice family shoot I just did
the kids were full of energy and it was all for Dads birthday :-)
Monday, 4 April 2011
Friday, 1 April 2011
Teaching Photography
Well what I nice morning I have had, I have been to the studio and had 7 students and the head of photography from Hillview Performing arts school in for photographic tuition.
the time flew! and I am sure the students got something out of it, we did a couple of different lighting styles, one high key one with black background and using a snoot, I wont say who but one of the students stood out, I don't know who it was it was only when looking at the shots after wards they had taken a different take on it to most, however they all show great interest and I look forward to the next time
the time flew! and I am sure the students got something out of it, we did a couple of different lighting styles, one high key one with black background and using a snoot, I wont say who but one of the students stood out, I don't know who it was it was only when looking at the shots after wards they had taken a different take on it to most, however they all show great interest and I look forward to the next time
Thursday, 31 March 2011
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
I had the pleasure of shooting Syd Arthur in the studio yesterday we also decided to go out to a location I know to get some outdoor shots, there is a gallery but I can't show you as the band need to see them first
Also got a call from a couple of people for event photography, also a firm of solicitors who need portrait shots in London
they emailed me several times just to check if I had given the right price as after getting quotes elsewhere they could not beleive how 'reasonable' my prices are (not cheap but reasonable!)
if someone is that cheap then you have to ask yourself why, are they not busy if so is that because the work is no good?
Also got a call from a couple of people for event photography, also a firm of solicitors who need portrait shots in London
they emailed me several times just to check if I had given the right price as after getting quotes elsewhere they could not beleive how 'reasonable' my prices are (not cheap but reasonable!)
if someone is that cheap then you have to ask yourself why, are they not busy if so is that because the work is no good?
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
What a varied job I have
All in one day! I started my day at BNI where I was witness to a great presentation on social media from David Taylor of 2010
then collected some rings to shoot for Bill foreman of westone workshops http://jalbum.net/a/931683/
then shot some pack shots for printmonger and created a video for them
http://video214.com/play/3HA9VMwPQk1h2beoanR2Zg/s/dark
and created the above video presentation for their website :)
then walked Wilma and got ready for tomorrows marathon shoot, this week I have everything from a wedding through to packshots, studio party for some girls and an event to cover!
as I said, what A varied job I have
I did get a little dissapointed that there is another matt james photography out here who has nicked my web style and published a facebook page as well, dont be fooled its not me!
then collected some rings to shoot for Bill foreman of westone workshops http://jalbum.net/a/931683/
then shot some pack shots for printmonger and created a video for them
http://video214.com/play/3HA9VMwPQk1h2beoanR2Zg/s/dark
and created the above video presentation for their website :)
then walked Wilma and got ready for tomorrows marathon shoot, this week I have everything from a wedding through to packshots, studio party for some girls and an event to cover!
as I said, what A varied job I have
I did get a little dissapointed that there is another matt james photography out here who has nicked my web style and published a facebook page as well, dont be fooled its not me!
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Hillview School and Bags!
Well an interesting day was Monday 21st I collected some bags from a great company called Crazybags and it looks like they would like me to shoot their products for them, collected some for test shots and hope they like the results :-)
also Hillview performing arts college will be using the studio and me to teach lighting and photography to its students, a very exciting prospect
also Hillview performing arts college will be using the studio and me to teach lighting and photography to its students, a very exciting prospect
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