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Photography
has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I was born in Manchester, England in 1977 and have been making photographs since I was a teenager. When digital photography came along, I was somewhat skeptical at first. The technology simply lagged behind the traditional darkroom print. However, by 2004, I had started to use a digital DSLR and today I shoot exclusively in digital. All
the photos displayed here on these pages are printed on Hahnemuhle 308
gsm photo rag. A smooth white 100% rag based paper specifically
designed to meet the need of photographers using digital photographic
output. The 308gsm Photo Rag is considered to be the industry standard.  "This
is
the gold standard against which other papers are compared. At
Professional Image Maker we always put a couple of sheets through any
new printer we are reviewing - it provides us with a baseline" Mike
McNamee - editor "Professional Image Maker" magazine. This paper provides museum-quality, archival fine art, photographic photos with outstanding durability and fade-resistance for more than 100 years. The printing process is infact more stable and lasts longer than traditional darkroom photography. Visit the Hahnemuhle website for more information.
Photos are packaged securely in robust packaging to prevent damage in
transit. Matted photos are shipped in boxes. I ensure the photos are bubble wrapped to prevent bending of the matting. Unmatted photos are shipped in robust tubes. This helps to keep down the cost of shipping. In the rare event that your print is damaged, please return the damaged print to me and I will ship you a replacement. Paying for your print
I
accept all major credit and debit cards via paypal. You don't need to
be a Paypal member to pay. Paypal allows me to receive payment. Just
follow the onscreen instructions. Their site is fully secure and used
by millions of people worldwide on a daily basis. Should you wish to pay by some other means, please contact me and I can sort this. To
ensure the best possible quality, your photos are prepared by me from
scratch. I ship small photos by normal mail. Larger items are shipped
with a courier (usually DHL). I will email you with a tracking number
once your order is dispatched. I have found DHL have delivered photos
to places like New York, Sydney Australia and Canada in under 3 working
days but I usually advise customers to allow 10 days for delivery.
Should you require an order quickly, contact me and I will see what I
can do. If
you wish to use my images for non-commercial use on the internet for
personal sites like Myspace, facebook, please feel free but a link to
my site is always appreciated. In fact I appreciate any links to my
site. If you would like to use my images for commercial use, please
contact me. My work has been used in a number of different publications
and I can provide quotes on a case by case basis.
I
set this site up in 2002 as a place to sell my photographic photo prints.
When you buy one of my photos, you are not only buying a unique piece
of artwork, you are also helping to support me as an artist. Without
your financial help, I wouldn't be able to continue doing what I love
to do - taking great photographic pictures. This
website is not run by a big company. On the contrary it is run by me
the photographer. As such I always endeavour to make sure that the
customer is happy with their purchase. I offer a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not happy with the print for any reason, simply return it to me and I will refund your money (shipping costs not included). Please note, returned photographs must be returned in original condition and in original packaging. Summary In
short, I aim to provide the best possible service to the customer. I
love to take black and white photography and am honoured that you want
to hang and display my work. Please do not hesitate to contact me by
email or phone with any queries and I will do my utmost to sort them
out quickly and efficiently. I
receive a number of requests per week from photography students asking
about my photography. I do not have the time to respond to individual
requests so hopefully, this information will help. Biography Born?
Oldham, England. 1977. Education? Manchester
University. How
long have you been taking pictures? I
have been taking pictures for as long as I can remember. As a child, I
used a 50mm 1.4 lens on a Praktica and 35mm film. I have been using
digital since 2003. I shoot with a number of different DSLRs and use
Sigma EX line professional lenses currently. I
set up this website to showcase my work to a larger audience and been
selling via the web since 2002. The site has helped me achieve my
original objective. I have customers from USA, Singapore, Russia,
China, Australia, Canada and UK Do
you use any photo-editing software? These
days, I mainly use Lightroom. It allows images to be edited quickly and
in bulk. Black and white toning, cropping etc. I don't generally do
massive amounts of manipulations. I like my photography to look like
photography When
shooting, how do you work? I
tend to shoot fairly slowly. I set my camera to the RAW setting and
generally think through the shot before I take it. Waiting for the
right light and anticipating it helps. A lot of DSLR cameras today come
with a many different settings. I tend to think many of these are
gimicks. I shoot mostly in Aperture and Manual modes. This allows you
more control of the camera as a tool. What
advice would you give to apsiring photographers? Learn
the basics. Many cameras today have features that make photographers
lazy. Learn how to use your DSLR like an old analogue SLR. i.e Shooting
in M, A and S modes. Think through your shots and anticipate them.
Think about what effect you are trying to achieve. What
lenses do you use and why? As
I said, I mainly use Sigma EX lenses. Good glass is fundamental.
Typically, I carry 3 lenses. 10-20mm
wide angle 28-70
Zoom 70-200
Telephoto These
allow me to cover most eventualities. I sometimes shoot with a 30mm 1.4
EX lens when situations such as low light, very shallow depth of field
etc present themselves. Testimonials I
have been selling prints via this site for over 5 years. Please see the
customer testimonials here. If you have bought prints and wish to leave
a comment, please contact me. |
In my photography I attempt to reflect two central characteristics - fragility and ingenuity. Most of the time, one is obviously apparent and the challenge for me is to look for the other in the picture I create and the effect my photograph has on the viewer. I am drawn to the ways in which these two facets of nature have endured as a backdrop to mankind's evolution. Black and white photography is a powerful medium with which to explore these central themes as it helps to strip out the many distractions that can prevent us from enjoying this fascinating relationship.
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