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Saving camera configuration is a most useful addition to EOS R5

Saving camera configuration is a most useful addition to EOS R5

Saving camera configuration to a memory card is one of the most useful features for all EOS R5 owners that’s added in the firmware 1.3.0 update. I’m pretty sure that many …

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EOS cameras with clean HDMI output

EOS cameras with clean HDMI output for live streaming

macro gecko close-up

Full-time manual focus; do you know what it is or how to use it?

Studio anywhere, the concrete tunnel under the motorway

Studio anywhere, the concrete tunnel under the motorway

RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens

RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM replaces my oldest EF lens

Fast access to EOS R5 & EOS R6 autofocus controls

Fast access to EOS R5 & EOS R6 autofocus controls

moved to mirrorless with EOS R6

Moved to mirrorless with EOS R6

Workshops, training & events

Sep
07
Workshop: Moving to mirrorless: Canon EOS R5/R6 Amersham

Sep
09
Presentation for Newbury CC Newbury

Sep
18-21
The Photography Show NEC Birmingham Birmingham, B40 1NT, England

Oct
19
Presentation for Oxford CC Oxford

Oct
25
Presentation for Windsor Photographic Society St. Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3BL

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This is what summer evenings are made of, creativi

This is what summer evenings are made of, creativity, fabulous people and stunning light in beautiful places Second chance to work with Emma this year and it was an absolute pleasure. So much fun exploring this gorgeous location and making photos while the evening sun slowly descended towards the horizon In the frame @emsyloo24

Just sitting here watching the world go by… Fro

Just sitting here watching the world go by… From a shoot with Josh back in June EOS R6 with RF 85mm F2 Macro lens

What a beautiful bride. This soft glamorous look w

What a beautiful bride. This soft glamorous look was created by Jessica Jade Beauty, and photographed by me for her business. Model Hannah

It seems that all the dogs want to be test subject

It seems that all the dogs want to be test subjects for the EOS R6 animal eye AF. This girl ran straight to the camera while I took photos with the RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens. Photo info: 1/2000s, f/2, ISO 2500

Summer days are for blue sky thinking. Abby joyou

Summer days are for blue sky thinking. Abby joyously wandering across the horizon in the warm sunshine

Summer days amongst the wildflowers and tall grass

Summer days amongst the wildflowers and tall grasses that grow by the riverside

Creativity is everything I’ve wanted to do a sh

Creativity is everything I’ve wanted to do a shoot with one of Jon Harris’ corsets since I first saw a copper one he’d created in 2014. Well it’s finally happened and with the time that’s passed Jon has moved forwards from metal to carbon fibre. Once I’d worked with My Little Goth last year I knew she was the exact match to make the shoot complete. So we met Jon & hatched a plan late last year. I am absolutely blown away with the results. Alicia absolutely rocked the corset and it was a pleasure to work with Jon to realise this long held dream shoot. Model / MUA - @my_little_goth
Corset / styling - @jonathanharrisdesigner
Photo / lighting - me

What a brilliant day working with these talented l

What a brilliant day working with these talented ladies. Photos from a recent shoot for @jessicajadeemua who created this bold red lip look for the truly gorgeous @jem_mua97

What a delight to take photos of other photographe

What a delight to take photos of other photographers. Usually they’re hiding behind the camera in a place of safety. They are also the folks looking critically on how you work, taking note of your technical and creative approach. Les answered my call for a fine gentleman to help me creating some portraits with the edge of the light. This whole frame is one light source, that illuminates him and the background. Think about how you’d position a 60cm square softbox to do this? In the frame @afrofilmviewer 📸 EOS R6 with RF 28-70mm F2L USM Softbox and background both by @lastolitebymanfrotto

Urban graffiti photoshoots combining vibrant artwo

Urban graffiti photoshoots combining vibrant artworks and pastel outfits

Running through the woodlands in amongst the blueb

Running through the woodlands in amongst the bluebells. What a brilliant morning with Maia doing the running around looking amazing. Definitely more shots with her feet off the ground In the frame @maiakipping EOS R6 with RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Once you’re a star, the spotlight never goes out

Once you’re a star, the spotlight never goes out. A recent shoot with Georgia delivered such a range of looks and shots, it’s been hard picking favourites, but this one caught my attention, what about you? In the frame @miss_georgia.brown EOS R6 with RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens

You can find some of the most pretty shoot locatio

You can find some of the most pretty shoot locations in the least expected places. This few metres of hedgerow is just minutes from a major highway. Suggesting to Carly to just “get in the hedge” was the hardest part. Use a few bokeh-licious lenses and embrace the soft overcast light In the frame @carly_model_x

Time to test the ability of the EOS R6 autofocus o

Time to test the ability of the EOS R6 autofocus on something that’s more challenging than the eye of a mostly static person. Bring on the master of autofocus test subjects. Fast, small, low contrast… yes I’ve gone to the dogs 😀 First up the EF 135mm f/2L USM lens wide open at f/2, not your regular “dog-tography / dography” setup. Then the popular EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, wide open at f/2.8. Camera set to manual exposure with auto ISO and plenty of shutter speed. Many thanks to Chrissi for bringing this little rockstar along for a fun afternoon.

What a gorgeous lady to photograph. From a first

What a gorgeous lady to photograph. From a first shoot with @mystiquefay and I love the results. Used a Lastolite vintage tobacco / olive background and a single medium octa overhead as the only light source.

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