Stage, Theatre and Film Photography – Why? Taking production photos or stills seems like an idea almost juxtaposed to theatre, stage and film. Trying to capture defining image of a living or moving production in non-moving silent format seems like a fools undertaking. And yet that is what is so exciting and so fascinating. Trying to create a concise point of reference to sell the show, is what engages me with theatre photography.   …

I have a long standing relationship with Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company, having for the last 5 years photographed their shows.  Having worked with the artistic director Adam Bampton-Smith on several projects as an actor and a photographer I have a strong awareness of the style of publicity photograph he requires for his production and publicity stills.  Of course having worked professionally in theatre for almost 10 years gives you a good eye for these things too! …

Same Sex Dance and a Big Red Bus This summer I was lucky enough to spend part of it working with the T-Mobile Big Dance team around London. With the hot summer it was fantastic to have spent the days outdoors, traveling around London on an iconic Route Master Bus teaching people to dance and signing them up to one of the worlds biggest dance events.  Of course I saw many great photo opportunities and …