12.10.2009

Just another blog


My housemate has been working on her blog lately and its looking really good. She has lived in about 40 different countries in her life and this has helped shape her open minded view on the world. This gives her the ability to capture images in ways that transcend the cultural boundaries and social norms.

Well worth the look:

www.piplobston.blogspot.com


12.09.2009

Birthday Post


Today is my birthday, so why would i be posting on my blog?
It is because I just got my book back from the binding company and am really happy with how it turned out so i thought i would post my favorite image at the moment. It changes everyday though.

12.07.2009

Maximum





This post is dedicated to a big inspiration and good friend of mine. We met at university which he has just graduated. Keep an eye out for his work it wont be long before magazines are fighting over him. His work is as amazing as his stoke for life. The guy shreds in the water as well! Below are a few of his images that i stole from his blog (check it out here: http://maximilianphoto.tumblr.com/ ). The first image i took of him one a glorious day surfing a cyclone swell at. Mooloolaba. He also has a music project going on as well http://www.myspace.com/pistolsofdawnband. Too much talent for one kid.

12.06.2009

Spring Hill Baths



A few years ago i saw a film clip by a popular Australian band named Eskimo Joe. I found the location to be very interesting and after a little research found that it was filmed in my home town of Brisbane. Situated in Spring Hill (inner city suburb) i found out that the baths are the oldest public baths in Brisbane. A few months later i was contacted by a friend who happened to be writing a story about the history of the baths and i jumped at the opportunity to take some images for his story. The place is very interesting because not only is it a public swimming pool but on the first wednesday of the month they hold an open mic night for local musicians to perform. The popularity of this event has been growing at a rapid rate ever since. Below are two images which went to print and i recommend going in for a swim in the hot months ahead.

Here is a link to the film clip too if your interested.

http://www.totallyfuzzy.net/ourtube/eskimo-joe/from-the-sea-video_00b8b9715.html

11.30.2009

Bloodlust Ball

Just sent off the images i shot on Halloween for a company based in London called The Button Club. They hold a ball every year called the Bloodlust Ball which i strongly recommend you all try and attend next year. Met some great people and had a fantastic night. Here are a few images i got, was a particularly well organised event with amazing food, over 500 guests, numerous celebrities and of course the paparazzi out the front. Thanks for having me Kaja and hopefully see you there again next year!





11.29.2009

One night of Affliction






Had a friend from Australia's band come and play a show in Leeds on thursday night. Show and the evening was absolute mayhem and have to congratulate the guys on their amazing performance. Thanks for having me along guys. Hope you enjoy the pics, more will be available from their myspace page soon.

If you havnt heard of Amity Affliction you can check them out at http://www.myspace.com/theamityaffliction and if you ever get the chance to go see them do it.

11.25.2009

Back to the Drawing board

After nearly 6 months without shooting in the studio i was back in there last week to shoot a cover for a design student's (Sarah Johnston) folio/book project. Was great to be back in the studio. More to come from this project soon.

11.23.2009

The beauty of Film


I feel that post processing of images has been taken too far over the last few years. Nothing you see is real anymore, maybe i'm a realist but i wonder when the art of photography changed from its original intention of 'replicating reality' till now with its ability to often appear 'more real' than reality itself. Don't get my wrong photoshop is great however i have been browsing over the photographers images that i like and have come to realise that i appreciate someone's ability to keep post processing to a reasonable limit but still produce images that are new and different. i have recently rediscovered my love of film for its beautiful aesthetic quality. I hope you enjoy the above image (the colour cast is a mixter of a flash gel and a broken scanner) which i have come across while searching for images on my hard-drive for an upcoming project.


11.22.2009

Stumble

Just stumbled across this interesting image that changes as you scroll the mouse from the top to bottom. It is an interesting interactive way to look at a photograph. It was taken in Singapore by a photographer named Stephen. Thats all i have been able to find out about him so far but i will be sure to update the rest of his details when i can find them.

http://61226.com/share/hk.swf

11.19.2009

Nudes


Been searching through the archives in order to find some inspiration for a nude shoot i have to do next week. I shot this image in my first nude session. very happy with the outcome.

11.18.2009

First Post


Welcome to all who stumble upon my blog. I'll start with a portrait of one of the best models i have ever shot. He also happens to be a good friend and very talented photographer himself. Thanks for all your help in the past Charlie. Enjoy