The End

I have been preparing a few prints for someone back in Australia and it has reminded me of how lovely the weather is there and how much we take it for granted. As i walked in the slush to uni yesturday with one foot completly wet and slowly going numb i thought about how i would rather be on my inagural Indonesia Trip. I am going travelling again tomorrow so i will be offline for about a month. Should have plenty of images for when i get back. For the time being here are a few images that were inspired by Vincent LaForet, an amazing predomiatly tilt-shift photographer but also great with video work. Check him out if you havnt seen his stuff its great.

That Time of the year again

At the begining of every year thousands of kids flock to the gold coast to stand in the hot hot sun and drink cool well over priced beers. Always an expensive day with the hang over usually lasting at least the next day as dehyration is a killer when bottles of water can be usually bought for $3 a pop. Why do we do it every year, the memory of the good times is always etched into our minds. Here is a picture i took while working at V-fest last year.

Lost In Translation

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Always thought i wouldnt be that guy. There is a very valid reason. I am currently travelling through Spain, Portugal and then on to Rome.

I will be back in 2 weeks to post some more but here is a sample from the trip so far.

Hope you all had a great new years and made lots of promises you'll probably never keep but felt good about making.

As a result of not having photoshop at my disposal, all images were shot with only one shoe on.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.