Hi Everyone
Just finished an intensive 2 day photoshoot at a conference for Connect Gov at various locations in Edinburgh. Sometimes as a professional photographer operating around cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee and other locations in Scotland and the North of England, one of the most difficult things can be getting to the location early with all your gear, parking etc. These can be the things that break your back and this conference also had an 8.15am start and went on until 10pm at night, within various locations throughout Edinburgh. This is all part of the job and my aim in this short blog is not to moan about it, but to delve into the wonder of the human body and its endless capabilities. I love taking photographs and in these situations I seldom feel tired during the photoshoots and seem to find the energy to keep going with enthusiasm, often with very little sleep and lots of physical work too. It never fails to amaze me how as humans we can find energy easily for the things we love. I turned professional a bit later in my life and you would think this would make it more difficult, especially working as a professional photographer in and around a city like Edinburgh where you can never park, however I can give any of the youngsters a run for their money. Ask me to work long hours in an office without much sleep, sitting at a desk, well that's a different story. Attach is a photo from the Connect Gov conference.
Anyway, until next time.
Kind Regards
Colin
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk
www.edinburghphotographer.com
Hi Everyone
As a professional freelance event photographer working in and around Edinburgh and throughout Scotland, every now and again, you get to do a commission and when you can really identify with the project. Earlier last week, I had one of these commissions at Musselburgh Grammar School, who were having their first Sports Awards Ceremony for the coaches and children. I was well impressed with the overall organisation and the enthusiasm shown by the staff, particularly the PE Dept at the school. The event had some impressive guests, including the main invited speaker Kieron Achara, basketball star. It goes to show you that its not all about funding and all it takes is a few enthusiastic people to make things happen. Positive attitude and enthusiasm cant be bought and all our schools throughout Scotland should look at successful projects like this and try to replicate their success. Well done to all and best of luck for future events.
Kind Regards
Colin
Colin Wright Photography
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk
www.edinburghphotographer.com
Hi Everyone
Most professional freelance photographers in Edinburgh, Scotland or anywhere else for that matter, will have seasonal periods during the year when they are busy. If you are a corporate event photographer in Scotland for instance, this will occur when everyone else starts to chill for the summer holidays, they go on vacation, attend lots of outdoor sports events etc. This is just when I get my most busy. I have lots of supercar photography, golf, a conference and later today, an award ceremony at a local grammar school. It is however, always good to get some time to spend with the family and at the same time, indulge in my passion for infrared photography. This time it was Belhaven Bay near Dunbar, so no trees, but that it not to say that it is not suitable for infrared photography, on the contrary, the clouds provided great contrast and the sun was shining bright. It is a wonderful spot, so it is no hardship to photograph, just watch that sand in your camera and dont drop it. i have lost 2 cameras to salt water in my time and the insurance company wont insure me for water damage any more, unless I pay a fortune. So here we are at Belhaven Bay. Hope you like the photo.
Kind Regards
Colin
Colin Wright Photography
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk
www.edinburghphotographer.com
Hi All
A great day out photographing the budding young rock stars of tomorrow for the Edinburgh Rock Project. Lots of performers of all ages and of the highest quality. They even sang songs that I can remember. This is the 4th concert I have covered and I enjoy it more each time I photograph the event. It is definitely one of my favourite event photography commissions in Edinburgh of the year. This year the lighting at Edinburgh College was particularly fantastic, which is a joy for all event photographers. I am also given creative freedom to get the shots as I please, with very little restrictions over my positioning, which is always a blessing for As a professional corporate and event photographer, there is nothing to complain about a commission like this. Hope to see you all at Christmas time. Right, now where exactly is that old Queen vinyl that I bought in 1980.
Anyway, until next time.
Kind Regards
Colin
Colin Wright Photography
www.edinburghphotographer.com
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk
Hi All
As a professional event and fine art photographer from Edinburgh who spends a lot of time photographing landscapes around Scotland, particularly infrared photography in and around Central Scotland and the Highlands, I have seen major changes affecting the landscape. Although its a great thing we can all travel and have numerous holidays, I have definitely seen a deterioration in the landscape due to overloading tourism numbers and its something we all need to be aware of, particularly these days with increasing travel, cruises etc. Sometimes I think that this can be highlighted event more through alternative methods of photography such as infrared. The green grass areas appear white in infrared photography, thereby leaving the footpaths as a dark sinister walkway. I have seen this particularly in Edinburgh and Skye. Just to illustrate here is a photo taken from Arthur's Seat on Sunday, it gives the shot an arty feel in what is one of my favourite locations in Edinburgh.
Anyway, its just food for thought, over to the politicians.
Kind Regards
Colin
Colin Wright Photography
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk
www.edinburghphotographer.com