Hi Everyone
Hope you are all managing to get through this difficult time without cracking up.
As a professional corporate and event photographer working in Scotland, I read a lot about how to use this time wisely to develop as professional photographers, however this is easier said than done if you have children in the house, or you are worried about elderly relatives. It is important to force yourself to try and bring a normality to the situation if you can. I obviously can’t take any conference photography assignments in Edinburgh just now, but I can photograph infrared when I go on my one walk a day and we do live by the sea, so I am fortunate in that sense. You can also post on social media and talk to your fellow photographers. It is important to try and stay positive as we will get through this. If anything you can use the time to think, what future photography projects you aim to tackle, also tidy up your workspace, practice on that software you have hardly touched.
Anyway above all else, stay safe.
Kind Regards
Colin
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk
www.edinburghphotographer.com
Hi Everyone
With the current situation as it is and most of my events cancelled, now is the time to look at other projects and keep our hopes up during a very difficult time both financially and emotionally. As you all know I have been photographing infrared over the last few years and I recently compiled a collection of infrared photographs from Scotland. Although my main source of income is through professional corporate and event photography mostly from Edinburgh but also throughout Scotland, I also conduct personal projects, in particular infrared photography and I am currently planning a book showcasing my infrared photos from various locations throughout the country. I also find photography very therapeutic at times like this. Photography in general can help you in many ways during stressful times. If you want to see more, take a look at the collection of photos on the website. It was very difficult choosing my favourites but I tried my best to keep it varied, with a mixture of colour and black and white images. The other thing as photographers that we can do is to update our training during times like this. There are a number of ways online and they don't all cost money. Adobe also run a variety of training courses for members. Also, I have a mountain of photography books to read and its always important to keep up to date with your social media. Also, why don't you get out that film camera from the attic, you may re-discover the magic of film photography.
Anyway guys, chin-up. Look after those who need it most. All this will be over eventually.
Regards
Colin
www.colinwrightphotogrpahy.co.uk
Hi All
Although it is acknowledged that we as photographer have a variety of specialisms, or maybe one or two, the best way to create a unique image is to think with several photographic hats on. As a corporate event photographer in Edinburgh and around Scotland, I often find myself on a photoshoot for one purpose but also drawing on other disciplines. I have often used infrared equipment for my architecture and event photography commissions around Edinburgh and one of the things I like about having a dual identity ie corporate event photography and fine art photography, is the ability to mix them both in, then present the client with an extra photo or two which they invariably love. You are also able to use skills from one genre to the other and it gives you flexibility and a good USP. For instance, on this photoshoot of the Union Canal in Edinburgh, I decided to add a few infrared photos and then to draw on my College project of puddle photography. I have even used infrared for sports photography, landscape (often to create realistic black and white landscape images) and weddings. In fact any outdoor commissions, I will usually try a bit of infrared. So don't be constrained, switch the genre now and again.
until next time.
Kind Regards
Colin
www.colinwrightphotogrpahy.co.uk
www.edinbnurghphotographer.com
Hi Everyone
we have had some pretty extreme weather recently and while I am a specialist conference and corporate photographer in Scotland, working mostly indoors during the week, my weekend work is largely outdoors, either sports photography or some infrared or landscape photography in or around Edinburgh. So when you have stormy weather like the last couple of weekends you have to take your opportunities. Timing is crucial and you have to be prepared to get cold and wet but when you catch it right it is worth it.
Recently, I managed some good infrared photos, with a very detailed sky which always helps. Recently the motor sports event I covered still went ahead and although it is cold, it’s still fine.
In this weather you tend to work without a tripod, you need to wrap up well and be quick. Use all your past experience, no messing around with the dials on your camera, your hands will be too cold.
Anyway, whatever you do just get our there, you may surprise yourself.
Until next time.
Colin
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk
www.edinburghphotographer.com
Hi Everyone
I have been shooting a lot of infrared photography in Scotland these days. I am also half way through completing a manuscript for a book on infrared photography showcasing image in and around Scotland. I thought I would look at a few myths of the genre. Every type of photography has its cliched aspects and infrared is no different. As a corporate event photographer in Scotland, people also have stereotypical ideas, particularly in relation to wedding photography and it is our job as photographers, to provide the public with an alternative modern view of photography. In relation to infrared, I once had a client who loved my infrared work but was a bit wary of distributing it on the walls of his hotel, as it may have been too over the top with the white trees and weird spooky contrasting scenes. Whilst this type of infrared photo can be created, the converted infrared camera can also be used to produce contrasty high dynamic range black and white photos that fit into a more conventional photographic genre. I particularly like using my infrared camera for this purpose. A converted infrared camera is after all, a very good specialist black and white camera - see what you think of the photo attached to this blog, only close inspection of the grass gives away that it is infrared. Even colour infrared can be used in a realistic manner, depending on the filter you use, it can be a way of bringing out the blues in the sky and creating a nighttime effect. Of course, I also like doing totally over the top infrared in both colour and black and white, but that's the subject of another blog.
Anyway, until next time.
Kind Regards
Colin
www.colinwrightphotography.co.uk