Architectural Fictions

The current exhibition at South Hill Park, Architectural Fictions, features some stunning photography, especially those taken in tunnels underground which are lit to perfection. Talking to a visitor while invigilating last week (who self-admittedly knew little about taking photographs), she was fascinated by the compositions created and how the eye is drawn around a scene. Have encouraged her to look into Bracknell and Wokingham College's City and Guilds photography course as it's an excellent starting point as she is keen to learn more. A visit to the gallery to view this exhibition is, naturally, thoroughly recommended!

Naming Day

My first Naming Day was a lovely experience. It was a very relaxed ceremony, taking place outdoors, which meant that the little guys could run about and go in the playhouse oblivious to the proceedings! The rain held off too but I'd brought my studio lighting kit with me, just in case - I'm British, I carry a brolly, but as a photographer, it's a different kind of brolly required on such an occasion! Got some lovely photographs of the event, as everyone was relaxed it really shines through. I do need to find a way to photograph children on the new style trampoline though (with the sides) - short of going in with them (a camera disaster waiting to happen...?!) you can only really take photos through the mesh, which is an interesting effect but I need another trick!