Nick and Jim The Truck
Nick bought Jim several years ago in 2007. Jim was a secure truck used for moving money around. But Nick had other plans for Jim. Nick dreamed of driving Jim around the world. But first, he had to modify Jim quite drastically.
Since he bought Jim, Nick has spent most of his time when he wasn't working full time transforming Jim into an amazing motor home.
The original plan was to drive all the way to Australia, but that changed to a long road trip across the US of A.
Jim has come an awful long way from what he was like in 2007. This was what he looked like back then...
He's had a new coat of paint and a hec of a lot of modification. Inside is a double bed, kitchen, shower, dining table and a whole lot of electronics.
If you're interested, you can read much more about the transformation Jim has undertaken at the hands of Nick on Nick's blog.
Anyway, I'm very jealous of the trip that Nick and his new wife Naomi are soon to depart on. I wasn't going to miss an opportunity to take some photos of Nick and Jim whilst Jim was in East London getting an awning attached to his side at Cody Dock in Canning Town.
Today presented the perfect afternoon weather-wise for the kind of photos I wanted to take - moody, contrasty shots which show the industrial nature of the truck and what Nick has done to it.
Here's a selection of my favourite shots for your viewing pleasure.
Print Ordering & Sheet Changing
I've just signed up to SmugMug to allow me to offer my clients an easy way to view the photos from their event, wedding, or other shoot and order products.
Products range from 6 by 4 inch prints to large wall canvases, right through to t-shirts and mugs.
Check out my SmugMug page by clicking on the 'Shop' link in the top navigation.
In other news I'm spending tomorrow afternoon in the Bullring shopping centre, Birmingham, where I'll be photographing members of the public trying to change the sheets on a double bed as fast as they can in a competition being run by Dunelm Mill. I think hilarity may ensue!
Have a great weekend everybody!
Photography Lessons & Walks
Being a freelance photographer, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that I'm often asked by people if I will show them how to take better photos. I'll then give them a quick tip and they'll be very grateful and happy with how great their photos look.
Given the fact that every Tom, Dick and Harry has a camera now, and many of them now have digital SLR cameras, I figured it's time I did my bit and helped. It saddens me when I see people all over the place with SLR cameras using them in nothing but their automatic setting.
Well I'm going to do my best to help wean people off automatic and onto the more advanced modes of their cameras.
I'm now offering two different ways for you to learn how to take better photos with your nice digital SLR:
- Individual one-on-one coaching.
- Group photo walks.
One-on-One Coaching
Perfect for someone who has recently got their hands on a digital SLR and wants to learn how to make the most of it. After all, there is so much you can do with your camera - it's a shame to leave it in automatic mode.
One-on-one photography lessons also make a brilliant gift to someone who has just got a new camera or anyone who wants to kick start their photographic journey. At £75 an hour, they also represent great value. Book yours now by sending me an email.
Group Photo Walks on Sundays
Small groups with no more than 5 participants mean you get to learn a lot in a short space of time. We'll go for a two hour walk around somewhere in London and I'll teach you all how to begin to make the most of your digital SLR's more advanced features. I'll help you make sense of all the buzz words so you can just get down to taking better photos of people, places, action and more. More affordable than one-on-one coaching, costing just £60 per person for two hours. For more info check out my Learn page or to book in just email me.
Humour in Photography
I just saw a feature on Petapixel on a US photographer by the name of Zack Seckler.As well as creating many amazing images for ad agencies and big brands, he also has a section on his website dedicated to humour, which I think is brilliant. Not all the photos on there are hilarious, but some are really charming. Many are heavily photoshopped (it would appear) but I don't think it matters. It's still pretty inspirational.
Check out his site at ZackSeckler.com.
It reminded me of a couple of my favourite photos that I took whilst on a shoot at an old people's home.