The author reflects on photographing their son's journey to earning a black belt in karate, highlighting his growth from a young martial artist to a focused individual. Despite setbacks during lockdown, his perseverance led him to achieve this milestone. The experience motivates the author to help others capture their special moments.
The workshop "Planes & Pinups" at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum provided a unique photography experience merging 1940s nostalgia with modern techniques. Despite adverse weather, participants captured stunning images of burlesque artists Didi Derriere and Felicity Furore against historic aircraft. The event, led by Tigz Rice, was an invaluable learning opportunity for photographers.
The 12 Disguises of Christmas encourages festive joy through self-portraiture and humorous disguises. While many opt for traditional ugly sweaters or Santa hats, this concept invites people to don masks and partake in absurd holiday fun, highlighting that laughter and creativity are essential parts of the joyous season.
Five things that got me gingered up this November ’24.
I’m not sure what’s scarier, the generated AI Halloween masks or my non-generated natural face! Anyhoo, whatever disguise you choose to wear, I hope it's a scary one, or at least better than mine! Finally, a bit of spooky trivia for you to ponder! In Scotland, Halloween has a few different names. The name 'Halloween'… Continue reading Scary AI Halloween Masks vs. Natural Faces
Creative fonts, AI portraits, handmade notebooks, funky, soulful and ambiend soundtracks - July's Creative Roundup. Well, July's been rather busy, hasn't it! France has had an election, we've had an election and got a new PM, fingers crossed this government is MUCH better than the previous one. Let's not forget about the Euro's or Wimbledon… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this July ’24
Incredible everlasting Guinness can caught on camera!
With optimism abound, below are this month's curated selection of Gingerness personified.
Some camera creativity going on in the household over the past couple of weeks! I wanted to experiment with slow shutter speed combined with flash to really help capture the hidden movement in a subject. I roped in my son as my muse. He managed to be a good model for about the first five… Continue reading Capturing the Karate Kid’s movement
The 12 disguises of Christmas. I rummanged through the Christmas photobooth props and came up with these. Pretty much sums up 2020. Anyway, merry Christmas one and all, I'm feeling positive for 2021!
The Shortbread Shed 