IS IT TIME FOR MY SECOND BLOG ALREADY?

It's a lovely summer's evening in Hillsborough as I write this blog - great for photography - the beautiful sculptural light makes everything look three dimensional and vibrant.

Early mornings, when the sun has recently risen, has a similar feel.

I need to make the most of the fine weather - I have a contract to take photographs for a Sheffield company who are exhibiting at a trade fair later this year in Germany. They need great images of in and around Sheffield to use on their exhibition stand. I've already made a start.....


.......this is a shot of Sheffield Arena which makes the most of a brilliant blue sky and some strong directional sunlight on the roof. I waited for the clouds to slowly uncover the sun, allowing it to paint that defining silvery edge which adds to the three dimensional feel of the image.
NO DIGITAL MANIPULATION HERE!
You just have to be in the right place at the right time.


Like most people I enjoy taking snaps ( I use a very handy Panasonic Lumix compact which is always attached to my belt). Digital photography is perfect for this.




This is a pic of my nephew Jake who celebrated his 16th Birthday on Thursday. We all met up as a family and enjoyed a lovely evening meal at The Earl Of Strafford at Hooton Roberts.

I tried to offer him some advice,

"Stay away from girls, Jake - they're nothing but trouble!"




But of course I jest as I have a long term partner, Bev (we're not married as we couldn't find a photographer!) and between us we have a 10 year old daughter, Emily.
She is my greatest photographic project - here is one of millions of photographs of her. This one was taken during a Sunday afternoon stroll around Agden reservoir near Bradfield when we came across a rope swing.

Yesterday was Father's Day, here's a snap of my brother-in-law getting to grips with the barbecue.


Jeremy is a Dad and a great cook - he slaved over the hot coals for much of the afternoon poor chap!




Well, time to go.
I'll leave you with a shot taken at The Sheffield University School Of Dentistry, Graduation Ball last week.........

"SMILE PLEASE!"

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PHOENIX PHOTOGRAPHY'S FIRST BLOG

My name is Stephen Mirfin & I am

PHOENIX PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.phoenixphotography.co.uk/

I was brought up with good 'old fashioned' film and although I have fully embraced the digital revolution there are still many skills learned in the analogue age which I still utilise - one day I may let you in on a few professional secrets!

With today's incredible digital cameras just about anyone is able to produce a well exposed image - the pro photographer has more competition than ever.

My most important photographic tool isn't my trusted Digital SLR; nor is it the wide range of specialist lenses that go with it.

The most vital piece of equipment is my EYE (the left one in particular!).

The main reason for paying a professional to take photographs is because you have confidence in their eye.

Before turning professional I had travelled down many paths, including dry stone walling & marketing management. Then one day I decided to make a living by doing something I really loved. That was 21 years ago and I still love it.

They say variety is the spice of life:-

Last Saturday I spent the day with Kathryn Thomas & Derek Roberts of Crosspool who were married at Woodlane Countryside Centre, Stannington.

On Wednesday I undertook some PR photography at Bluebell Wood Hospice - their new garden was officially opened.

Friday night I'm heading to a posh hotel in Buxton where I shall be the official photographer at the Sheffield University School Of Clinical Dentistry, Graduation Ball.

On Saturday I'll be photographing another wedding in Hillsborough.

Next week I'm travelling to Didsbury in Lancashire, where I shall be continuing to take promotional shots for a shopfitting company based in Dronfield.

And next Wednesday I'm looking forward to taking some high quality images for a lady artist based in Warncliffe Side ( We first met last year during a portrait session with her Swedish boyfriend in their beautiful garden ).

I'm Stephen Mirfin- PHOENIX PHOTOGRAPHY where the eye has it.

http://www.phoenixphotography.co.uk/

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