Thursday, June 10, 2010

PHOENIX PHOTOGRAPHY'S FIRST BLOG









My name is Stephen Mirfin & I am



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.



KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR MY NEXT BLOG!



















































































































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