London to Asia

Back in Asia now after a whirlwind month in the States and London. Along the way I got through several meetings with photo reps and a couple of editors, one celebrity shoot, several portrait sessions, a fashion editorial, workshops , family dinners and finally a DJ set for a wine bar in Dorset. All great fun. Now I’m back I need to get through 10 or more photo sessions and... Read More

California.

I’m now in NYC after an amazing trip to California, met some wonderful people, shot some great people and helped some superb people.I won some cash in Vegas and experienced by fist all American baseball game what an experience! . After a short stay in downtown LA and Las Vegas we hit the very sleepy Palm Springs. Wonderful mid century modernist buildings, clean sweeping roads... Read More

Travel Plans.

Hoops workshop As some of you may know I’ll be in the states in June for my 2010 workshops Here’s my itinerary for the next few months. April: South East Asia May 29: USA, American workshops LA Palm Springs 5/6 June San Francisco 12/13 June Miami 16/17 June Chicago 19/20 New York. 26/27 July: London 10/11 July August :Ko Lipe  Swimwear workshop September: Algeria Photo... Read More

Proud to be….

proud to be Calling for  subjects willing to be part of a photographic project on the subject of pride. Are you proud of something? Proud to be an American, proud to be gay/straight? proud to be a firefighter, proud of your toy collection, proud to hate, proud to love, proud of your plastic surgery, proud of your heritage, proud of your weird pets, proud of your religion, proud... Read More

For those taking pictures.

I found this through a twittering buddy this morning. I’ve put it here for a couple of reasons, one as a reminder to myself and two because I know many younger photographers visit the site. Words of wisdom from Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai What Every Aspiring Photographer Should Know These are my thoughts, nothing more and nothing less. I get asked all the time, during workshops,... Read More

Dark knight

Tom Hoops – The Dark Knight of The Portrait Photography I’ve stumbled across photos by Tom Hoops in one of the fashion photography showcases. Extravagant ideas are typical of  fashion industry, but I think Tom’s works stand out among others and I was hooked by his style immediately. Browsing photographer’s personal website I felt as if I was watching a psychological... Read More

Free Stuff!

New print site to launch shortly…http://www.hoopsprints.com.  Featuring a selection of prints from both my personal and work collections. Both poster prints and fine art prints are available directly through the site. To preregister free of charge, just leave me a message below and I’ll add you to the membership list. members receive extra discounts and first... Read More