In May 2024, I took on the challenge of photographing a friend’s sister’s hen-do. Despite feeling out of place, I captured memorable moments with my camera setup. The highlight was a themed restaurant, where we reminisced about the 80s and 90s. After an eventful day, I shared the edited photos, letting them speak for me.
The author reflects on their return to photography after a hiatus, sharing experiences of capturing portraits at a barbershop. They discuss overcoming introversion, building rapport with subjects, and experimenting with lighting. Despite initial apprehension, successful portraits were captured, highlighting the essence and personality of the individuals. The equipment used is detailed, and gratitude is expressed to the barbershop staff.
I know nothing about flash photography. Well I know a tiny bit but hardly anything. During lockdown, when everyone was making cakes, cooking, making banana bread, drinking and…