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.
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So I was almost late for Merry Christmas, but in France you get until the end of January to wish people Happy New Year, so not late at…
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On a slightly miserable Friday afternoon, the writer was cheered by their boss allowing them to leave work early, a friend working at Fnac, and the Sugar Blue Cafe. Despite considering buying a drone for aerial photography, they ultimately decided against it. The evening ended with enjoying cheesecake and tea at the cafe.
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I have a friend who sings, and who really sings well. She plays the guitar too. She also happens to be Australian but we won’t hold that against…
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This weekend I haven’t taken any photos, but as they say so well in Blue Peter, here’s one I made earlier. These photos are now two weeks old….
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Halloween has come and gone and the countdown to Christmas has begun, but no trees until at the earliest the beginning of Advent or at the latest St…
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It has been know for me to frequent a certain establishment in Nantes now and again, he said whilst competing for the understatement of the year. That establishment,…
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Oooooh… About to get political. Well, not really, but for the last 19 weeks, the Gilet Jaune movement has become a reality and what was at first something…
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