It was an honour to be asked by Kevin Armstrong, Iggy Pop's guitarist, to capture a few moments from a rehearsal for the upcoming Aladdin Sane Bowie tour. The tour features most of Iggy Pop's band and the original Aladdin Sane pianist, Mike Garson, it was a warm up before further rehearsals with Mike next week. The band is: Kevin Armstrong (Iggy Pop, David Bowie) - guitar, Terry Edwards (PJ Harvey) - sax/guitar, Matt Hector(Iggy Pop) - drums, Ben Ellis(Iggy Pop) - bass and Gillian Glover - vocals.
The ornate roof and balcony of The Hastings Museum and Art Gallery with onlookers looking down on me as I lay on the floor below to get this pleasingly symmetrical shot.
Shots for The De La Warr Pavilion of the great Roy Voss sculpture, "The Way Things Are" taken in the early evening, as the light slowly disappeared outside.
RIP Sir Peter
Sorry to hear of the Death of Sir Peter Hall. I shot this for The Times in 2009 and was later asked to print it for his wife Nikki who had it framed for their office wall. It was a pleasure to take his photo, such a characterful face and mischievous smile.
Reportage At The De La Warr
Some shots from an afternoon of reportage photography at The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. I was asked to capture the atmosphere of the place on a busy Saturday and hopefully get some images they can use for marketing and on their website.
Going Off Grid
Some shots from last week's Off Grid Sessions, the fantastic two day "Ideas That Share" event on Osea Island. OffGrid is a conference that brings together the interesting and interested. Sharing ideas, listening, discussing. Walks, talks and workshops all on the beautiful private Osea Island. Speakers included digital strategist Russel Davies, adventurer Alastair Humphries, undercover economist Tim Harford, journalist and blogger Jamie Bartlett, the Beavertown beer brewers and the installation artist Clare Patey and her Empath Museum.
Mr Fox and two badgers from Mayfield School's outdoor production of Fantastic Mr Fox and some feedback from the school below.
My picture of composer Brett Dean and opera singer Allan Clayton at Glyndebourne in today's Times.
One Man And His Hearing Dog
Nick Maes, travel writer with his hearing dog, a springer spaniel called Yorrick. Nick is deaf and Yorrick as well as being a great companion, alerts him to important sounds like the doorbell, telephone, smoke alarm etc. Yorrick is trained and provided by the charity Hearing Dogs For Deaf People. Shot for The Daily Mail.
Friends Reunited
An afternoon of nostalgia and re-aquainting with old friends for Mayfield School's class of 1987.
Year's 1, 3 and 5 of William Patten Primary School in Stoke Newington enjoying a drama workshop from The Freshwater Theatre Company. I shot this for their new brochure.
A favourite picture from a few years ago of my children playing with some friends. Finding this has given me some much needed inspiration to take more pictures of my family.
