We briefly went to the lift though and managed to get a few shots there too

Please drop me a message using the contact link above if you would like any further information.

Who am I trying to appeal to? Essentially anyone who wants unique images in the areas I specialise in.  I teach other photographers how to light creatively and that’s one of the qualities I bring to a shoot.  I’ve also a track record of providing dancers, singers and actors with images that really stand out from the norm as well as the required industry headshots.  Very few of the people in my portfolio would describe themselves as professional models, most come from a dance or theatre background and many have no inclination to model professionally at all.

Clients then are likely to be finishing theatre school / dance training, wanting a boost to their professional portfolio or recording a significant moment in their lives.  Two of the best shoots I’ve done recently were with guys who had got themselves in to great shape and wanted some images to record that fact, one for a job application and the other simply because they could.

Who isn’t likely to want me to photograph them? I make no secret of the fact I’ve no interest in wedding photography, there are people far better qualified who will do it better than I.  For a generic family photograph a high street photographer is generally a better option.  Most importantly though, I’m not seeking out the bargain basement end of the market either.  I know some photographers will, for a pittance, give you a CD of all images from the shoot for you to do with what you will.  As the saying goes though ‘buy cheap, pay twice’.  My photography is about giving you something that most other photographers can’t, be it lighting, creativity, image quality or simply a unique space to shoot in (the studio I use is an old warehouse of some 4000 sq ft).  Having said that I understand that in the current climate not everyone has the resources to devote to a shoot of their own, in the next post therefore I’m launching a summer offer to give you a significant discount if you bring along a friend.

In conclusion then I hope you, as potential clients, see from my portfolio whether I can help you get the imagery you want.  You certainly don’t need to have aspirations toward the world of modelling, simply a desire to have a record of something unique.  Please get in touch if you think I can help.

Incidentally both the flashdance and this lighting technique are taught in my forthcoming workshop on the 28th March which you can read about here. There are a couple of places left if any photographers are interested.

Well in April of last year Ilona went in to a unit to help her overcome her illness and recently she was finally able to resume a ‘normal’ life. You can follow her thoughts on the excellent blog here

Eating disorders are often misunderstood in relation to modelling and even with my ‘insider information’ I only have one persons version of how it affects them. Suffice it to say I felt a shoot today would be a positive event and it marked just over 3 years since we last worked together.

We didn’t exactly strike lucky with the weather. I was promised (by the BBC no less) a sunny afternoon. Nothing of the sort materialised, in fact it was so dark that if it hadn’t been for a torch I would have struggled to focus. Snow and cold temperatures prevailed.

The first picture reflects the fact that, starting tomorrow, is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The remainder are what we were able to capture in an hour or so. I hope you like them but whether you do or not please visit these links to get an insight in to the work of B-EAT and also to consider sponsoring Ilona as she runs another Manchester 10k, this time for the charity MIND.

So here is the offer – full photoshoot (normal price £160) and one print and digital download of your choice (normal price £20) for only £100! The only extra you will have to pay for is the make-up artist (£80) and other images you choose to buy (£20 each). There are only 8 slots available so book yours now. Here are some samples from previous shoot to give you an idea of what you can expect to receive.