Oliver Edwards Photography Blog

Did a shoot a while ago of a Hot Air ballooning experience over the Usk Valley. Very much looking forward to working at the Balloon Fiesta in August.

Photos are very warm as I am still playing around trying out new looks and styles. Enjoy

Have been playing around with some new post techniques for bth Landscapes and people recently – trying to find a new look to add a bit of diversity to my services. I always try to show everything in the most positive and happy way which works very well for tourism, charties and events etc.

However I have been looking through all my old personal stock looking for stormy days to try out some moody dark Landscapes. I have also got a cracking portrait shot I did recently which I have processed in a similar way and I love the look of it – but unfortunately cant post it until the original (brighter and happier) version is published in Countryfile next month.

Anyway here is a sneak peek at what I am talking about.

Finished an interesting job a few months ago photographing a new ward at Springfield Hospital in Wandsworth. The new ward was designed for use as a mental health centre and therefore all the interiors are designed with that in mind.

Finished a job a few weeks ago for The George Inn with Ravenswood Media. The George is a large traditional looking pub in Wedmore just outside Bristol, however when you get inside it is full of really quirky interiors and boutique accommodation rooms. It was great to photograph as every room had many interesting and different points of interest.

I will definitely have to go back there in summer as they serve great food and have a great looking beer garden. Highly recommended for a day out as the food is also made to a very high standard as seen below.

A few months back I did a job for the Mud Dock Cafe  and Bike Shop. The brief was great as it was very open and I was encouraged to get to know the place then photographs it how I see fit.

I often have a set list of many photos I have done in previous restaurants before to repliacte in some way or another, but tried to not use the list as this job was more about capturing the place and the Story behind this very unique Lifestyle Bike Establishment. It was a bit of a challenge at first as I was trying to go back to the way I used to shoot years ago before taking photos commercially.

After a few Visits I started to get some ideas and thoughts on the people, place and story and then Knew that it would be a great short book documenting the three areas of the establishment – Workshop, cafe and shop.

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