Spring Sprung

posted on 22 March 11

Spring really does seem to be pushing its way forward around Northumberland. After a little cold and miserable weather mixed with some cold but bright and spectacular days we are finally having some warm days. Just in time I have chopped a few branches from trees and pruned things around the garden. It has been difficult to find the time as I have also been travelling Northumberland in search of new and exciting things to photograph. It's not a difficult task as this area has so much going on from some of the most  beautiful hill walks to the best beaches in the UK with fascinating rock formations and miles of unspoilt sand. If you check out my portfolio section you can see a few of those pictures. The one I have included with this report shows a view encountered on a five mile wander with the family at Thrunton Woods.

In addition to stills photography I have also been working with musicians Landermason on a video to help promote their latest song and as it's a happy little number about the weather and weathermen we were also joined by BBC weatherman Paul Mooney. Unusually for me I was operating the camera and directing as my camera can turn out a good quality film. It's still in the editing stage but I will keep you informed. I have also been working in front of the camera with a part in a feature length film called Stories. I was working for Freed Spirit productions and the director has plans for this to become a TV pilot. Fingers crossed.

As well as walking and filming I have done some product photography for a watch collectors website and learned about makers whose names I had never come across before and what collectors need to know from the online photograph. It is not a subject I am knowledgeable in but working with enthusiasts we soon got the images they required.

Other than all of the fun that can be had photographing aspects of Northumberland I have finally found time to do things with facebook and Colehouse Photography now has a page. It's pretty dull stuff at the moment but I shall try to get the hang of it. I also have a personal page and I have opened an account with You Tube and uploaded a couple of videos just to test it all out. If you're interested type 'we love bananas' into You Tube and look for a song by Nel. My daughter sat at the table aged 6 and invented her own song to the tune of 'We are the Champions'.

I think that's enough from me for now.

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About Gary

I have been taking photographs for a number of years and have provided images for individuals and families as well as for business use. I have worked in promotional photography in the theatre and taken portraits and headshots for actors. As well as covering festivals and competitions I am happy to accompany dog owners on walks in Northumberland to get a picture of their pet in a natural setting and have been known to follow a cat around a garden to catch it in the right light.

In addition to taking photographs I spend some of my time acting. In the past I have managed bands and community arts projects and taught classes in IT, Arts Management and acting.  I have worked with men in prison covering subjects such as relationship management and drug awareness. I learned a great deal from all of these experiences and discovered that teaching is as much about listening as it is passing on information. The photography courses I run are for beginners who want to get started with digital cameras and programs and if you would like to have a chat then please give me a ring.

I hope you like the pictures I have featured on the site. Please feel free to drop me a line through the get in touch link above it's always nice to hear from people.