Model Session : Isabelle Rocks!

Model Session : Isabelle Rocks! When I was asked to do a photo session with an up and coming young model called Isabelle Williams we immediately started pondering locations close to Bristol. Many ideas were thrown around (including reservoir settings), but we settled on the excellent caves in Wotton-under-Edge, which are perfect for model shoots. (more…)
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Liverpool Architecture Walkabout – Visiting Liverpool Central Library and Picton Reading Room.

Liverpool Architecture Walkabout - Visiting Liverpool Central Library and Picton Reading Room. As part of my photographic tour of cities around the UK (slow moving tour, but definitely happening)... I visited the striking, impressive, alive and generally amazing city of Liverpool. I stopped by Liverpool Central Library first, you walk a few metres inside and look up to be confronted by this abstract spiral design with walk-way criss-crosses going right up to the top. The angles allows it to look almost spaceship-like. The next photo shows how it appears once you're right up to the top. (more…)
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Model Photo Session: Paulina

Model Photo Session: Paulina Recently a client very kindly gave me the chance of using a deserted warehouse in Bristol for a model photo shoot.... not wanting to miss out on an opportunity, I immediately set about finding the right model and make-up artist and was very lucky to find a striking model called Paulina and very talented make-up artist Ivona. (more…)
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Model Photo Session: Ismay

Model Photo Session: Ismay Zoom back three quarters of a year and I'm photographing a young model called Ismay, being tickled by long grass and battling against stinging nettles. We did this session just before my ten year anniversary OWL exhibition in Bristol, and the photos have been waiting to be shown ever since... well, it's now time! (more…)
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OWL : Photography by Paul Groom – Tobacco Factory Exhibition ON NOW

OWL : Photography by Paul Groom - Tobacco Factory Exhibition ON NOW Between 28th August – 13th October 2015 (more…)
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Photo Session with Bristol Singer Lady Nade

Photo Session with Bristol Singer Lady Nade Recently I had the great pleasure to meet and photograph the outstanding Bristol singer Lady Nade. I am a big fan of her music and wanted to do a session with her which had the feel of a fashion shoot, but with nods towards jazz photography, as her style has a real jazz quality. (more…)
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The Edinburgh Walkabout – Pt 2 of 2 : Architecture and Gothic Drama

The Edinburgh Walkabout – Pt 2 of 2 : Architecture and Gothic Drama Following on from yesterday's blog post with Zan Phee modelling for me, today I am posting the photos I took of the buildings around Edinburgh. (more…)
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The Edinburgh Walkabout – Pt 1 of 2 : Fashion Model Photo Shoot with Zan Phee

The Edinburgh Walkabout - Pt 1 of 2 : Fashion Model Photo Shoot with Zan Phee Recently I was lucky enough to visit Edinburgh for a commercial photography job, whilst I was there I took the opportunity to photograph the beautiful city and I also organised a photo session with a model. This first blog post includes the model portrait photos, part two will be the buildings. (more…)
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Pets and People Series: Helen and Snakey the Corn Snake

Pets and People Series: Helen and Snakey the Corn Snake Portrait Series: Pets & People As promised in my last Pets & People post, I now have for you Helen and Snakey her Corn Snake (named by her son) who live near to Bristol, UK. If you haven't already seen it, also check out my photo shoot with Gwen and Harriet the owl. (more…)
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Pets and People Series: Gwen and Harriet the owl

Pets and People Series: Gwen and Harriet the owl Portrait Series: Pets & People Recently I was talking about owls on Twitter (as I do a fair bit) and the lovely @trendyredmac replied saying her friend looks after a barn owl... immediately my mind started thinking this was a perfect photo opportunity... skip forward a few weeks and I'm visiting Gwen and her beautiful barn owl Harriet at Gwen's tweed clothing company 'Harriet Hoot' (named after her owl). (more…)
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Bristol Street Portrait Photography Session With Model Khie Biggs

Bristol Street Portrait Photography Session With Model Khie Biggs (more…)
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A beautiful city. My trip to Leeds with a visit to the Corn Exchange and Kirkgate 1904 Market

A beautiful city. My trip to Leeds with a visit to the Corn Exchange and Kirkgate 1904 Market I spent a very enjoyable day walking around Leeds. I was fortunate enough to be able to access the balcony of the famous Kirkgate Market and also allowed to photograph inside the Corn Exchange. Interestingly, I discovered that Marks and Spencer started trading at Kirkgate Market. A friendly man over at Leeds Markets sent me this information: Michael Marks started trading in his Penny Bazaar on the outdoor market in 1884 selling haberdashery, socks and stockings. Every item on his stall cost a penny. His...
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Actor Nik Howden Photo Session In A Stream!

Actor Nik Howden Photo Session In A Stream! (more…)
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Live-8 at The Eden Project: Paul’s Photos

Live-8 at The Eden Project: Paul's Photos Recently I was reminded of the legendary Live-8 concert "Africa's Calling" in 2005 and I've dug out the pics to have a look, and show you. I covered the event for Comic Relief as they were involved in the day, and I got to go to The Eden Project to photograph the superb concert held there, which featured many amazing artists like Youssou N-Dour, Peter Gabriel, Geoffrey Oryema, Mariza and lots more. I was fortunate to be there for the whole day, including being in the press area when Peter Gabriel was explaining about...
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The OWLS have landed – lovely BIG pictures

The OWLS have landed - lovely BIG pictures Stunning Photos of Owls and Birds of Prey Capturing Majestic Birds of Prey – Up Close with Barn Owls and MoreOwls are among the most fascinating birds of prey, captivating us with their powerful wings, expressive faces, and silent flight. Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph some beautiful owl species, along with a hawk, and these striking pictures capture the mystery and beauty of these nocturnal predators. A Special Photography Session with Birds of PreyThese images were taken during a session at the International Centre for Birds of Prey in Newent,...
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Clevedon – Photographing the beach and pier.

Clevedon - Photographing the beach and pier A very enjoyable evening was spent (with fellow photographer friend Aaron Weight) in Clevedon near Bristol this week. The pier there is a superb bit of architecture, so beautiful, and extremely photogenic. First of all I concentrated on the jetty, beach and pebbles surrounding the pier, trying to get in so close that they reveal their own patterns and textures... I was really waiting for the sun to go down..... whilst waiting I enjoyed the photo opportunities the low sun made with shadows upon the walls. Of course, the sun set shot isn't the only shot to be...
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THE DEEP – An underwater photography adventure in Hull, UK.

THE DEEP - An underwater photography adventure in Hull, UK. A Visit to The Deep in Hull: A Bristol Photographer’s Experience Recently, I had the chance to visit The Deep in Hull, an incredible facility that proudly calls itself a "Submarium." Essentially, it’s a massive aquarium with a main tank and several smaller ones. According to their Wikipedia page, The Deep contains thousands of sea creatures, including seven species of shark, and holds a staggering 2,500,000 litres of water! The building, designed by Sir Terry Farrell, is truly impressive. Being a Bristol-based photographer, I was excited about visiting this superb...
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Bristol Photographer Tames Vortex

Bristol Photographer Tames Vortex I was reminded about the time I photographed a vortex tonight, it was one of the most memorable jobs I've done, so I thought I'd blog about it so you could have a look for yourself! The client (Hydro International, Bristol) had created a large tank with tailored machine which would create this beautiful swirling vortex, my challenge was to actually capture it effectively on camera for use on their promotional materials. I set up flash lights all around the tank and for a while concentrated on photographing downwards into the water, thinking that was going...
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Friendly Street Art

Friendly Street Art Exploring Street Art on Gloucester Road, Bristol: Owls, Projectors, and Bristol’s Art Legacy As a contrast to my recent blog featuring the beautiful yellow evening light on Bridport Beach, my latest stroll took me down Gloucester Road in Bristol, where I came across some intriguing street art. The first piece that caught my eye was a rather large, quirky owl painted on the side of a building. It made me chuckle as I passed by; after all, who doesn’t love a whimsical owl? A Stroll Through Bristol’s Street Art Scene: Owls, Projectors, and Gloucester Road Gems Bristol...
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