Thank You and Short Film about Bird / Bath – Exhibition by Paul Groom Photography Thanks to Matt Bigwood of The Wotton Times for taking the above image of Paul Groom, photo used with thanks. Bird / Bath Thanks to everybody who came to my exhibition last weekend, I’m very pleased to say that it was a big success with a preview night which included Bristol jazz singer Lady Nade performing, a chance to meet Zonda the black eagle from The International Centre for Birds of Prey and also a slightly unexpected disruption by actors Nik Howden and Nikki Warwick.

BIRD/BATH Photography Exhibition – April 20th 7.30pm – then 21st and 22nd 10-4pm I hope you are all well! As some of you know, I have been very busy putting together a new exhibition of my photography and I would love it if you could come to the preview night. The exhibition features large birds of prey portrait prints taken at The International Centre for Birds of Prey and several creative portrait shoots taken in the water at Wotton Pool. 

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.

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, a project near Gloucester and Bristol. The center is dedicated to raptor conservation, education, and rehabilitation. Although it isn’t open to the public, I was lucky to capture these incredible creatures in close-up detail for a project focusing on raptors. Two of the color images here were shot on what I call my personal “Owl Safari.” I came across a magnificent Eagle Owl perched high atop a tree, calling loudly across the evening sky. As the light was low, these photos have a unique grain that I think adds to the wild, natural feel of the moment. Why Barn Owls […]

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 attraction and taking on the challenge of photographing marine life in such a unique environment. The Challenge of Photographing Sea Creatures Initially, I assumed that photographing sea life would be simple, but it turned out to be far more challenging than expected. Fish swim, sharks glide, and jellyfish drift – none of them stop for a photo! Coupled with the dim lighting, it created quite the photographic obstacle. I quickly realized that capturing these swift creatures in motion would be a real test of my skills. Experimenting with Lenses and Techniques To get the best shots, I experimented with different […]