Unusual viewpoints

last week I took a small group of keen amateur shooters on a practical photography course on Brisbane's South Bank. As usual we started out mid afternoon when the light was good and practiced some cool techniques including controlling depth of field and capturing movement. Towards the end of the course the sun had gone down and the lack of light sets us new challenges when it comes to taking images.
I was especially pleased to see one of the students virtually laying on the floor to capture an unusual shot of the Brisbane wheel. The low angle (made easier by the cool flip-out LCD on his Nikon D5000) gave an interesting view on the structure towering above set against the night sky.

Thanks to P Noyes for sending me the pic.

For info on our practical workshops and photography courses check out www.learnphotography.com.au

Shooting fairies

I spent the morning today working with some of the students of nearby Moreton Bay girls college who were having fun staging a mock fashion shoot based on a fairy theme. Whilst the girls were busy getting make up and trying on outfits I spent some time setting up the lighting and cameras before it was time to get things under way. After an hour of shooting the girls started to relax and really get into the swing of things with the tutor finally taking over the role of photographer when it was time for me to go.

Thanks to all the girls, Karen from MBC and Jennie @ moostudio

Variety is the spice of life

What I love so much about being a photographer is not only the creativeness that it allows me but also the diversity of jobs that seem to come my way. Over the last few weeks in my photography business, I have shot portraits of an 80 year old grandmother, an 18 month old grandson, an 80's inspired band, a hopeful student actress and a media company promoting the benefits of the Clem7 tunnel. Each job and project has not only been a lot of fun but also a pleasure to have been the photographer chosen from the many hundreds (if not thousands) out there. I count myself lucky to work in a medium which allows me to indulge in my passion for creativeness as well as meet some amazing people along the way.

www.paul-farris.com