Archive for April, 2009

Northhampton University lecturers photo shoot

Dr Matthew McCormack in the Northampton University Library

Dr Matthew McCormack in the Northampton University Library

I have just completed the post production on a photo shoot at Northampton University, the brief was to provide photographic portraits for a teaching and learning brochure published by the university. Previous versions of this document have been very corporate; this year they wanted something more dynamic! I set about packing my strobist gear and put my creative head on.

I knew things would have to move fast on the first morning as seven lecturers were scheduled in seven separate locations plus we managed to squeeze in another set-up when the chance presented itself. The key to this is simply how fast you can work using off-camera flash system. A second morning’s session went without a hitch and even included an extra quick shoot in the cafe at the university. I have it on good authority, from patrons, that Martin in the booth serves the best coffee. He was also very patient as I clamped strobes all over his work area, so a big thanks to him.

All were good natured at the thought of being photographed and accommodating to what must have seemed bizarre requests from yours truly as I hung out of windows, dangled off balconies and re-arranged dinosaurs and Lego robots! Enjoy the pictures.

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Business cards: your flexible friend

I took some liberties with the business cards for freelance journalist Christopher Fisher but it’s all in keeping with the theme of his design brief. The original idea for his brief  has proven to be really flexible and Chris has been very supportive in letting the designer design. Overall his identity and branding stand out very well against others in this profession.

Business card design

Business card design

Business card design

Business card design