Cannes, Meshnet and Denzel

As I get older it definitely takes long for me to recover from the 12 hectic days that are Cannes International Film Festival. I have been meaning to write this post for over a week but (excuses, excuses), I have had a lot on my plate. As I sit here at a desk in London, … Continue reading Cannes, Meshnet and Denzel →

London Soundtrack Festival

In March 2025, I served as the house photographer for the inaugural London Soundtrack Festival, covering diverse events including concerts and panel discussions. Equipped with various lenses and camera bodies, I captured performances by notable artists. The experience highlighted the importance of equipment management, showcasing both on-stage and backstage moments throughout the festival.

Tethering to an M3 Macbook

I finished my last post with the mention that I have moved to covering the larger events using an M3 Macbook Pro instead of the iPad. So Why and how?

Berlinale : Tilda

I have mentioned before how I feel privileged to attend the events I do, to be paid to visit the places I visit, to witness moments in time that most people only get to see on the telly-box. The opening night to Berlinale and the acceptance speech by Tilda Swinton for her Honorary Golden Bear was one of those moments.

Have the confidence..

Having worked at this festival a number of times, I knew, when packing, that all I needed was a couple of camera bodies and 2 or 3 lenses. Of course, thats not what I packed. As ever confidence deserted me at the last moment, with the worry of jobs I may or may not get, leading me to pack a couple of additional lenses (the 16-80 for example - 24-120 in "real money" ).