Lens in the Bag

One of the most annoying questions I see (almost every day) posted in Facebook groups and the like are “what lens should I buy next”, often with very little explanation. (I am willing to accept that this is my issue and lack of tolerance). With this question in mind, this post is a run-through of … Continue reading Lens in the Bag →

Godox V1f – Things I learned in Cannes

Thoughts and experiences of using the Godox V1F Round Head Flash

Cannes, Covid & Brexit

Covering Cannes this year provided a couple of firsts for me It was the first full-on red carpet event since the start of the pandemic It was the first travel time traveling into the EU since the UK finally left it. As you can imagine - both of these points had a significant impact on working the event, all around COIVD-19.

74th Festival de Cannes – A Monochrome View

I am just back from working overseas covering the 74th Festival de Cannes (Cannes International Film Festival). I say "just back", it's actually 5 days now and I have just dropped off my "Day 5 test to release PCR-Test" so hopefully I'll be back working soon. I plan to write a couple of posts this … Continue reading 74th Festival de Cannes – A Monochrome View →

The Internet is making us lazy

I’m starting this essay with the background knowledge that it may upset some people. Thats ok though, if it makes one or two think then I have achieved something. So what to I mean by my title “The Internet is making us lazy” ? Take a step back, take a sip of your coffee and … Continue reading The Internet is making us lazy →