Articles on Studio Profiles

Ghosts of the Faithful Departed

Ryan Schembri on tour
In writing this article I’ve had time to reflect on many things that have happened in my relatively short career. And realised how blessed I have been to have seen what I have seen, met who I have met and experienced what I have experienced. In this article I will take you through my life growing up in the family business, right through to where I see myself in the future.
Turner Prize
Amy Turner tells Mike McNamee about her winning image in the 16x20 competition
Meet Joe Smith
Master photographer, Joe Smith FSWPP, FMIPP, FMPA, FBIPP, ARPS, AFIAP,had his eight years ago as he wandered along a narrow street in Birgu, a beautiful, culture-rich, stone-walled medieval city in his native homeland of Malta.
Getting Sexy - Doug Gordon
I am often asked, how I developed my style and more importanly how I stand out in todays highly competitive market. My approach to a wedding is more of a highly fashionable, editorial , sexy style of wedding photography. I do very little documentary photography coverage.
Michael Ayers interviewed by Marta Gutierrez Rumoroso
"To all of us photographers, it's a living; to our customers, it may be a reason for living"
Personal Work – get fresh with your camera! featuring Martin Grahame-Dunn
Olympus Visionary Jay Dickman
Jay Dickman has worked in the photojournalism field for over 30 years, covering events as diverse as the war in El Salvador
Olympus Visionary Jay Kinghorn
After studying Eastern Religions and Philosophy in college, Jay Kinghorn took an extended trip to the Far East, where a trip to Cambodia’s killing fields inspired him to capture photography that would convey his sense of anger and pain.
Olympus Visionary John Isaac
John Isaac’s photography is known around the world as he has captured some of history’s most remarkable moments. Born in Madras, India, Isaac came to the United States as a young man in 1968 and began work at the United Nations.
Olympus Visionary Maki Kawakita
What do MTV’s hottest rap stars, Kabuki-style formalism and one of New York’s rising photography stars have in common? Olympus Visionary Maki Kawakita.
Olympus Visionary Jim Sugar
Jim Sugar has been a professional photojournalist and commercial photographer for more than 30 years; he was a staff photographer for National Geographic for 22 of those.
'Olympus Visionary Gary Crallé
Travel photographer Gary Crallé has visited over 60 countries and has a unique global awareness of geographic, socioeconomic and political conditions.
How an old dog managed to learn new tricks!
Older readers will remember Bill Bowman from the days when he was a colourful mover and shaker in the world of professional photography.
ANDREAS EVZONAS Paphos, Cyprus
Cyprus is the mythical birthplace of the Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love – what better place to be a wedding photographer!
Paul Berry Member Profile
Based in Peterlee, County Durham using portable studio equipment. I do a lot of things that don't require a studio

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