Site Update: Prints

The 'prints' section is now live! Order from Photo and Canvas Prints to Hard Back Photo Books, view from a large range of sizes and prices. FTP upload is still on its way.

The Deep

The Deep, originally uploaded by Ben Goode.

I wrote a few posts ago that we took Micah (my son) to the London Aquarium. The three of us really enjoyed ourselves, especially Micah. This is one of the shots I got whilst on our way round. It's a Moon Jelly fish. They have no tentacles.

It was really poor light in there, I didn't have a flash with me (mind you it's not like I would have been able to or wanted to use it). This was shot at ISO 1600 and f/2.8. Was pretty pleased with the result considering the setup.

Print Products Coming Soon

Ben Goode Photography will soon be able to offer Photo Prints, Canvas Prints and Posters in an array of different sizes, frames and finishes. I will also be able to offer hard back Photo Books, ideal for wedding albums.

Also coming soon... FTP upload service. If you have existing photographs you want printed, take advantage of my quick new FTP uploader. All coming soon.

Land Before Time

Land Before Time, originally uploaded by Ben Goode.

This is another one from the Giants Causeway.

I love shooting into the light. You get some really beautiful effects. It's a shame you can see the water specks on the lens, but I didn't have anything suitable to hand to wipe it. I'm still really pleased with the shot though, I think I'll upload it to my landscape gallery.

On Approach

On Approach, originally uploaded by Ben Goode.

As we walked down the hill to the Giants Causeway the views were just stunning. This was the second bay we passed. The weather was perfect for photography! We got there mid afternoon, the sun would set in a hour or two which meant I could get some great back-lit shots.

There were some stormy clouds out there, and the sea was pretty rough too. On the two points of the Causeway the waves were smashing against the rocks, forcing the water straight up in the air.

On the way back to the car I decided to get some more shots in the bays and rock pools, everyone else took the bus back up. See in this shot the rocks in the distance just in the sun, well I thought it would be a good vantage point to get some shots, and there was no one else there (and there was obviously a good reason for that). So with camera in hand and my gear and bag over my shoulder I ventured out. I thought I was being really careful... when slip. My foot slid off one rock and crashed into one below which sent me to my side. I was falling to my right and my camera was in my right hand! I took the brunt of it with my arm so as to not smash the camera into the rocks. Luckily there were only a few scratches to the body of the camera.

I then did that thing were you get up and pretend nothing happened and made sure no one had seen, and I continued on. As it was I did end up getting some pretty good shots. More to follow.

Free Wallpaper

Wallpaper, originally uploaded by Ben Goode.

I said the Giants Causeway shots would follow... This is nothing too special but makes a great desktop background. Right click here and 'save target as' if you would like to download the wallpaper. Email me if you need it in different dimensions and cannot resize it.

Coming Home

Coming Home, originally uploaded by Ben Goode.

We are back in England... we landed yesterday and are home sweet home. We went to Northern Ireland to see Jen's family and had a lovely time. We went to the Giants Causeway (photos to follow) and Glens of Antrim, such beautiful places! We also headed south towards the border and saw the Mountains of Mourne. It is such a beautiful country! In stark contrast we went to see the famous Falls Road and surrounding area in Belfast where most of the 'troubles' took place in the 70s and 80s. The divide is still quite evident with murals and flags from either side. It amazes me that a country of such beauty in nature and people has seen such atrocities. The very week we stayed there was a bomb scare at one of the high schools just a mile from where we were staying.

Today Micah (my son) had a model casting for Burberry in London. It went really well. Will find out soon if he got the job. As we were in London we made a day of it, we took him to the London Aquarium... he absolutely loved it!!

Site Update

There have been a few updates and additions made to the site today. There is also a print section coming soon! Detailing finishes, sizes and prices for your prints.

Must get to sleep now. Holiday tomorrow!

Holiday

I will be on Holiday until Monday 27th October. Internet access will be sporadic, so it is unlikely I will be able to respond to any emails.

Wire to Wire

Wire to Wire, originally uploaded by Ben Goode.

We didn't get to do the photo shoot today. Hopefully the weather will be as good next weekend to give it a go again.

I haven't uploaded anything to my Flickr page in a while, been so busy recently. I read once that commercial photographers find they no longer have time or the passion for their own personal work. I hope it's not true for all. This was shot yesterday on my way into work, it was a cold and foggy morning. The early morning sun was shining bright.

Photo Shoot

Tomorrow my wife, son and I are on a photo shoot. But this time (for a nice change) I'm in front of the lens. A good friend, colleague and photographer Matt Shaw will be taking the shots tomorrow at Southsea Pier in Portsmouth.

The weather is said to be good, so hopefully we'll get some good results.

Rob and Ravina

All the shots from Rob and Ravina's wedding on the 20/09/2008 have now been processed and uploaded. A small selection from the day can be seen in the wedding gallery.

If you wish to see the entire shoot, please email me and I can give you the password to access the client area. Please note this will only be available for family and friends of the bride and groom, and those wishing to book services with Ben Goode Photography.

First image blogged

All I Need, originally uploaded by BenGoode.

I'm not sure if the text is too difficult to read, grey on grey may not be a smart move. I wanted to blog an image to firstly get one in, and secondly to see how the text now looks.

This shot is part of a recent portrait session taken on Hill Head Beach, Fareham for some friends of mine. Other shots from the shoot can been seen in the portrait gallery.

bengoode.com

I have just registered and set up www.bengoode.com. The domain is loads easier to remember and more relevant than bgcreative.co.uk, which was originally a design site.

You can still email me on my bgcreative email address. I have now set up ben@bengoode.com. I will keep the domain bgcreative up-to-date for the next few months whilst I get everyone over to the new site and email.

Welcome to my Blog

I have just registered my new blog address. It's been a while since I last had a blog.

It'll be a place to write about my photo shoot experiences, and lessons learnt. I'll also upload shots that don't get uploaded to my site or Flickr gallery.

I've got a Wedding shoot coming up on the 1st of November. It'll be my third Wedding shoot to date.