Recent content by ClaireL

I guess it depends for which type of publication you are taking the shots. If it's one that's interested in printing long lens images of Holly Willoughby's cellulite (if she has any) then I guess it's open season. If it's for the cover of Horse and Hound then you've got to expect a different...

If somebody's identifiable in an image that is going to be used for commercial purposes then I think you should have their permission. I recently did a shoot where there were there were a number of other subjects in the background because of their connection to the main subject. I got a...

You need to be mindful of private property. Many 'public' spaces are actually private property. If a big guy in a black bomber jacket with security on the back comes up and asks you if you have permission to shoot there, you're probably on private property. Large parts of London's South Bank...

Surely beauty is in the eye of the beholder? The child might look like Quasimodo chewing on a wasp to you but they'll be nothing but an angel to their parents. As long as you can capture them looking happy that's all the parents will want.

I would just let the photographer work. Your mate's paying a lot of money after all and you wouldn't want to upset the apple cart. I would steer clear of being anything other than a guest in the formal shots and just do some reportage at other times. Along with the formal shots of the...

I'd say I have to agree with Phil V. There's no point in anyone telling you what they'd use to get a certain style that they like. The 85mm might let you stand back a bit and help people feel less uncomfortable, but I expect your presence will still be noticed and there will still be an effect...