Recent content by richard.grainger

I never shoot models under 18 But, If I were too, I have a section in my contract which requires the parents or guardian's signature which agrees to the terms. I have just never used this part of my contract because even though I have it, I still choose not to photograph girls under 18. When...

Wow. The cat with the rain on the window... Stunning photo mate. Wanted to say thank you to everyone for sharing your 2012. I'm really looking forward to seeing what we are all capable of doing during the year, 2013. I don't think I'll be around when you guys are all online, but Happy New Year...

Being a wedding photographer, on the odd occasion I'll have a guest come over and talk photography with me. It's usually pretty good and they understand that you know what you are doing, and thus, ask the questions. This time, I was standing there holding my camera. One of the guys comes up to...

Hello and welcome :)

I'm truly loving every ones images and stories to go with. Every photo here has inspired or motivated me in one way or another. Thank you all for sharing! Wow. Truly. Wow.

It isn't about comparing your photos to others. It's about comparing your photos, to your photos. Which photo do you find amazing, from your images? We all look at photography differently. We all capture images that either look good or contain meaning. Both are important and both are seen...

I didn't find one of the forum, so thought it would be nice to start something up for everyone! Be it for a client, or for your own personal use, we have all taken a photo which has made ourselves proud. Share your latest and greatest images of 2012 guys! Maybe you have an end of year...

My biggest issue with Prime lenses, is that once you use them, you can never go back to zooms! The Sigma 50 1.4 is really, very, very good. I have tried all the Canon 50's and ended up with the Sigma 1.4 The 50mm should get plenty of use on both FF and crop sensors too. This entire shoot was...

Cheers guys :) If you wanted to see some of my work, I've just posted a couple of photos in a new thread I created in portraits. http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=444107

I have a praktica as well! Amazing cameras. Mine is a BC-1 passed down from the oldies in my family ;)

Morning guys My name is Richie, Im 25 from Brisbane here in QLD and I shoot people. Not with a gun. But I do photograph weddings. I've been onthe look out for a photography forum to join and all the ones down south are pretty empty. Im a Canon user and I almost always shoot...