burlesque time - pre-drinks

What a fantastic gig!

The photographer booked for this evening's open-mic night at Cherry Red's has had to cancel at short notice so I get the call-up. I arrive in lots of time and take some pre-drinks photos as I await the arrival of performers and artists.

photographing roscoe

I first came across Mandy Burton's work earlier this year during a classroom session run by my MAC photography tutor, Kate Green. Kate showed us an amazing series of pictures shot by Mandy, many close to where we live.

Two months ago I had the pleasure of hearing Mandy speak at a seminar about her explorations in photography and the creation of her book, 'One Hundred Strangers and Their Dogs'.  It was an absolute delight to hear her talk candidly of her life experiences. Mandy positively sparkled with energy, enthusiasm and a joy for living which was truly inspirational.

So we were thrilled when Mandy kindly agreed to call round last week to take some photos of Roscoe, our new puppy. Refreshed with coffee and chocolate biscuits she duly set to work and here are the lovely photographs she shot. 

What a brilliant person and what a brilliant set of photographs!!
 

mandy visits

Earlier this week legendary dog photographer and musician Mandy Burton visits. She's come to take some photographs of Roscoe, our flat-coated retriever puppy. Conversation, chocolate biscuits, coffee and tea flow endlessly in the morning sun and now it's time to take some pictures.

Never work with children or animals! Here are my photos - Mandy's will follow next.

 

 

 

the work continues ..

So now the foundations have been dug across the road there are huge piles of soil and clay to remove.