NoPinz Photoshoot on the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge
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NoPinz Photoshoot on the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge

The Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge, located in the heart of Somerset, England, are renowned for their stunning natural beauty and challenging terrain. It's no wonder that cyclists from all over the world flock to this region for exhilarating rides. Recently, NoPinz, a leading name in cycling apparel, organised a breath-taking photoshoot in these picturesque landscapes. In this blog post, I’ll take you behind the scenes on this incredible photoshoot and explore the synergy between cycling, fashion, and the great outdoors.

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High5 Nutrition Client Work at Cheddar Gorge
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High5 Nutrition Client Work at Cheddar Gorge

When it comes to showcasing an active lifestyle, few places can rival the breath-taking beauty of Cheddar Gorge. Towering limestone cliffs, lush greenery, and winding trails make it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Recently, I had the privilege of working with High5 Nutrition, a leading name in sports nutrition, to capture the essence of this active paradise through photography and videography. Join me on this visual journey as I delve into the heart of cycling, running, and golf at Cheddar Gorge.

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3 Essential Tips to Prioritise Your Photography Business When Working Solo
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3 Essential Tips to Prioritise Your Photography Business When Working Solo

Ever wondered how to manage your time more efficiently? Have you ever got to the point where you forget what day of the week it is, let alone putting a camera together for your next shoot? Before I get in to the three tips which will help you manage those busier times better, I thought I’d give you an update. This last two months have been a mad one, but in a good way. I’ve worked with some amazing clients, including my biggest shoot to date with NoPinz (of which I will include photos from the shoot throughout this blog post). However, at times since the start of May I’ve struggled to realise the difference between my ass and my elbow. For a bit of context, whilst my business is still growing, I work two days a week part time in a warehouse and sometimes this last 8 weeks I’ve worked four days a week when I haven’t had client work. So, I’ve not helped myself, but I also need to earn that bread. So, over the last year I’ve come up with coping mechanisms which throughout this last 2 months, they have really helped me get through this busy period and I thought I’d share them with you. So here it goes…

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National Hill Climb Cycling Championships ‘22 - Sports Photography Insight
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National Hill Climb Cycling Championships ‘22 - Sports Photography Insight

On the 30th October, with one hour of extra sleep, or not, I attended the National Hill Climbing Cycling Championships at Old Shoe Hill, Llangollen, North Wales for some sports photography. This was the second Nationals that I have attended in this discipline of lightweight bikes and plenty of gurning faces. On this occasion I was being paid to help secure bike photographs for Road.cc and take personal shots too. It was a fabulous day's event, with a mixture of weather, loud crowds and the odd whiff of deep heat from riders going past.

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Professional Triathlete Sports Photography Photoshoot
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Professional Triathlete Sports Photography Photoshoot

In October, I was invited out to Spain to create content for a long term client of mine, Harry Palmer. Harry is a professional triathlete with a number of sponsors and I greatly appreciate the support he gives me as a content creator. Whilst out in Majorca, we decided to go out on an evenings photoshoot and grab some awesome sports photography shots for both his own social media platforms and his sponsors.

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British Cycling Sports Photography
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British Cycling Sports Photography

Last weekend was arguably one of my biggest jobs so far as a sports photographer. I was pretty speechless to be working with British Cycling and The British Continental to follow an U23 National Road Series race and produce sports photography for them both.

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Cycling Race Sports Photography
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Cycling Race Sports Photography

Last weekend (19-6-22), yes on Father’s Day, I attended the National B Cycling Road Race in Somerton, Somerset. With a main interest in sports photography and in particular cycling, having a road race just down the road is a must to attend. With fuel prices the way they are, it is getting harder and harder to travel, especially for unpaid work, which is so frustrating because I’d love to attend more and more events.

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