Author Archive for Paul D Smart
Paul D Smart is the owner of Maxam Photography. A portrait photographer first and fore-most with a reputation in the industry of working fast and getting the results required. Paul has been the featured professional photographer in magazines such as PhotoPlus and you can often find his input on large photographic projects with companies such as Saatchi and Saatchi and *Wallpaper magazine.
Battle of the Bands – Heat One
This evening we shot Heat One of Battle of the Bands Okehampton. There were some great bands on throughout the night, but Alternative Plan won the heat and walked away with a bottle of champagne and a place at the final Below are shots from the night…
Maxlight Workshop Success
Yesterday we launched our first Maxlight 1-on-1 workshops in which a professional photographer works with an amature to help them create the images they want. With subjects from Camera Basics to Advanced Studio Techniques there really is no better way to beat that learning curve. Our first 1-on-1 shoot was in studio basics. We covered [...]
Lens Giveaway!
Maxam Photography, Paul D Smart Photography and Saatchi & Saatchi are giving away a lens to one lucky photographer/facebook fan. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens can be yours just by joining us on Facebook. How To Enter All you have to do, is become a fan of either Paul D Smart Photography or [...]
National Marine Aquarium
Maxam Photography were at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth today. The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for the purpose of education, conservation and research. It remains one of Britain’s foremost aquarium with stunning exhibits and a reputation for excellence in education. The Aquarium [...]
From The Archive : Devon Women
On the 8th March 2009, Devon Women United For Peace, marched through Exeter. The march was rather badly publicised and with the rain on top the turn out was low. Never the less they march through Exeter. Maxam Photography were there to capture the event…
Okehampton Primary School : Reception Nativity
Okehampton Primary School Reception Class had it’s nativity this morning. Maxam Photography were there to shoot the experience. Parents can get the access code to the password protected website from the teachers. They just need to head here to view the images!
Guiness World of Records Attempt – Handshaking!
A busy packed weekend was kick started (no pun intended), by a Guiness World of Records attempt at the Exeter Chiefs football ground in Exeter. Maxam Photography was there to Shoot the Record Attempt which was done in aid of Children In Need. I’m afraid this is a very short blog entry as we have [...]
Christmas Offer!
If you are looking to book a Family, Individual or Location shoot this holiday season, you would be silly to pass up our special offer. Until the end of November all shoots booked in our pre-paid shoots category will be FREE! All you have to do is choose a shoot date and add the shoot [...]
Cassie Turns Four
I shot a birthday party yesterday for, four year old Cassie. Cassie had a surprise party at a soft play area with 13 of her friends. It was a fun afternoon and the opportunity to follow the kids around a soft play area was a fun one. Congratulations and Happy Birthday Cassie. ((if you would [...]
All Booking Fees to Pudsey!
For every shoot that is booked today we are giving money to the BBC Children in need appeal. How Much? If you book a family shoot we are giving 100% of the sitting fee direct to BBC Children In Need. If you are booking for a corporate shoot we are giving 50% of the shoot [...]