Maxam Photography http://blog.maxamphotography.com The Blog of Maxam Photography - Southwest Photographers working around the world! Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:40:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Battle of the Bands – Heat One http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/07/battle-of-the-bands-heat-one/ http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/07/battle-of-the-bands-heat-one/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:45:14 +0000 Paul D Smart http://blog.maxamphotography.com/?p=131 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…

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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 Studio Setup & Safety, correct exposure, 1 light, 2 light and 3 light setups. Working Hi-Key, on Black and on a feature background, interacting with and instructing the model.

Lots covered and feedback given on the photos in real-time really helped our student develop his photos into something he could enjoy.

Below are a few photos from the day…

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For more information on our 1-on-1 workshops click here

]]> http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/06/maxlight-workshop-success/feed/ 0 Lens Giveaway! http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/05/lens-giveaway/ http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/05/lens-giveaway/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 07:25:25 +0000 Paul D Smart http://blog.maxamphotography.com/?p=108 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 Maxam Photography (or Both, more an extra chance to win).

Once you are a fan, just “Like” any post on the wall and you’ll be entered into the free prize draw for this lens, worth £1200.

What if your not a photographer?

We are aware that this lens is only going to really appeal to the photographers out there, but everyone will be included in the prize draw. There is no cash alternative.

Future Prizes?

Maxam Photography & Paul D Smart Photography will be giving away more prizes over the next year, and all you have to do is be a fan on facebook. How easy is that!!!!

]]> http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/05/lens-giveaway/feed/ 2 National Marine Aquarium http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/02/national-marine-aquarium/ http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/02/national-marine-aquarium/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:01:25 +0000 Paul D Smart http://blog.maxamphotography.com/?p=100 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 experience comprises a total of 50 live exhibits including three massive tanks, the largest of which – Britain’s deepest tank – holds 2.5 million litres of water. Over 4000 animals from 400 species are displayed in realistic habitats from local shorelines to coral reefs. In addition a new aquarium zone, Explorocean, focuses on ocean exploration and sustainability through innovative, interactive exhibits.

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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…

915Z1531 915Z1539 ]]> http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2010/02/from-the-archive-devon-women/feed/ 0 Okehampton Primary School : Reception Nativity http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/okehampton-school-nativity/ http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/okehampton-school-nativity/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:30:11 +0000 Paul D Smart http://blog.maxamphotography.com/?p=90 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!

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]]> http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/okehampton-school-nativity/feed/ 0 Guiness World of Records Attempt – Handshaking! http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/guiness-world-of-records-attempt-handshaking/ http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/guiness-world-of-records-attempt-handshaking/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:26:14 +0000 Paul D Smart http://blog.maxamphotography.com/?p=84 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 21 shoots left between now and January. It was 20 but added another one today! Doh!

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]]> http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/guiness-world-of-records-attempt-handshaking/feed/ 0 New Working Partnership http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/new-working-partnership/ http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/new-working-partnership/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:47:30 +0000 toni http://blog.maxamphotography.com/?p=76 Maxam Photography are pleased to announce a new working partnership with Indian based Post Production company, Done Images!
Saquib, Business Development Manager for International Projects with Done Images has an excellent command of the English language and was able to take our first brief and produce the exact results we wanted.

We are very excited about this new partnership.

What Does It Mean To You?
In short, it means that our post-production turn around is now streamlined, with high resolution images sent to Done Images for a fast, professional turn-around.
This means that final delivery of your images is not held up by our photographers shooting and not working on your images.

Example Images
Below are two images that show the before and after work. lowpro_baseball-9073 27109-tsbabe-9073_Done

]]> http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/12/new-working-partnership/feed/ 0 Christmas Offer! http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/11/christmas-offer/ http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/11/christmas-offer/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:14:52 +0000 Paul D Smart http://blog.maxamphotography.com/?p=71 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 to your basket. We’ll discount it by 100% at checkout.

Oh by the way, you also still get your free 10×8 print!

What are you waiting for? Head over to our main website at www.maxamphotography.com now and book your shoot free…

The Monkey Told Us Of The Special Offer!

]]> http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/11/christmas-offer/feed/ 0 Cassie Turns Four http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/11/cassie-turns-four/ http://blog.maxamphotography.com/2009/11/cassie-turns-four/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:23:54 +0000 Paul D Smart http://blog.maxamphotography.com/?p=66 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 like to see the photos, they are online and the parents can give you the password))

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