Event Photography
Uppingham School - Choral Society Performance
16/04/12 16:40
At the end of March we had the privilege of photographing the Uppingham Choral Society perform at Uppingham School Chapel. Conducted by Peter Clements they performed Judas Maccabaeus by Handel.
The Chapel at Uppingham School is one of the most impressive buildings I have photographed. Designed by the famous Gothic Revival architect G.E. Street in 1865. The windows all differ in their design with beautiful geometric tracery. The intricate timber vaulted roof sits on top of the richly decorated squared stone walls with blind tracery listing the names of World War 1 fallen.
Needless to say the acoustics within the building are breathless. I had to keep reminding myself that I was supposed to be photographing the performance instead of becoming part of the audience in ore of the sound of the soloists, the orchestra and the choir.
If you ever get a chance to visit the school take some time to visit the Chapel. I am frequently visiting Churches throughout the East Midlands photographing weddings but I don’t think I have ever been so impressed, here are some shots…..
The Chapel at Uppingham School is one of the most impressive buildings I have photographed. Designed by the famous Gothic Revival architect G.E. Street in 1865. The windows all differ in their design with beautiful geometric tracery. The intricate timber vaulted roof sits on top of the richly decorated squared stone walls with blind tracery listing the names of World War 1 fallen.
Needless to say the acoustics within the building are breathless. I had to keep reminding myself that I was supposed to be photographing the performance instead of becoming part of the audience in ore of the sound of the soloists, the orchestra and the choir.
If you ever get a chance to visit the school take some time to visit the Chapel. I am frequently visiting Churches throughout the East Midlands photographing weddings but I don’t think I have ever been so impressed, here are some shots…..
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SKA & Scooters - Event Photography with a difference
10/05/11 15:20
This one was an event with a difference.
Helping to raise money for the Lakelands Day Care Hospice this was not the normal dinner dance or prom photography, instead it was a mix of ska from a live band with the opportunity to have your photo taken on some of the best scooters around.
I know little about scooters but as a self confessed petrol-head (cars and sports bikes) they still held an interest for me, and very impressive they were as-well. The scooters were supplied by GB’s Scooter Shack, based in Regent street - Kettering.
The crowd was entertained by the UK’s biggest ska DJ Jay Watson whilst the live music was blasted out by The 2 Tones, a ska band based in Northampton. The band was full of enthusiasm, everyone crowded the dance floor to absorb the energy they were giving off, you don’t have to be a rude boy to appreciate a good beat.
