Callie Shell visits Edinburgh – World Press Photo

I felt privileged to be in the same room as photographer Callie Shell. A smart American lady who had followed, no had been in the company of, Barack Obama. Not for a quick PR shoot but throughout the American election primaries and on to taking office in the White...

Nightly flyover Edinburgh Military Tattoo

I needed more images from the Tattoo so spent another great evening shooting two performances on Saturday 15 August.  As the earlier performance starts at 7.30 pm the light was better for the flyover. Arriving from over the Firth of Forth from RAF Kinloss it’s a...

Windows

Just went into town today to collect a media pass for the the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and more for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for tonight. I took a camera with a little task of looking for ‘window’ shots. A bit of fun when you have a limited topic for...

Edinburgh’s Jazz Festival – opening Mardi Gras

Blessed with a fine day the Edinburgh Jazz Festival 2009 got underway with a colourful parade from The City Chambers on the Royal Mile to the famous Grassmarket. There jazz bands on 3 mini stages and other street performances took place throught the afternoon...

Dance Imagery UK launches with exhibition at Dance Base Edinburgh

Dance photographer Maria Falconer launches Dance Imagery UK with a stunning exhibition (throughout August) of dance images at the Dance Base in Edinburgh’s famous Grassmarket. Maria has combined a  background as an ex-professional dancer with some of the...