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...

Spectacular 60th Edinburgh Military Tattoo

I got my wish to cover this year’s Press Night for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle – my third. Commissioned by the recently formed Destination Edinburgh Marketing Alliance, the brief was to seek out images from differing...

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...