Tradition vs technology: the power of photographic prints
When it comes to photographic prints, I would describe myself as fairly old school. This is the guy that made t-shirts from his favourite old club flyers, after all. Technology has its place, in photography as in everything else, but the speed of change is breath-taking. If you think about it, photographs have been around […]
Opening the Dundee photography studio
It’s three years now since I set up the Dundee photography studio. That journey has taught me some valuable – and sometimes painful – life lessons. But it’s turned out so well and I’m really thrilled with what we’ve built here. Space It’s actually nearly four years since I decided to take the jump from […]
Why photography workshops keep me keen
I am a huge fan of photography workshops – and that’s holding them and attending. You are learning all the time as you go through life, and it’s no different in photography. Getting feedback from someone who’s really good and who you admire helps you grow and develop in your own individual style. I’m my […]
New arrival: newborn photography coming soon…
When I talk about capturing precious memories, nothing can be as momentous and ephemeral as newborn photography. But too often professional baby photos involve working through a series of contrived and clichéd poses. How cute is the wee one hanging out of the bucket? When I decided to launch my newborn service, I knew I […]
Pet portraits; be more Frank
Pet portraits, well what can I say? When it comes to family portraits, a lot of people say to me “we want to catch this precious moment in time”. But you know, it’s not always just humans that applies to. Pets are part of the family too. Which makes me think of Frank the labradoodle. […]
A wedding at Fingask Castle
This gorgeous pair Amanda & Iain had a wonderful wedding at Fingask Castle, a beautiful venue halfway between Perth and Dundee. As always, I like to get to know the couple – and let them get to know me – and the best way to do this is with a quirky wee pre-wedding photo shoot. […]
Spectacular Wedding at Turin Castle
Andrea & Jamie, a cracking couple, who chose to have their wedding at Turin Castle, just outside Forfar, after they tied the knot at the Lowson Church in Forfar. First of all, we rocked up to Andrea’s family farm for a very unusual pre-wedding shoot. I love a pre-wedding shoot! It was amazing to be […]
Oor Wullie Bucket Trail
Who is Chris’s most famous client? It’s only Scotland’s favourite son – Oor Wullie! It’s been a year since Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail was out on the streets of Scotland. Do you miss those colourful, smiling sculptures in your city? I certainly do. I was thrilled to be involved in this amazing public art […]