Progressing my photographic development!

So we’ve been pretty hectic over the last few weeks and we will be updating the blog on all the latest goings on over the next week or so, but firstly I wanted to update everyone with the news that as part of progressing my photographic development, I spent two days information packed days in the lovely town of Thame on a wedding photography course. 

The course was located at the Spread Eagle in Thame (wonderful place if you are in that area and get the chance to visit then you will not be dissapointed!) and was presented by the fabulous David Pearce (check out his website www.openleafimages.com), and I’ve quite literally come out of the two days inspired, enthused and more importantly a better photographer.  I’m always of the opinion that if you think you know everything, then usually you don’t!  I love to be learning all the time!  It was not only seminar based but also practical as well, absolutely brilliant, and hopefully you’ll see a great improvement in my work as a result!

Here are a couple of images from the day of the lovely Fiona and David;

For more information on any of the courses available please visit;

www.oliver-cameron.com/seminars.html

well worth the money, Rock It Up Photography gives it 5 stars!

All the best!

Claire

xx

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Dirty Sexy Things

http://www.e4.com/dirtysexythings/about.html

 

“Dirty Sexy Things comes to E4 this summer with a line up of eight beautiful models ready to bare all for an eight-week project led by noted fashion photographer, Perou

Perou, who previously graced TV screens on both the UK and US versions of Make Me a Supermodel, sets out to create a series of stunning photographs which will challenge his own abilities as well as pushing our models to the extreme.

By following what goes on in front of and behind the camera lens, this brand new concept-doc gets under the skin of modelling and reveals what life is like as a living beauty commodity. Is it one big glamorous party or a battle to stay on top?”

I have to say I thought this show was great – just the right mixture of fun, information and entertainment. 

Models Ariella, BB, Charlotte, Jay, Jessye B, Jesse, Ocean, and Rob work with the awesome internationally acclaimed photographer, Perou.  Fab series adnfor those that have watched it my favourite episodes were the heroes and villains shoot and the fish shoot.  Some amazing ideas and the leading models in each of those episodes Ocean and Charlotte were simply inspiring!

For all those who didn’t see it you can still see the last few episodes on 4 OD

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dirty-sexy-things/4od

Clara Maidment is Perou’s First Assistant and she has written a behind the scenes blog which if you’re a fan of the show is well worth a read.

http://www.e4.com/dirtysexythings/blog/index.html

On the work front for us, it’s been very busy!  Weddings, vampire shoots, family shoots are keeping us on our toes!

We have also opened up our own facebook fan page, please come and ‘like’ us!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rock-It-Up-Photography/188862554503561

Lots more news soon!  Keep tuned!!!

 

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Vampires

Whether it be Bela Lugosi playing Dracula or Bella Swan in Twilight vampires are and have always been a huge part of the movie industry and culture in general. 

So we at Rock It Up Photography along with Rachael and Jane from the Toni and Guy salon in Oxford took on the challenge with models Laura and Melissa to create a vampire inspired shoot.

Here’s a couple of before, during and after images of both models taken via my iphone to give you a sneak preview of the images to expect over the next few weeks.

Laura and Melissa Before, During, After!

 

Laura

Melissa

Needless to say both models looked fab, and totally took on the role of blood thirsty, moody vampires, thank you for a great effort team!  Images will be coming up as soon as possible!

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Gok Needs You! Join his Naked Army...

Howdy readers!  We thoght that we would post this bit of info from the wonderful Gok!

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/how-to-look-good-naked/articles/join-goks-naked-army

Britain's Body Confidence Champion is out to celebrate the shape that the country's in today by creating a map of Naked Britain.

If you are comfortable in your own skin, then Gok wants to hear from you.  He's raising a Naked Army to lead by example and show the rest of us just how liberating it feels to be content with your body.

You can email your shots to us here.

Gok's travelling the country to find out who will dare to bare and stand naked for his body confidence message in their own special photo shoot.

If you and your friends or colleagues have already had your own 'Calendar Girl' moment, stripping off for a good cause, then send in your photographs.  If you're ready to join Gok's Naked Army but haven't done your own naked photo shoot already, then get snapping and send us your efforts - Gok will be selecting some groups to visit with his team of professionals.

Over time, we'll build up a picture of the body confidence map of Britain. A selection of your photos and Gok's group pictures will be shown on How to Look Good Naked and the Channel 4 website.

Keep your naked photos coming... remember we're talking ‘Calendar Girls’, not Page 3, so you can’t include any rude bits.

You must have the permission of everyone in your picture, and they must all be over 18.

Email your photo, name and contact details to info.lookgoodnaked@mavericktv.co.uk

So what are you waiting for get your naked bits sent in!

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Oxford and Cherwell Valley College Extended Diploma in Fashion Design and Textiles Fashion Show for the Banbury Campus

So last night I went to the Oxford and Cherwell Valley College Extended Diploma in Fashion Design and Textiles Fashion Show for the Banbury Campus.

The event was held at The Sound Exchange in Banbury and I have to say it was pretty impressive, I took a few pictures on my iphone but they aren’t great, but gives you a bit of an idea;

And here is a video of the final walk down the catwalk with everyone from our new You Tube Channel (more video’s will be coming in the future of various shoots, and bits and pieces we are up to).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTPy03wd8D0&feature=share

I had no idea this show was on until a day before but in future I will be keeping a close eye out on whats going on at the college because there really is some truly talented people right here on our door step!

Particular designers/students that stood out for me personally were Karen Johnson, Megan Cotton, Lousia Meadows and Lauren Coles, but keep an eye out for all of the students involved in this event, truly wonderful, original and innovative designs. 

If any of you from this show would be interested in collaborating on photoshoots in the future then please do get in touch and let me know – it would be exciting and fabulous to get to know you and your work further!

Congratulations to all of you!

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Brand New Banbury Based Studio!

Right so thought I better give everyone a bit of an update as it’s been a while and there is a fair bit going on for us!

The top news for this blog is that we officially have studio space in the centre of Banbury! Woo Hoo finally! 

Its all very exciting for us – so if you would like to book a shoot and come and have a nose then please either drop us an email (rockitupphotography@gmail.com) or alternatively visit our facebook page and have a chat and we can get you booked in!

We’ve been quite busy over the last few weeks, we were official photographer at the Banbury Show a couple of weeks back and since then we’ve had weddings, portrait sessions, and Boudoir sessions and all sorts – its all been very busy and productive!

July was shaping up to be quite quiet but over the last week we seem to have been flooded with bookings (not that I’m complaining) and then we are on to August where I have weddings galore booked!  Busy couple of months ahead!

We will also be working with The Cutting Edge Hair Salon (www.the-cuttingedge.co.uk) they have a fab team of hair dressers working there, if your in the area please go and check them out, if you add them up on facebook there are daily special offers!

Ok so I’ve bored you enough now, I will endeavour to update this blog a bit more frequently from now on, there is plenty going on for us to fill you in on anyway!!

Please do get in touch if yor interested in having a shoot, come and add us up on facebook and  get exclusive offers!

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Banbury and District Show

Rock It p Photography is proud to announce that we will be the official photographer at this years Banbury and District Show.  

The show takes place on Sunday 12^th June 2011 at Spiceball Park, between 10.30 and 4.30.  Admission is only £7 for a family and children 5 yrs old or under go in for free!

Arena’s will be showing Banbury Boot Scooters Line Dancing, the stunning Waldburg Shire Horse Display, Utopia Mas carnival Band.  There’s also It’s a knockout, a dog show, Kidz face painting, quad bikes, land zorbs, water zorbs, falconry, rock climbing, BMX riders fairground, fitness marquee and air training Corps Assault course and plenty more.  There will also be a flypast from a spitfire! Great family day, we hope to see you there!!

For full details and information please visit the website for the event,

www.banburyanddistrictshow.sm4.biz

We have also recently announced our Free Wedding Photography Competion and our Alternative Person competition s well (please see previous blog posts for full details, or come and visit us on face book!!

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