Life takes all sorts of turns. I have taken a business development role that will see me spending 2 out of every 3 months Down Under in Australia. Wonderful I hear you all shout – well yes and no! It means that Julie will be left to hold the fort at fotologic 2/3rds of the time and inevitably I will have to pass some of our Event Business to others. On the positive side I will be able to offer my services in 2 countries so I suppose I could call my self an International Photographer.
On a serious note it is memories of long detachments in the military and I know I will have some time on my hands that would normally be spent with Julie. As a result I have decided to go back to School and will be starting a BA(Hons) in Photography. Why does an established photographer want to do this and go back to the beginning – for me it is about the Art of Photography not the Craft. It is the Why not the How. It will be a journey of discovery and re-thinking of my photography…………. a journey where the destination is self development.
And did I say that I will be doing most of this in Australia where it is warm and sunny!
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February 11, 2012 | Categories: Photography Degree | Tags: Adult photos, Australia Photography, BA (Hons) Photography, Back to Basics, Brisbane Photographer, Cost of Photography, Event Photographer, fotologic, fotologic - Social & Event Photography by local professionals, Glamour Photographer, Ian Bonthrone, Location Photographer, Martin Graeham Dunn, Model portfolio, Nude Photographer, Photographer, Photography, Photography Degree, Photography Stuff, Photography Training, Portrait Photographer, Portrait Photography, Queensland Photographer, Seniors Photography, Travelling Photographer | Leave a comment
I have neglected this blog for too long. If you are following fotologic you will know that we have moved.
Now based in the beautiful countryside of North Essex, true Constable Country, we have access to isolated sea shore, woods, open countryside, the only Redoubt Fort north of the Thames and the narrow streets of historic Harwich, one time home to Lord Nelson. We now have our own Portrait Studio and access to larger Studio Facilities locally.
All the above provides an even greater range for our location portraiture and fashion shoots, being in the countryside we are also launching our Horse & Hounds package. We will be offering Stable and location shoots for all Horse Owners and Location Photography for Dog Lovers.
In the New Year fotologic will be launching our Wedding Photography Service with a new focus on your needs.
We don’t believe that any couple getting married know exactly what finished album they want until they see the images from the wedding. Our packages will be based on coverage and all prepared images supplied for previewing on disc.
After your Wedding you can decide at your leisure how you want to display your memories from that special day. Options will include Coffee Table Books through to Italian Hand Stitched Leather Albums. Another advantage of this method of Wedding photography is that guests can contribute to your Album right up until the day you decide what you want.
Ian
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November 28, 2011 | Categories: Wedding Photograph | Tags: Adult photos, Baby Photography, Bump photography, Bump to baby, Colchester Photography, Cost of Photography, Dog Photography, fotologic, fotologic - Social & Event Photography by local professionals, Glamour Photographer, Harwich Photography, Home Photographer, Horse & hounds, Horse Photography, Ian Bonthrone, Les Petits, Location Photographer, Martin Graeham Dunn, Model portfolio, North Essex Photography, Nude Photographer, Pet Photographer, Photographer, Photography, Photography Stuff, Travelling Photographer, Wedding Colchester, Wedding Photography, Wedding Tendring, Weddings Harwich | Leave a comment
Happy New Year to everybody I have worked with in 2010. I can happily say it has been a pleasure.
fotologic have enjoyed 2010, we have seen a change of website and unique web visitors of over 42000 in 18 months, we have launched our successful Precious Moments, Les Petits, Femme and Noir Photography packages alongside our ever popular Home & Location Sessions.
fotologic Event Photography have also had a successful year covering many social events from School Proms to Charity Dinners & Masonic Ladies Evenings to Andrew Flintof Cricket Academies and we have also had the pleasure of working with many corporate customers including:- Barchester Health Care, Leica Microsystems and Babestation TV.
Our Events have also seen us working with a number of Celebrities like Charlie Dimmock, Frank Bruno, Paul Rankin, Joe Egan, Errol Chrisie, Jimmy Anderson, Darren Maddy, Shane Lynch, Linsey Dawn McKenzie and Ricky Gervais (ok Ricky’s look alike).
To all our Customers
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Please keep visiting us for new developments in 2011
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December 31, 2010 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Adult photos, Animoto, Baby Photography, Bump photography, Bump to baby, Cost of Photography, discount photography training, discount training, erotic images, Event Photographer, Event Photography, fotologic, fotologic - Social & Event Photography by local professionals, Free Information, Glamour Photographer, Home Photographer, Ian Bonthrone, Les Petits, Location Photographer, Martin Graeham Dunn, Model portfolio, Nude Photographer, Party Photographer, Party Photography, Party plan photo shoots, Pet Photographer, Photographer, Photography, Photography Stuff, Portrait Photographer, Portrait Photography, Precious Moments, Pregnancy photography, Seniors Photography, Travelling Photographer | Leave a comment
Ian Bonthrone of fotologic spent a day recently with Martin Grahame Dunn perfecting lighting and posing for portraiture ready for 2011.
Training and constant re-evaluation is the key to photographic progression. Only the very naive or dumb will claim to be totally self taught. It is inconceivable that without the help of others, without inspiration from the works of others, whether, taught directly or indirectly, that anyone could claim to be top of their profession. What is worse is that some of these self delusionalists will then set up training courses.
I have chosen to learn from those who are recognised at the top of their photographic craft.
Training with Martin is a true Education. With only 5 delegates, 1 lovley model and a full day of Studio time Martin was able to spend a lot of time explaining advanced lighting. When I say advanced I dont mean complicated and in all throughout the day we never used more than 2 lights. We did however make best use of the light to create stunning portrait images.
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December 29, 2010 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: discount photography training, Event Photographer, Event Photography, fotologic, fotologic - Social & Event Photography by local professionals, Home Photographer, Ian Bonthrone, Location Photographer, Martin Graeham Dunn, Nude Photographer, Party Photographer, Party Photography, Party plan photo shoots, Photographer, Photography, Photography Training, Portrait Photographer, Portrait Photography, Seniors Photography | Leave a comment
On Sunday 12th December 2010 Martin Graham Dunn will be hosting the first of a series of training days exclusively for members of the ‘Event Photographers Society’ at his base in Victoria House, Leamington Spa.
Each program will focus on different aspects and skills essential to running an effective and profitable quality business.
The first program is entitled “Challenging Yourself” and will cover a variety of subjects. It is important to not that there are a maximum of 12 places available on any of these days on a ‘first come, first served basis’. When we are oversubscribed I will arrange a repeat of this event.
During an action packed day we will cover:
Studio Lighting made simple, Lighting an event with a ‘Speedlight’ solution and Radio Poppers, Using Computer Printed ‘Freedom Cloth’ Backgrounds, Building a set, Bridging the gap between Event & Portrait Photography, Fun ways to pose Teens, A touch of ‘Nik Software’
This will be a practical day where you will shoot and be appraised on the go. Look at it as a working ‘photo clinic’ where you have immediate access to solutions!
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December 8, 2010 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Event Photographer, Event Photography, fotologic, Ian Bonthrone, Martin Graeham Dunn, Nude Photographer, Party Photographer, Pet Photographer, Photographer, Photography, Portrait Photographer, Portrait Photography, Seniors Photography | Leave a comment
Ian Bonthrone - Photographer 