Jan
Dec / Jan 2020/21 Issue of arc Magazine
My photography is featured in the Spotlight section of the latest arc Magazine, the international magazine for lighting in architecture.
I photographed the award winning ICON Outlet centre at the O2 in London for CallisonRTKL who worked alongside Hoare Lea.
The design focuses on the creation of two unique retail experiences – the Petals and the Clouds – to correspond with the leasing strategy and the character of the space they occupy. The ceiling treatments within these spaces are a unique feature to the site, designed to create a sense of light, space and tranquillity. Clever use of LED lighting enables the tone and look and feel of the development to shift depending on the time of day.
The success of a mixed-use project hinges on activity. The more people are walking around, using the space, and engaging with it, the more it creates an inclusive atmosphere and people want to be there. Creating spaces where communities can come together, alongside major entertainment destinations would ensure that the district will never ‘go dark’ and the different zones will offer varied, engaging experiences for visitors any day of the week.
I also have an advert in the magazine.
Dec
I need your vote! I have been shortlisted for the prestigious British Photography Awards in two categories – “Documentary” and “Commercial Product”, with the second round of judging being based on a public vote combined with a judging panel.
I would be grateful if you could place your vote for both of my pictures. All it requires is a click on the link below and then a click on the vote button and you’re done!
https://www.britishphotographyawards.org/2021-shortlist/documentary/programmable-biology/dcbae6b7-565a-4f51-8838-8f4bf47baf15
https://www.britishphotographyawards.org/2021-shortlist/commercial-product/i-made-this-for-you-vashi/3e346211-33c5-42f3-8c12-a166a72acf82
The BPA run an open, responsible competition aimed at celebrating photographic talent from all British and British-based photographers. They work with a range of UK charities to operate a non-profit competition cashflow and they keep this completely ring-fenced from the rest of the business finance. This is integral to their model. Together they aim to use the massive power of photography to do real good in the world.
My pictures are in support of “Surfers Against Sewage” and “Doctors without Borders”.
Thanks and please share to as many people as possible.
Awarding Excellence in British Photography | British Photography Awards
Dec
The Sunday Times ran a feature on Project Natick at the weekend, with my photography.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/business/silicon-valleys-dirty-data-centre-secret-carbon-kx0x8g3jm
Project Natick is Microsoft’s research into the feasibility of an underwater datacentre
https://news.microsoft.com/innovation-stories/project-natick-underwater-datacenter/
A sealed vessel on the ocean floor does not have any of the issues that the equivalent land datacenter does, with corrosion from oxygen and humidity, temperature fluctuations, and bumps plus jostles from technicians who monitor and replace broken components.
Project Natick also supports Microsoft’s sustainability goals with the vessel in Orkney consuming no water for cooling and being powered by renewable energy sources.
Photobanks was assigned to photograph, film and drone the retrieval of the underwater vessel.
Nov
My photograph of the “The Ribbon Roof” of the ICON Outlet at the O2 Arena in London has been shortlisted in the Motif Collective “Architecture” photography awards.
I was assigned by the architects, CallisonRTKL who worked alongside Hoare Lea who designed the lighting.
Architecture photography is all about realising the designer’s vision. I always seek to understand the design concept behind any space and look to capture the creativity in the photographs.
The Motif Collective was set up by photographers for photographers as an online gallery to host monthly contests devoted exclusively to fine art photography. Their ultimate goal is to present the finer works of talented Photographers from all over the world to help them become successful in one of the most dynamic and challenging times on the global art scene. The Motif Collective online suite of International Fine Art Photography contests gives artists the opportunity to both be recognised and present their best work to the world.
https://www.motifcollective.com/winners-oct-2020.html
