iPhone 5: Westminster Bridge

Westminster Bridge, a photo by fotoshoota.com on Flickr.

A retake of the old bridge view of Big Ben trying out the iPhone 5's camera and post processing capabilities. I'm seriously impressed with this little "wundermachine"!

0752 - St Pauls Cathedral

0752 - St Pauls Cathedral
Originally uploaded by fotoshoota.com
An iconic feature of London's skyline - St. Paul's Cathedral just after sunset. The Millennium Bridge remains one of my favourite river crossings in the city.

0152 - Travelator

0152 - Travelator
Originally uploaded by fotoshoota.com

Photographers need challenges. Taking my inspiration from author-photographers such as Kevin Meredith (http://lomokev.com/books/) and Lee Frost (http://www.rubooks.co.uk/product/50-photo-projects/203518/), I decided for 2011 to do a 52 weeks / 52 photographs project.

The first of the project is a photograph of the travelator at Waterloo Station in London. It's been photographed many times before, but I wanted something iconic to symbolise the start of another adventure!

The photograph was taken on a Canon S95 (which I happened to have in my pocket at the time) and some basic post-processing was done to boost the contrast and colours.

Best wishes for 2011!

Off he goes

This sprocket hole photo relates to an earlier masterpiece.

Walking man

I love the strong shadows in winter time, the crisp light and the many photo opportunities it brings. Perfect time of year to be out and about with my holga!

Foggy London

Recently I've been making some Holga photographs again. I was experimenting with long exposures and I like the gritty feel of this one. This scene remains one of the classic vistas in London, but the long exposure blurred out all the tourists.

Gig photos: Michelle Shocked

Michelle Shocked
Originally uploaded by fotoshoota.com
My friend Schalk Joubert is an amazing bass guitar player and multitalented musician. He's currently in town and last night performed with Michelle Shocked on what was their last night of their UK tour. Supporting act was Jont. They performed at The Drill Hall in London. And wow! What a night!

I am very happy with how the images of the night came out considering the venue didn't allow me to bring in my professional gear and that the images were taken on a Canon G9.

Camden Town Tattoos

Camden Town Tatoos
Originally uploaded by fotoshoota.com
Holga FN 120mm Fujifilm 400

Blue skies in Camden Town. Before the tourist crush. Early. A second cup of coffee. A stroll along the canal. Stare at the locks. Into the stables. Some places crawl under the skin. Camden Town tattoos.

Chance to be photographed by Jillian Edelstein

61 members of the public will win a once in a lifetime opportunity to have their eyes immortalised by the world renowned and London based photographer Jillian Edelstein (known for her portraits of Amy Winehouse, Simon Pegg, Woody Allen, Nelson Mandela and many others). The event will be taking place during the first week of December at a flagship mobile phone store in London to celebrate the launch of a new handset.

To enter all you have to do is head over here and upload an image of your eyes.

First UK solo show for Ryan McGinley

"Alison Jacques Gallery announces the first UK solo show of acclaimed American artist Ryan McGinley with an exhibition of 24 new colour photographs shot in caves across North America. Over the last year, McGinley and his crew explored huge caves underground, venturing into unknown territory, seeking out spectacular natural spaces, some previously undocumented..." (Read full press release here.)

This is a rare opportunity to see the work of this iconic photographer. The exibition runs until the 8th of October.

Also check out the Guardian's online gallery for a preview.

Find the Alison Jacques Gallery on Google Maps.

Lomography Gallery Store London - Grand Opening Party!!!

Fantastic news to all fans of lomography! Read the announcement and RSVP for the Grand Opening Party here.

Southwark sunflower

Southwark sunflower
Originally uploaded by fotoshoota.com

I am not sure yet whether I like shooting colour with Holga, but I love how this photograph has come out. It was a grim cloudy day, but just as I walked past a row of sunflowers on the edge of a housing estate, the sun came out. I just had time to grab the camera from my bag and capture this composition.

Charlie takes a break

Charlie takes a break
Originally uploaded by fotoshoota.com

Last week the sun was out for a change - which is always an opportunity to check out what's up on the Southbank. I shot this one from the hip without stopping or looking at the two gentlemen. The photograph was taken on a Holga FN using Fuji NCN 400 black & white film.