the dinky ninjas
Since August last year I’ve been immersed in the amazing world of mixed martial arts – “MMA” – or “cage fighting” as it’s more commonly referred to in the media. Don’t worry I’ve not lost my senses and planned a … Continue reading
Author Archives: David
hansel mieth award
In early 2009 I was given an incredible opportunity by GEO magazine in Germany to collaborate with them on a GEO Special which would focus on Scotland. The Special issue was planned for publication in July 2010. One of the … Continue reading
the neglected – street children of ukraine
I’ve recently been given an amazing opportunity, by Channel 4, to direct a short film using my still images on street children in Ukraine. It’s been an immense undertaking to go back through almost 10 years work and construct a … Continue reading
varnishing plates
As mentioned in a previous post varnishing a plate and narrating at the same time didn’t quite work for me so I’ve cut together a wee video with text to explain the steps involved with varnishing a plate. I hope … Continue reading
the ARGO
The ARGO used to be a community centre in Drumchapel where all sorts of great things happened. Pottery classes, youth clubs, tea dances and boxing to name a few. Sadly after years of existence it was closed by the Council … Continue reading
lights, camera…sit still please!
I’ve now had the chance to properly test the UV lights for making portraits indoors. I absolutely love the results and the feeling that I can work indoors with wet plate over the winter is disturbingly satisfying 🙂 I’ve so … Continue reading