Barcelona Photo Blog
Profiles: Michael Witty, Walking Tours
The Shout Heard Around the Lobby I had to meet Mr. Witty at a hotel near Plaça Catalunya. The place was full of elderly German tourists, and the vague description I’d been given meant that half the lobby could plausibly have been him. Eventually, someone appeared who fit the bill—wandering around looking slightly lost. I…
Hollis Duncan: A Bike-Cross Shoot with a Hangover Cure
This photo is a perfect example of how an idea in my head can transform into reality with the right approach. As I’ve probably mentioned before, interview shoots don’t always pay well, but they offer plenty of creative freedom. That freedom gave me the space to capture the shot I had envisioned for this shoot.…
Caribbean Wedding: Best Man, Worst Public Speaker
A Wedding in Tobago (But I Wasn’t Working… Sort Of) I was in Tobago for a wedding—not as a photographer, but as the Best Man. Which sounds like a relaxing gig until you remember it comes with a speech. A public one. In front of actual people. Despite weeks to prepare, I hadn’t managed to…
Working at Home: Daniel Benites, Personal Trainer
Capturing Home Workspaces I’ve known Dany for several months, as we both attend the same boxing training class run by Andrea Wheatley. I met Andrea through a photoshoot for a magazine, which you can read about here. Dany is an Argentine personal trainer with a unique setup in his apartment. After chatting with him, I…
Photographing Greyhounds: A Visit to SOS Galgos
Los Galgos means “greyhounds” in Spanish, and SOS Galgos is a rescue and advocacy organisation founded by Anna Clement. She runs it out of the veterinary practice she manages for her husband, just outside Barcelona. The work they do is vital—because what happens to greyhounds after a couple of years of racing is grim. Most…
Architectural Photography in New York: Inside Ogilvy’s Historic Hell’s Kitchen Building
Gaining Access to Exclusive Commercial Spaces I was fortunate to gain access to the Ogilvy building in Hell’s Kitchen through my friendship with Yeesan—a rare opportunity to photograph this converted chocolate factory near the Hudson River. These personal connections often provide photographers with access to spaces typically closed to the public, creating unique portfolio opportunities.…