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Finding the Perfect Wedding Photographer

November 16, 2024
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Finding the Perfect Wedding Photographer and Capturing Unforgettable Moments The Costa Blanca around Alicante is the perfect venue for weddings, and many photographers specialise only in wedding photography. Not all photographers are up to scratch. I have seen some really bad wedding photos taken on the Mediterranean in Altea and around. This article will help you find the perfect wedding photographer who will capture unforgettable memories for you. 30 seconds summary Selecting the ideal wedding photographer guarantees that each unique moment of your big day will always be preserved. Set a reasonable budget, look into photographers who fit your needs and style, and begin by experimenting with various photography styles to find one that suits your vision. Meet with your top candidates to evaluate their professionalism, personality,...

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Costa Blanca Wedding Photography – creating a portfolio

September 26, 2024
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Costa Blanca Wedding Photography Creating a portfolio for a wedding planner. An unusual wedding photography assignment without bride & groom. I was contacted by a wedding planner from Altea. She managed a stunning villa on the Costa Blanca and had listed it for events such as weddings and weekend retreats. The villa was set in the foothills of the Bernia and had ample garden space. As a wedding photographer I would always visit the location beforehand and take photos of all the spaces. This would help when I am planning the wedding shoot, as well as an important backup if I need to adjust any photos. Here is an interesting article about photographing the location beforehand. There were two days of photography, the first was a daytime...

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Costa Blanca Alicante Photography

September 25, 2024
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Costa Blanca Alicante Photography It feels great when your photography is rewarded, used for billboards at the National Auditorium in Alicante to promote the 2024/25 concert season. As a photographer on the Costa Blanca, I regularly go to Alicante to photograph the concerts, conferences and events taking place at the National Auditorium. I was contacted by the graphic design and marketing team and was informed that five of my photos had been selected to be used on the facade/entrance to the auditorium. Each photograph used for the facade was of a different concert I photographed during the 2023/24 season in Alicante. This concert was really visual and the lighting was incredible. With a quality lighting technician that illuminates the stage, using various tones, it makes my photography so...

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Costa Blanca drone photography and videography production services

September 13, 2024
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Costa Blanca drone photography and videography production The first drone video I produced was for Golf Club Altea. A golf club located in the foothills of Bernia Mountains in Altea. My brief was to capture the surroundings, the layout of the course, also views of the mountains and the sea using drone videography. Having such ample space to fly the drone without restrictions was also great as I was still in the learning process of managing the drone to get the best videography. It was exciting times do be a Costa Blanca drone videographer. The first versions of the DJI Phantom were released. If you compare them now to the current DJI Mavic pro series, they had no safety features and regularly flew away or crashed for...

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Costa Blanca Photographer

August 19, 2024
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Photography, Video production

Costa Blanca Photographer - live event photography One of my favourite assignments as a Costa Blanca photographer is photographing live concerts at the National Auditorium in Alicante. I am the official photographer for the Auditorium, and I photograph all the live events for the Adda Simfonica Orchestra. I have also created video promotional work for them. If you need more than just a photographer you can check out my video production services that I have produced for the auditorium and the orchestra. Live event photography is quite a challenge. I have to be really quiet as not to disturb the audience, I cannot use a camera flash and I am limited with little or no light to work with.                             This was a series of photographs I took for...

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Professional Video Production for Promoting Your Brand

The Importance of Professional Video Production for Promoting Your Brand

July 25, 2024
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The Importance of Professional Video Production for Promoting Your Brand - the Power of Storytelling In today's digital age, consumers are bombarded with marketing messages from every corner of the internet. To stand out from the crowd and truly connect with your audience, you need a powerful tool: professional video production. Videos are no longer a "nice-to-have"; they're a "must-have" for any brand looking to thrive in the competitive online marketplace. This article dives into the importance of professional video production for brand promotion, using the unique example of personalized trucker hats. We'll explore how captivating visuals and compelling storytelling can elevate your brand, increase sales of your custom trucker hats, and build a loyal customer base. Why Video Reigns Supreme The dominance of video in marketing is undeniable....

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Choosing the Right Photographer for Your Dream Wedding

May 31, 2024
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Choosing the Right Photographer for Your Dream Wedding. Your wedding day is full of feelings, happiness, and love. Special moments to cherish and remember forever. But during the wedding celebrations, how do you make sure that the special moments are captured well? The key is to pick the right photographer who can understand what you want and take beautiful pictures that will last forever. As a Costa Blanca wedding photographer, I often get asked, how to choose the right photographer. This guide helps you understand and use the tools for wedding photography. It can be a bit overwhelming, but this guide will make it easier for you. Use these tips to find a photographer who will take great pictures on your special day. Discovering Your Style Before you...

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The Ultimate Guide to Preparing Your Wedding Photos for Print

The Ultimate Guide to Preparing Your Wedding Photos for Print

May 15, 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Preparing Your Wedding Photos for Print. Capturing your wedding day in photos is just the beginning. The next crucial step is printing these memories to last a lifetime. As a Costa Blanca based photographer, I want to do more than deliver professionally  photographed wedding photos. I also love to give you tips on how best to display your precious memories. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about preparing your wedding photos and giving the best wedding poses for print. From selecting the right images to choosing the best printing options to ensure your photos look as beautiful on paper as they do in your digital gallery. Choosing the Right Photos The first step in the printing process is selecting the photos with...

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The Power of Visual Storytelling: Using Video Production to Showcase Creative Spaces

May 10, 2024
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The Power of Visual Storytelling: Using Video Production to Showcase Creative Spaces. In the realm of modern communication, visual storytelling is a powerful tool. Particularly through video production. This approach is especially effective in showcasing creative spaces, where the environment is as much a part of the narrative as the activities that take place within it. A good example is the studio Boudreau, which is driven by a passion for heart-centered spaces and brand narratives that connect deeply and authentically to who you are by presenting it through creativity. This article explores how video production can be leveraged to highlight creative spaces, emphasising techniques, benefits, and real-world applications. The Significance of Creative Spaces Creative spaces, be they artist studios, innovative office environments, or theatrical stages, are designed to...

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Innovations in Wedding Photography

February 13, 2024
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Innovations in Wedding Photography From Drones to Virtual Reality The Costa Blanca in Spain is blessed with stunning weather and has amazing weddings locations. If you are one of the many Costa Blanca wedding photographers, you need to offer something extra to stay ahead of the game. Whereas immortal styles persist, innovative photographers are using new technology to capture the the special day in extraordinary ways. This article explores a few of the foremost exciting advancements transforming wedding photography, from drone photography and video to immersive virtual reality: Taking Flight with Drones I am also a drone videographer, being based on the Costa Blanca offering photography and video production services, it was a natural step to own and operate a drone. My drone photography and drone video production...

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Retouching Do’s and Don’ts for Wedding Photographers

December 1, 2023
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Retouching Do's and Don'ts for Wedding Photographers Welcome to the enchanting world of wedding photography, where the delicate dance between raw moments and refined memories unfolds, often beneath the gentle sway of bridal veils. Introduction: Capturing Timeless Memories As I have mentioned before, I am not only a photographer, but I am also a photo editor and my speciality is wedding photo editing. In this realm, the art of retouching emerges as a transformative force, turning fleeting instances into cherished keepsakes. This comprehensive guide dives into the intricacies of "Retouching Dos and Don'ts for Wedding Photographers," navigating the fine line between enhancement and over-editing. From foundational principles to advanced techniques, join us on a journey that encapsulates both the artistry crucial for wedding photography and the authenticity essential...

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Costa Blanca music video production

October 11, 2023
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Uncategorized, Video production

Costa Blanca music video production It has been quite a while since I produced a music video here on the Costa Blanca. This summer I was contacted by a German singer Clara Aura. Clara was coming to the Costa Blanca to shoot her latest music video. Her plan was to shoot her video in a summer Mediterranean location. She wanted to know more about the music video productions that I had done on the Costa Blanca. As I currently don't have any on my portfolio, I showed her a Youtube video of the most recent music video production I had done. It was for Victoria Maldi and was filmed on the beach in Altea on the Costa Blanca. Fortunately for me, Clara liked the style and...

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5 Expert Edits to Transform Your Photos

5 Expert Edits to Make Your Photos Pop

August 30, 2023
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5 Expert Edits to Make Your Photos Pop In the digital age, photography has evolved into an art form that goes beyond simply capturing moments. From creating a digital poster to adding animations to it, the innovation has reached a pinnacle and is yet continuously soaring. With the power of advanced editing tools, photographers and enthusiasts alike can now reshape their photos to achieve stunning transformations. Whether you're a professional photographer or someone who loves to snap pictures, mastering the art of reshaping can take your photos from ordinary to extraordinary. In this article: 5 Expert Edits to Make Your Photos Pop, we'll explore five expert ways to transform your photos with reshaping techniques. 1. Understanding the Basics of Reshaping: Reshaping a photo involves altering the proportions and shapes...

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Creating a Winning Content Strategy for Your Website

June 28, 2023
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  The art of Creating a Winning Content Strategy for your website In the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, having a well-defined content strategy is vital for the success of any website. A strong content strategy not only helps drive organic traffic but also engages and converts visitors into customers. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) marketing ensures that your content reaches the right audience. This article will explore the critical elements of a winning content strategy incorporating effective SEO marketing techniques to maximise your website's visibility and impact. As a Costa Blanca photographer, I rely on my well optimised website to reach my potential customers.   Define Your Target Audience Before creating any content, it's crucial to understand your target audience clearly. Who are they? What are their interests, needs, and pain...

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NFT Photography For Photographers: A Beginner’s Guide

March 29, 2023
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NFT Photography For Photographers: A Beginner's Guide. If you're a photographer looking to break into the world of nfts (non-fungible tokens), you're not alone. The market for nfts has exploded in recent years, and photography has become one of the most popular mediums for creators to showcase their work. As a Costa Blanca based photographer, I am always looking for ways to increase my earnings, and I also want to keep up with the latest digital trends. But what exactly are nfts, and how can photographers get involved in this exciting new space? In this beginner's guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about nft photography, including what it is, how it works, and how you can start selling your own nft photographs on the...

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Costa Blanca Photographer-Creating the Perfect Social Media Image

November 11, 2022
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As I have mentioned, I am not only a costa blanca photographer, I also edit photos. Here are some tips on carving out the perfect social media image. Social media has exploded in popularity in the last few decades, and its impact cannot be understated. It has become a crucial part of how our social relationships operate, which includes friendships and partnerships. Various brands and enterprises have recognized social media's power, so they invest a lot of effort, time, and resources into boosting conversions through it. For example, Tik Tok views will allow businesses and social media accounts to spread the word and gain popularity. Similarly, images play a vital role on social media, especially on platforms like Instagram and Pinterest. There is a lot of competition...

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Costa Blanca Photographer

August 23, 2022
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Being a Costa Blanca photographer has many perks. With constant sunshine and mild temperatures, these are some of the many perks of being based in Spain. I really enjoy being based on the Mediterranean, and spend a lot of my leisure time in the sea. I have taken up Stand Up Paddling (SUP) and have since been involved in producing a video to promote this sport. I produced this short video for  Surfhouse Calpe, they were the ones who introduced me to stand up paddling. It was filmed on a stunning spring day in Calpe on the Costa Blanca. Freesea a stand up paddle company was searching for a Costa Blanca photographer, and found my facebook posts about my SUP adventures. I was commissioned to do a...

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Photographer Spain – shooting luxury yachts

August 16, 2022
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Photographer Spain - shooting luxury yachts. Being a photographer on the Costa Blanca certainly has benefits. I got to photograph a beautiful yacht.   Nordhavn Yachts contacted me to photograph one of their yachts which was going to be put on sale. The yacht belonged to a client and was moored in Spain on the Mediterranean. Nordhavn are based in the UK and decided to search for a photographer based in the Costa Blanca in Spain and found my website. This photography assignment is really quite similar to real estate photography. I had to photograph the exterior on all sides, as well as the lounge, cabins and pilothouse. We agreed to wait for a calm sunny day, to accentuate that Mediterranean vibe that you find on the Costa...

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Planning a photoshoot with Covid 19

August 27, 2021
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Planning a photoshoot with Covid 19. Lifestyle Fitness, a very popular chain of gyms, with branches all over the UK, booked me for a photo shoot. Of course I jumped at this opportunity. The photos were for their updated website, as well as for print and banner advertising. My brief was to photograph models working out in a gym environment. One of my biggest bugbears when looking at advertising with models, is that most photos fake. It is obvious to see that they are posing and not at all natural looking. We discussed my point of view, and we came to an agreement to shoot realistic and natural looking photos. It was essential that it looked like it happened in a real environment. A lot of...

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How to use video to promote your business

January 26, 2021
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website design, Video production

I will talk about how to use video to promote your business. A professional video production can help optimising your website for search engines, and increase sales or bookings. I was contacted by Marnes - a luxury wellness clinic on the Costa Blanca in Spain to create a promotional video to be used on Youtube and on their website. Bookings had been in decline because of the Covid 19 restrictions, and they were looking to use a video production to reach more potential clients. This is not the first time I have been contracted by a company that wants to use video to promote their business. I find this type of video production really rewarding as I need to ensure the video I create is going...

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Saving lost or deleted files on a hard drive

January 15, 2021
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Photography, Video production

Saving lost or deleted files on a hard drive. I will talk about how to recover lost files and how to restore accidentally deleted files from a memory card using Disk Drill. As a photographer and video producer I have numerous hard drives with ongoing projects. At some point a hard drive or memory card will become corrupted or fail. It might have even been accidentally deleted or formatted. This happened to me recently. I had three video production projects, all nearly completed. I also had a photographs to edit and send from a shoot on the Costa Blanca. I was transferring the video projects and photo files from one had drive to another, when my hard drive failed and all my video edits and photography projects...

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Real Estate Photographer Spain

September 1, 2020
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Photographer Spain - as a real estate photographer, I photograph luxury villas for holiday rental companies and property developers. Being a photographer in Spain, interior photography is made so much easier with the regular sunshine we get. Alicante on the Costa Blanca has one of the best yearly sunshine statistics. I recently photographed loft apartment in Alicante, and my client was really happy with the photos.  I was based in the UK as a photographer for 10 years, and to photograph interiors on overcast wintry days was far more complicated. I had to carry at least two lighting setups as well as make sure I had my camera flash with an extra set of batteries ready. [caption id="attachment_4939" align="alignleft" width="800"] The light in the apartment really...

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Photography terms and conditions

July 11, 2020
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Photography terms and conditions are essential to you photographic business. It can save your reputation as a photographer, a lot of money and most importantly a lot of time. I nearly had a bad experience a couple of years ago, when I was contracted to do a studio photo shoot for Dock Of The Bay, a clothing company based in the UK. I was set to photograph their Autumn range of clothing in a studio I had booked in Leeds. There were also 2 models booked for the day and everything was set. Two days before the photo shoot around 4 large boxes of clothing arrived. They were sealed and upon opening the garments were still packaged and most importantly no creases were ironed out. If...

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Photography and Covid 19

June 15, 2020
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It has been incredibly difficult to do any photography and Covid 19 restrictions limiting almost all aspects of taking pictures. One area of photography that is particularly restricted is event photography. My photography colleagues from all over the world have said that they have instantly seen their incomes completely disappear. Fortunately for me I am not only a photographer, I also work as a photo editor and having this as a service I offer has helped me through this financially difficult time. The restrictions have slowly been lifted, but I felt that event photography was a long way away from resuming. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a call from the director of the Adda Simfonica enquiring if I could come and take photographs of a concert...

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Travel photography assignments

June 4, 2020
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Travel photography assignments. It's not every day you get offered your dream job. I was contacted by a bespoke travel agency to become a travel photographer. Anglo Indiago Travels - specialise in tailor made holidays to exotic travel destinations. Their main travel destinations are: India, Sri Lanka, The Maldives, Nepal Madagascar to mention a few. Over the years I have had quite a few travel photography assignments. I have been to Dubai and Morocco as a professional event photographer. I have also travelled the world with a classical orchestra and I am sure my experience, photographing and travelling was what they were looking for when they got in touch. They  were looking to recruit a professional photographer to accompany their guests. My main tasks would be to...

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Photographing wildlife: a lion sanctuary

April 8, 2020
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Photographing wildlife for a conservation project. I have always held the belief that we humans need to conserve our environment before it is too late. When I heard about the plight of GG Conservation, a lion sanctuary in South Africa, I jumped at the possibility to offer my services to this very important sanctuary. They are currently running a crowdfunding campaign, here is a bit about them: Glen Garriff (GG) Conservation is a lion sanctuary for lions in need in South Africa. We provide an environment where our animals can live in safety, be treated with the compassion and respect they deserve, free of abuse and persecution. Thousand’s of Lions are held worldwide in captivity, many in appalling circumstances. According to IFAW in the US alone It’s been estimated...

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Event Photography – photographing Michael Nyman

April 7, 2020
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Event photography at its best. It was a real pleasure to be invited to photograph and create a visual archive of the recording sessions of Symphony # 2 and 5. Composed by the academy award winning Michael Nyman. Photographing the recording process was a real inspiration for me, shooting everything from the sound engineers, to the meetings between the musicians and Michael Nyman. I also had the privilege to be invited to photograph the premiere of his new symphonies.  The World Orchestra conducted by Josep Vicent managed to record these two symphonies in record time. Recently Charles Padley, the record label manger contacted me for permission to use eight of my photographs for the album: Michael Nyman Symphonies. Of course I gave permission and got a...

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YouTube for marketing

April 7, 2020
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Do you know that You Tube is now the second most used search engine in the world after Google? If you don’t have a presence there, then you could be missing out on many more potential customers. Whatever your video marketing strategy is I can help. Whether you want to post a viral video, you want to build an online presence with a YouTube channel or you just want the videos from your website to appear on YouTube, get in touch. Youtube for marketing A classical concert recorded by me performed by The World Orchestra - this is a great example of a viral video. At most a few thousand attended this event. Even though this concert was only recorded with a single static camera, using the...

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Music video production and post production

April 3, 2020
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Video production

Budget multi camera music video production and post production service. I was recently contracted by the ADDA Auditorium (National Auditorium of Alicante Spain) to record a promotional video of a short piece they were performing during rehearsals: Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings. They had recently invested an advertising campaign to coincide with the launch of their new resident orchestra the “ADDA Simfònica” and requested that this be a budget video production. Music Video Production: Adda Simfonica I shot using multiple cameras, and also edited the video. As always the “director’s cut” is slightly different to the final version, so here is my take on the piece. Feel free to contact me for any video production and post production services, remember all budgets considered…...

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Nature Documentary

March 3, 2020
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Video production

Producing a nature documentary for free. I find when working in the media industry, as a photographer, video producer, one always has down time. Here and there a few free days where you can only relax and have so many coffee’s before you start crawling up the walls! What I do is try and get involved with a worthwhile cause. For me living on the Med in Spain, obviously this is going to influence whet I get involved in. I have quite a few water sport enthusiasts as friends and we met one afternoon to talk about how nobody seemed to care about a local marine reserve. I teamed up with a group of environmentalists working on trying to protect the sea life from abuse by tourists...

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Mediterranean Magic: Tie the Knot In Altea on the Costa Blanca, Spain

February 14, 2020
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Mediterranean Magic: Tie the Knot In Altea on the Costa Blanca, Spain. [caption id="attachment_4382" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Altea on the Costa Blanca is a great wedding destination[/caption]   Known for its stunning beaches and long sunny summer days that never seem to come to an end. Altea provides a variety of interesting elements not only for seasonal tourists but also for couples who are planning to tie the knot. Through the years, this historic town the Mediterranean has been blossoming as more and more people are discovering and unfolding the beauty that it offers. If you and your partner are starting to think about a great venue for exchanging your vows, you should consider taking your destination wedding in Altea on the Costa Blanca. You might be thinking, “The name...

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Professional Wedding Photography – All You Need To Know

February 10, 2020
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Professional wedding photography is how people with a lot of money spoil themselves during the happiest time of their life. Platforms like Instagram and Pinterest showcase quality, professional wedding photography. This type of quality photography is becoming more common – even to those who can’t afford the price tag. We see luxury elements getting added to weddings all the time now. Why is Bespoke Professional Wedding Photography Different? Professional wedding photography is all about the style of the photos that are taken to capture the moment and the tools being used to create those powerful shots. There are several different styles, but candid photography seems to be the most popular method right now. Bespoke photography is designed to make the happy couple feel like royalty! This is achieved...

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Aerial Video now an affordable reality

February 3, 2020
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Video production

Until very recently, aerial video production was only available to big budget productions and large companies. The compact quadcopter started a revolution in aerial creativity and remains the top choice for production companies, video and photographic specialists worldwide. You can now have a photographic or video production, which is comparable to the quality commercials seen on prime time television. Video Production; Altea Golf Club This is a promotional video I did for Altea Golf Club my first ever drone video production. Feel free to contact me if you have and aerial video you would like produced....

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Shark Documentary

January 3, 2020
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Video production

My documentary: "Shark Central" is a shark documentary, which I wrote, directed and produced without any funding or support. The documentary is about the sudden surge in Great White Shark attacks in False Bay, South Africa that started around 2003. The documentary focuses on the Great White Shark, the local community and the impact these attacks have had on their livelihood (the ocean), and more importantly the consequences to this already threatened species. As you know: the Great White Shark is under threat of extinction through hunting, depletion of its food stocks and as a consequence of the rise in attacks, the unnecessary hunting and culling (which is taking place at this moment in Australia) of this magnificent species. Shark Central Promo by chris ganser  I have completed the...

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