Hey people, hope you're all well!
So I promised to keep this going... either my health has taken a hit and I can't manage it, otherwise, it's due to editing and sorting so many photos out - that I then forget to update this after doing them!
Either way, my apologies.
I attended Goodwood 75th Members Meeting on Saturday. That was so cool! Such impressive and historical motors. I attended the event with Automeisje aka Yvette. It was our first meeting and it was so cool to meet a fellow female petrolhead.
What else has happened car wise? Hmm... Been to Dubai a few times. The cars there are just something else. The events are amazing too (I'll do a separate post on that)
I'm now just getting impatient for the good weather and ability to attend more shows, events and shoots!
That's my quick update and apologies for neglecting my page.
As I said, hope everyone is good - any suggestions for the blog etc. let me know!
Skully x
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Sunday, 19 March 2017
Saturday, 27 August 2016
It's not all doom and gloom
So my Facebook reminded me today that on this date in 2009, I failed the majority of my GCSE's. Great, thanks Facebook.
The thing is I'm not even ashamed to say that now. At the time of picking up my results, I felt mortified, I bawled my eyes out and hobbled out of the hall on my crutches with my incredibly unsupportive Head Teacher and Head of Year trying to say "it's fine" like... thanks! That's what I want to hear right now.
I didn't fail my exams due to lack of trying or anything, this part of my life is where it gets hectic and confusing. I shall try and keep it brief and understandable.
I fell ill at the end of 2008, with at the time, suspected M.E (which it turned out to be) But as my doctor was a skeptic I had to continue with life as normal battling the painful and annoying symptoms daily.
It got to a point in 2009 where I had to leave school due to deteriorating health, I was promised they would send me work, well, what a train wreck that was!!! Four months leading up to my exams, I had missed of school. With ZERO pieces of work being sent home for me!
Anyway, leading up to my exams, the school requested doctors letters for the exam boards which we provided.
Exam time came, I was on lots of painkillers, I had my pyjamas on underneath my school uniform and was in an exam hall full of people! Not the extra help I was promised at all, with a room where I had extra time and could lie down as and when needed etc. away from everybody else. Turns out the school hadn't sent the doctors letters off. Brilliant.
Not only was I suffering with my new illness, my Dad had just had a serious leg operation, my sister was incredibly ill with various illnesses, my parents were divorcing, my Nan was diagnosed with Dementia, I had to leave my part time job and I'd stopped playing football which was my FAVOURITE thing in the world... My life was a mess, to then be thrown into my exams!
I survived them though. Just.
Results day came round, I hobbled in on my crutches with the lovely judgemental schoolmates I had staring at me. Opening that envelope I didn't hold much hope.
(See the photo attached for the results - although it was 3 C's & 2D's and excuse the POOR english typing)
In hindsight though... Passing 3 exams was impressive considering how much school I had missed, how doped up I was on painkillers, how ill I was and how much was going on at home.
Now I know my situation isn't "normal" but the point of this post is, everyone has various experiences with exam results.
I know people who did extremely well in their GCSE's and went on to college and uni, but now work in a supermarket!
I know some people who didn't do too well, but they have a good paying job, some in accounting and jobs like that. It all varies!
I didn't go on to further education, as I became bedbound shortly after my exams.
But I look back and think, had I known that from those awful results I'd of been shooting some of the worlds best cars, visiting factories such as Koenigsegg, experiencing shows in the States and the UK and driving cars worth more than my life!!!! I wouldn't of cried, I'd actually say "that's fine by me."
A lot of the positives have weirdly been down to social media and the people I've been incredibly lucky to meet. From Zalasin & ItsWhiteNoise to the guys at Oakley Design, and everyone in between.
If you failed your exams, don't worry! You'll figure something out!
Just follow your hearts passion and enjoy it!
I know photography isn't my career or even anywhere near it, but one day I'd like to hope it could be. I'm also incredibly lucky to have such an amazing Dad to support me! Again, my situation isn't "normal" but we make it work.
Take it easy
Skully x
The thing is I'm not even ashamed to say that now. At the time of picking up my results, I felt mortified, I bawled my eyes out and hobbled out of the hall on my crutches with my incredibly unsupportive Head Teacher and Head of Year trying to say "it's fine" like... thanks! That's what I want to hear right now.
I didn't fail my exams due to lack of trying or anything, this part of my life is where it gets hectic and confusing. I shall try and keep it brief and understandable.
I fell ill at the end of 2008, with at the time, suspected M.E (which it turned out to be) But as my doctor was a skeptic I had to continue with life as normal battling the painful and annoying symptoms daily.
It got to a point in 2009 where I had to leave school due to deteriorating health, I was promised they would send me work, well, what a train wreck that was!!! Four months leading up to my exams, I had missed of school. With ZERO pieces of work being sent home for me!
Anyway, leading up to my exams, the school requested doctors letters for the exam boards which we provided.
Not only was I suffering with my new illness, my Dad had just had a serious leg operation, my sister was incredibly ill with various illnesses, my parents were divorcing, my Nan was diagnosed with Dementia, I had to leave my part time job and I'd stopped playing football which was my FAVOURITE thing in the world... My life was a mess, to then be thrown into my exams!
I survived them though. Just.
Results day came round, I hobbled in on my crutches with the lovely judgemental schoolmates I had staring at me. Opening that envelope I didn't hold much hope.
(See the photo attached for the results - although it was 3 C's & 2D's and excuse the POOR english typing)
In hindsight though... Passing 3 exams was impressive considering how much school I had missed, how doped up I was on painkillers, how ill I was and how much was going on at home.
Now I know my situation isn't "normal" but the point of this post is, everyone has various experiences with exam results.
I know people who did extremely well in their GCSE's and went on to college and uni, but now work in a supermarket!
I know some people who didn't do too well, but they have a good paying job, some in accounting and jobs like that. It all varies!
I didn't go on to further education, as I became bedbound shortly after my exams.
But I look back and think, had I known that from those awful results I'd of been shooting some of the worlds best cars, visiting factories such as Koenigsegg, experiencing shows in the States and the UK and driving cars worth more than my life!!!! I wouldn't of cried, I'd actually say "that's fine by me."
A lot of the positives have weirdly been down to social media and the people I've been incredibly lucky to meet. From Zalasin & ItsWhiteNoise to the guys at Oakley Design, and everyone in between.
If you failed your exams, don't worry! You'll figure something out!
Just follow your hearts passion and enjoy it!
I know photography isn't my career or even anywhere near it, but one day I'd like to hope it could be. I'm also incredibly lucky to have such an amazing Dad to support me! Again, my situation isn't "normal" but we make it work.
Take it easy
Skully x
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
The Supercar Event - In Aid of The Children's Trust Charity
I attended this event last year and it was brilliant. Cars & sunshine. Perfect.
BUT... With a wider variety of cars to watch on track, the sound of the sirens from the Surrey Police & Fire Service display stands, to the stunning display of Lamborghini's from Lamborghini Club UK, and the echo of Sporting Bears blasting around the outskirts of the track & nearby roads... This year, The Supercar Event had upped their game!
It was split over a 2 day weekend but I must say, Sunday was brilliant. The number of cars was incredible along with the superb weather (unlike Saturday with it's wash out!)
Joe Macari provided their LaFerrari for the start of the day on Saturday, working through plenty of petrol but providing plenty of smiles.
The variety of Lamborghini's that appeared on the LCUK stand over the 2 days was brilliant. From a Banana Yellow Diablo SV all the way through to the latest Lambo, the Huracan. They displayed some real beauties!
I unfortunately got no images of the Sporting Bears cars (apart from a beautiful Orange Performante) as those guys just don't stop!!! They were just producing ride after ride for people. Incredible guys!
There was plenty of stalls for people to enjoy too, but I think everyone was focused on the cars!
Here's a few images and a link to the full album -
TSE Saturday - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157652606003833
TSE Sunday - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157652679223713
Skully x
BUT... With a wider variety of cars to watch on track, the sound of the sirens from the Surrey Police & Fire Service display stands, to the stunning display of Lamborghini's from Lamborghini Club UK, and the echo of Sporting Bears blasting around the outskirts of the track & nearby roads... This year, The Supercar Event had upped their game!
It was split over a 2 day weekend but I must say, Sunday was brilliant. The number of cars was incredible along with the superb weather (unlike Saturday with it's wash out!)
Joe Macari provided their LaFerrari for the start of the day on Saturday, working through plenty of petrol but providing plenty of smiles.
The variety of Lamborghini's that appeared on the LCUK stand over the 2 days was brilliant. From a Banana Yellow Diablo SV all the way through to the latest Lambo, the Huracan. They displayed some real beauties!
I unfortunately got no images of the Sporting Bears cars (apart from a beautiful Orange Performante) as those guys just don't stop!!! They were just producing ride after ride for people. Incredible guys!
There was plenty of stalls for people to enjoy too, but I think everyone was focused on the cars!
Here's a few images and a link to the full album -
TSE Saturday - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157652606003833
TSE Sunday - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157652679223713
Skully x
Friday, 6 February 2015
Battalion30five GTR London Meet
Hey!!
I'm going to do a post about the time I was surrounded by around 30 odd GTR's! Sounds horrific, right? ;)
I had a message from a guy called Max a while ago asking if I wanted to shoot a few GTR's, this sounded awesome, as I have a real soft spot for these Japanese masterpieces. Max was from a well known GTR owners club, Battalion30five.
We had had some plans about doing a shoot for a while, yet it just never seemed to go to plan unfortunately.
Anyway... I had a phone call asking if I fancied doing a shoot with some GTR's. Well I had a shoot during the day, but like hell was I going to miss this opportunity again!!
The plan was to use some areas around Canary Wharf, then head off on a cruise via the City and out on a little run to some tunnels.
I arrived around 5 minutes early, prepped my gear and waited. I didn't know how many to expect as numbers for meets can drop or increase considerably.
A couple of stunning R35's appeared. As I was snapping these beasts, a whole queue of GTR's showed up in sweet symphony with their howling modified exhausts!!
As everyone gathered it was obvious this meeting place was no way near capable of holding everyone. We were lucky enough to be able to head upstairs to a car park, this provided a fab location for some shots!
As time ran out on using the car park, it was time to head into the city! Now this was absolutely insane to see!! I had a friend in my car filming all the antics so I was sandwiched as a sort of "R35 Support/Media Vehicle" in amongst all these modified beauties!
There were crowds of people gathering on the bridges above Embankment having a look, people in their cars, passers by... it was insane!
We reached a location I'd ALWAYS wanted to use, but it's a tough one to use due to police restrictions and safety... Pall Mall!
For all the images see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157649964838720/
I didn't follow this lovely lot through the tunnels to their final destination as I'd of shown them all up... and when I say that, I mean I'd of never kept up ;)
I want to say thank you so much to the fab members for being so kind and for allowing me to take photos of their pride and joys! It was a great evening and such an amazing site to see!
Thank you Battalion30five.
Skully x
I'm going to do a post about the time I was surrounded by around 30 odd GTR's! Sounds horrific, right? ;)
I had a message from a guy called Max a while ago asking if I wanted to shoot a few GTR's, this sounded awesome, as I have a real soft spot for these Japanese masterpieces. Max was from a well known GTR owners club, Battalion30five.
We had had some plans about doing a shoot for a while, yet it just never seemed to go to plan unfortunately.
Anyway... I had a phone call asking if I fancied doing a shoot with some GTR's. Well I had a shoot during the day, but like hell was I going to miss this opportunity again!!
The plan was to use some areas around Canary Wharf, then head off on a cruise via the City and out on a little run to some tunnels.
I arrived around 5 minutes early, prepped my gear and waited. I didn't know how many to expect as numbers for meets can drop or increase considerably.
A couple of stunning R35's appeared. As I was snapping these beasts, a whole queue of GTR's showed up in sweet symphony with their howling modified exhausts!!
As everyone gathered it was obvious this meeting place was no way near capable of holding everyone. We were lucky enough to be able to head upstairs to a car park, this provided a fab location for some shots!
As time ran out on using the car park, it was time to head into the city! Now this was absolutely insane to see!! I had a friend in my car filming all the antics so I was sandwiched as a sort of "R35 Support/Media Vehicle" in amongst all these modified beauties!
There were crowds of people gathering on the bridges above Embankment having a look, people in their cars, passers by... it was insane!
We reached a location I'd ALWAYS wanted to use, but it's a tough one to use due to police restrictions and safety... Pall Mall!
For all the images see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157649964838720/
I didn't follow this lovely lot through the tunnels to their final destination as I'd of shown them all up... and when I say that, I mean I'd of never kept up ;)
I want to say thank you so much to the fab members for being so kind and for allowing me to take photos of their pride and joys! It was a great evening and such an amazing site to see!
Thank you Battalion30five.
Skully x
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Oakley Design Lamborghini Huracan LP680-4
I've been very lucky in being allowed to see
this car up close numerous times and being able to shoot it too, so figured I'd post some pics and info about it.
The guys at Oakley Design do fantastic work in modifying supercars cosmetically as well as enhancing the cars performance. I think the most well known type of car they modify has to be the Lamborghini Aventador. So it came as no surprise to find Oakley Design were taking on modifying the Lamborghini Huracan.
Here's when they took the freshly delivered Lambo to JF Automotive to do a dyno run.
The guys at Oakley Design do fantastic work in modifying supercars cosmetically as well as enhancing the cars performance. I think the most well known type of car they modify has to be the Lamborghini Aventador. So it came as no surprise to find Oakley Design were taking on modifying the Lamborghini Huracan.
Here's when they took the freshly delivered Lambo to JF Automotive to do a dyno run.
This was done so they could see what they were working with, before cracking on with modifying under the bonnet!
As the weeks passed I was sent progress pics to upload to instagram which got people interested in how the finished product would look, especially as more companies were starting to release their images/renderings of the Huracan.
These centre locks look AMAZING when they're fitted on to the ADV.1 wheels used.
Well here's how the car has ended up looking, shot whilst on a wind tunnel testing trip to Mira!
Not only does this car now look stunning! The performance has improved considerably...
BHP - 688
TORQUE - 683
0 - 60 - 2.5sec
TOP SPEED - 215mph
WEIGH REDUCTION - 107kg
AERO DOWNFORCE +24% @ 150mph
It sounds beautiful too due to the full Titanium Oakley Exhaust.
I've genuinely fallen in love with this car! I'm now awaiting a Euromillions win so I can purchase one ;)
Skully x
Autosport 2015
Hey!
Well, I attended Autosport 2015 at the NEC with some friends of mine. A plastidipper and 2 videographers/photographers.
I'm not going to lie, I was a tad underwhelmed at the size of the event... having said that, I did attend SEMA last year so... makes sense that that would seem tiny in comparison anyway!
As we walked through the main doors we were greeted by my friends at Oakley Design's latest project, their Lamborghini Huracan alongside a British GT championship Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3.
There were some great cars on display, ranging from classics to hypercars. These included a BMW 2002, Ferrari F40, Audi Quattro, Colin Mcrae's old 555 livery Subaru Impreza WRC car, Petter Solberg's Citroen DS3 through to Blancpain Audi R8's, Lamborghini Huracan's, GT3 Bentley Continental, Ken Block's Ford Fiesta up to a Ferrari LaFerrari.
So the variety of cars was good, just the event wasn't big enough.
Anyway here's some images,
Skully x
Well, I attended Autosport 2015 at the NEC with some friends of mine. A plastidipper and 2 videographers/photographers.
I'm not going to lie, I was a tad underwhelmed at the size of the event... having said that, I did attend SEMA last year so... makes sense that that would seem tiny in comparison anyway!
As we walked through the main doors we were greeted by my friends at Oakley Design's latest project, their Lamborghini Huracan alongside a British GT championship Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3.
There were some great cars on display, ranging from classics to hypercars. These included a BMW 2002, Ferrari F40, Audi Quattro, Colin Mcrae's old 555 livery Subaru Impreza WRC car, Petter Solberg's Citroen DS3 through to Blancpain Audi R8's, Lamborghini Huracan's, GT3 Bentley Continental, Ken Block's Ford Fiesta up to a Ferrari LaFerrari.
So the variety of cars was good, just the event wasn't big enough.
Anyway here's some images,
Skully x
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