I promised I would keep this up to date...

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

Private shoots... why so awkward?!

So we're a couple of weeks into 2017 already, and I've managed to already attend a car show BUT... I'm missing taking photos so much!!!
There's just something about private shoots, that is so fun. Not even doing it just to show off for social media - just to meet new people, learn more about people's pride & joy and to hopefully create images they enjoy!

Now here's the political issue of it.

I have some lovely people who ask me to take photos for their companies, or for personal use and they pay for my time, travel and efforts.
I mean I'm no professional and I sincerely appreciate when someone wants to pay for my work. 

But it's something that's so awkward!!!
I've had people approach me just expecting my photos (my time) to be free! 

It often goes -

"so wanna do some photos of my car?"
"Sure, what you thinking?"
"Well somewhere near mine, do a few pics"
"Sure! I'll do mates rates too!"
*lots of laughter*
Erm.... You're expecting me to bring my expensive equipment to you, upon your request, and to spend my fuel, time and efforts to come do this for you.... for free.
Really?

I use my expensive camera and lenses (they don't buy themselves unfortunately.) The expensive camera body. The fuel for travel. My time. My effort. The editing time. 

People will say, don't buy such expensive cameras and lenses, but I wanted to upgrade! I just need to maintain it and expand the lens collection. The money would go right back into what it paid for, to keep it moving! Bigger better equipment!

If I say, can I shoot your car - I understand, I asked... therefore I can't charge for my time, upon me asking. Same at a public event! Not right for me to charge for that.

But it's just so awkward!

Then you have people offering everything for free and people choose that option! You kind of lose hope with most people and wait until someone who appreciates your time and work, asks.

But it's just such a touchy subject. When it doesn't need to be.

Anyway, just a random thought as I haven't posted in a couple weeks.
I will definitely try and keep this updated this year!

Take care
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