"Initially this was a blog post from a Q&A on my social media pages about how the business has managed throughout the Covid pandemic. However it seemed a good opportunity to talk in a bit more depth about Oliver Dixon Photography. The journey of not just a Wedding Photographer through Covid 19 but also about the personal side of running a business. It's a long read
Recently, I became the preferred photography supplier for The Hawkhills, a stunning early 18th Century estate set in 240 acres of spectacular landscaped grounds. I actually found out about the Hawkhills when looking for venues for my own wedding. We fell in love with the venue the minute we arrived. It was the perfect space for us and the staff were friendly, conscientious and
It looks as though we're all stuck inside now for the foreseeable future thanks to the coronavirus. Therefore, why not take this new-found time to learn a new photography skill or hone a talent? Have you ever wanted to learn how to take your photography skills to the next level? Now's your chance! Over the next few weeks we will be bringing you lots of
I recently did some food photography of a special steak experience menu for Blackhouse, for a fantastic online magazine and review site - Leeds List. As one of the premium steak restaurants in the city of Leeds, I couldn't wait to come and shoot their menu. I knew that not only would the food be incredible (and I would definitely enjoy having a taste!)
Food Photography is one of my absolute favourite genres to shoot as I'm incredibly passionate about food itself and great food is not just a pleasure to eat but can be a joy to photograph. I recently shot a new tasting menu for Crafthouse, in Leeds, for a fantastic online magazine and review site - Leeds List. Its a fabulous set of dishes, designed by
There are some projects that as a photographer I always enjoy booking and as commercial work goes, cocktail photography is definitely one of them. It can be a chance to be really creative. An opportunity for the photographer to show as much flair and ingenuity as the bartenders who create the drinks in the first place. That being said, there's lots to consider: Firstly,
Food photography. This is one of my absolute favourite genres to shoot. As somebody who is highly motivated by great food, when I’m asked to photograph cuisine I feel compelled to make every meal look as tantalising as it tastes. It’s as though I owe it to the dishes to give such mouth-watering meals the appreciation that they deserve. It’s obviously also a given that
So earlier in the week, Jones Bar Group officially opened another of their incredibly successful Roxy Ballroom venues, this time on Deansgate in the centre of Manchester (find their website here for a full list of their venues). As their resident commercial photographer, they asked me to come down on the day of their VIP Launch event, in order to photograph the venue, their delicious new