I recently photographed the incredible Golf Fang in Sheffield, and what a venue it is! It's a simply enormous space (25,000sq ft!) just round the corner from Sheffield United football stadium. Filled to the brim with an 18 hole immersive crazy golf course, bar and seating area. Every available space of wall and ceiling is covered in incredible graffiti from a variety of artists. Each
"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 really
Welcome to the next installment of our 'How To:' range of tutorials. This post is about all things food photography. Whether you're a budding chef showing creations off to the world or an avid insta-foodie wanting to take your posts to the next level, this guide can help your photographs stand out from the crowd. With everyone stuck indoors, now is the perfect time to
Welcome to the first of our brand new 'How To:' range of photography skills posts. Over the coming we will be bringing you a range of photography skills posts in different areas like food and landscapes. First of all we will be looking at pet photography. Examining how to ensure you get the best portraits of our four legged friends! Phone Camera or DSLR? Obviously,
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 in Leeds, 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 as I knew that not only would the food be incredible (and I would definitely enjoy having a
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
So recently I worked with one of my commercial clients Victoria Gate Casino, on their new spring food menu. Thankfully it's gone live in the last few days so I'm now able to share with you some of their new creations! It's always a pleasure doing food photography here as their food and beverage crew are super creative and also really easy to work with
Slingsby Gin & The Botonist 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