Tag: Lifestyle
Gritty, Urban Branding Photography on the Streets of Leeds
I had a great time recently shooting a range of gritty, urban branding photography against the graffiti on the streets of Leeds.
Editorial Photography for The Migraine Trust
I was commissioned by The Migraine Trust to shoot editorial photography for an upcoming case study concentrating on the impact of migraine in young people.
The Legacy of Photography – Creating Work with Purpose
As a photographer I’m always striving to create meaningful work with purpose. But how do you measure meaning? What constitutes purpose? How do you define the legacy of photography?
A fantastic thing happened to me recently while I was shooting a campaign that really got me thinking about the meaning and purpose of the photography I produce. What will my legacy of photography look like?
Shadow & Light Monthly #44
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we take a five decade journey through Hip Hop and visit Oregan’s only locked psychiatric facility for women. We look at 50 photographs that reshaped sport and see one couple’s amazing discovery in an abandoned storage unit.
Shadow & Light Monthly #43
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we look at lost images of New Jersey by the legendary Henri Cartier-Bresson and take a look at how a modern lens is manufactured. We see a beautiful series documenting motherhood and female identity and finally take a look at a unique camera with an e-paper display.
Campaign Photography for Leeds Hospitals Charity
I recently had the pleasure of working with Leeds Hospitals Charity, shooting campaign photography promoting the message of hope.
I was asked to shoot photography supporting their legacy giving campaign. This specific campaign focussed on the theme ‘Keeping hope alive’ and aimed to encourage people to leave a gift to the charity in their will to support their ongoing work.
Shadow & Light Monthly #42
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this edition we take a close up view of the life that lives inside a drop of seawater and learn about the intimate music photography of Denis O’Regan. We get a rare glimpse into the secretive world of Sumo and look inside a 150-year-old camera.
How to Get Natural Results with Flash when Shooting Environmental Portraits on Location
A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting poet Lydia to shoot some environmental portraits to support her personal brand.
Shadow & Light Monthly #41
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this, the last edition of 2022, we take a journey with French fishermen and the incredible ‘Grandma divers’ of Korea. We look at a beautiful portrait series of young people living in post-Brexit UK and we look at life in New York as captured on film.
Shadow & Light Monthly #40
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this month’s edition we look at the stunning beauty of Greenland and find out how one war photographer turned his lens on his family. We see a stunning historical series capturing the North of England and look at what might be the most pointless thing I’ve ever seen.
About me
I'm Simon Wiffen, an award-winning photographer, husband, dog owner, record collector and dad of three.
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