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I have recently been working with Director Max Lindsay of the Nuffield Theatre – The brief was to create a set of promotional posters using the actors from the Nuffield Theatre. As this job was being printed digitally it mean we could produce a set of posters with a different image on each. We opted to tell the story using the key characters shot simply against a black seamless scoop (well a wallpapered wall shot at 125th Sec really). We then composed the shot in post production. We broke down the performance into key areas and small clusters of actors – highlighting in imagery the unravelling story of Cymbeline.

Massive thanks to the “Youth”- those dedicated actors working hard on this amazing production.

Here’s a little more about the show….

The Nuffield Youth Theatre Company – William Shakespeare’s CYMBELINE Directed by Max Lindsay

The Nuffield Youth Theatre Company breathes new life into a forgotten classic by William Shakespeare, to celebrate his 400th birthday! Cymbeline, King of Britain, has a lot on his mind. His daughter has married against his wishes so he banishes her new husband, Posthumus, from his court. His second wife is simply wicked – and along with her son, Cloten, is plotting to get rid of him. And his two sons, who he thought were kidnapped at birth, are still alive. Oh, and the Romans are coming… This dark, magical fairy tale mixes all the elements of a classic Shakespearean epic to create a story of misunderstandings, intimacies, betrayals and battles.

 

7 – 9 June 2012 Thurs/Fri 7.30 Saturday 2.30pm and 7.30 Tickets: £10 (£8 concessions) 023 8067 1771 www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/events/443273565683824/

We begin the day by dragging month’s worth of intricate embroidery work through the puddles, mud and dirt as we stand by a watch with horror.

I’m on location at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire to shoot a short film for Amber Brabant, a graduate from the London College of Fashion.

We film the first sequence beside an historic bridge in the school grounds – catching the eye of the occasional dog walker, the lead character Rochester drags his sword along the ground beside his mud splattered boots. Not something they see every day I suspect.

Working in the school’s theatre, the team sets up the next scene. Once we had tested the lighting – plus candles – we set about shooting the next part of the film . I also shot stills, of course, creating some nice publicity shots for the film and Amber’s creations.

I also took a few “behind the scenes” shots to show the massive amount of work that had gone into the production.

Next it was back to the office to edit the film, with the help of my wonderful wife Claire.

For more see www.AmberBrabant.co.uk

Special thanks.

The Cast – Liberty Cook – as Behn
Harriet Easdale – as Barry
Rory Brabant – as Rochester

Special thanks –

Supported by – Nick Bayley & Dr. Wallersteiner

Location – Stowe School

Special Effects – Imogen Brabant

Catering / Runner – Kim Brabant

Film by www.RichardBudd.co.uk © 2012

 

 

I had a great day shooting the food from Chef Russell Brown – but this time i didn’t get a look in. Our normal rules of conduct when shooting food photography include the “2 fork principle”, once the food is shot we (Chef Russell Brown) and I dive in and sample the fine delights.

As I shot the head-to-head cook off between Chef Russell and Chef Matt Follas I was imagining enjoying a hearty lunch. But no, the audience gave a round of applause… and dived in!

Before I could even fit the lens cap back into place, it was gone. But what a great event – well done to Micheal Caines and the team. See you all next time at the Exeter Food Festival.

Thanks also to Origin Coffee. Zing!

 

Spent the first hour talking aperture / shutter speed and ISO over an espresso con panna with cream – i do love my job. Then into the field with the guys to shoot some location shots. We spend a little time talking about the camera settings, then onto the smoke, lights and coloured gels. Ami and Louise pitch up to help out and we shoot a couple of backlit gelled smoky shots of Louise, then some location portraits under the ivy covered trees.

I had a great time out shooting. Massive thanks to Ami and Louise for modelling and I must not forget to thank Jamie for his smoking skills.

For more information and to book on the next workshop (Sunday 22^nd April 2012) go to http://www.richardbudd.co.uk/workshops.shtml Or email Richard@RichardBudd.co.uk

 

 

Funny how similar it is to working with human models.

Each donkey walks up with varying degrees of willingness – a little like a wedding shoot really!! As well as the portraits, I take some atmospheric shots to show where the animals relax on their days off.

I’m very pleased with the results. Thanks to Bethany and Danni for their assistance. And of course special thanks to the models….Jasmine, Dolly, Stumpy, Pixie, Bee, Sparky, Sooty, Dainty, Jenny and Sweet Pea. See www.beach-donkeys.co.uk for more.

Working with Dan (Blackacre Farm Eggs) and Russell (Chef Russell Brown) on some promotional stills and a short film – hope you enjoy them.

More at http://www.blackacrefarmeggs.com and http://www.chefrussellbrown.co.uk

Somerset based free-range egg producer, Blackacre Farm, has teamed up with Dorset’s only Michelin Starred Chef, Russell Brown. Based at Sienna in Dorchester, which is the smallest Starred restaurant in the Michelin Guide, Russell has endorsed Blackacre Farm and will be working closely with the team during 2012 to help raise the profile of its award-winning free-range eggs.

“We are absolutely delighted to be working with Russell and are incredibly proud that he has chosen Blackacre,” said Dan Wood from Blackacre Farm. “Over the next 12 months Russell will be spending time with us on the farm and will be creating a range of recipes using our free-range eggs to help show off their incredible versatility. These will be available on our website and will also be demonstrated by Russell at selected food shows and events throughout the year,” continued Dan.

Blackacre Farm has been run by the Wood family for over 30 years and has long been known for its consistently delicious eggs, which were the first to be awarded a Gold One Star in the internationally acclaimed Great Taste Awards.

Chef Russell Brown commented: “In essence my cooking is very straightforward, therefore I rely heavily on my choice of ingredients. Blackacre eggs are high quality, consistent, fresh and 100% free-range with the added bonus of being produced in the South West. This is exactly the type of product that meets all my requirements.”

Russell’s recipes will be found on Blackacre Farm’s newly revamped website, at www.blackacrefarmeggs.com. Dan Wood from Blackacre and Russell Brown will also be producing some filmed recipes and will be working together to promote news of the partnership, shows attended and new recipe launches online through twitter and facebook.

I’ve photographed quite a lot of weddings but this was a first – a bride in water. OK so it wasn’t her wedding day and Charlotte kindly spent most of it in cold water (thank you Charlotte) but it certainly produced some lovely results.

I love sailing – I spent many wednesday afternoons (sports day) in Weymouth harbour as a youngster wondering why my mates were playing football instead. I’ve since forgotten the cold damp bus trips home of course.

The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy called to ask me to help with publicity for their upcoming wedding fayre. So along with hair and makeup artist www.SianStone.co.uk I set off for the Academy where they built a temporary pool for me – I’m not sure if they thought I was mad to ask but they did a great job and a massive thanks to the staff behind the scenes.

Many thanks to Oxfam Bridal (Poole, Dorset) for a fantastic dress, and above all Claudia for letting us get involved.

The Bridal Fayre is on the Monday 9th April 2012 – so put this in your diary and see you there, as Richard Budd Wedding Photography will also be exhibiting there on the day. Don’t forget to come and say hello at our stand.  For more information go to http://www.wpnsa.org.uk/functions-and-seminars/weddings-functions/

On a mild evening in November I set to work shooting stills of magician Paul Hyland during his show at Bridport Arts Centre – and what a show, I’m gobsmacked!

As a photographer I spend all my time using my eyes to prove things are happening . It’s quite confusing photographing a magician at work! Cards are doing strange things, a cord cuts through metal…concentrating on the shots I start to feel like I’m going a bit mad. (I heard that!)

The show also includes poetry and it’s really very surprising and entertaining. It’s really worth catching Paul when you can. Check out his website http://www.magician.org/member/paulhyland 

Here is a selection of images from the shoot, Paul was pleased, his comments are below….

“It’s a creative pleasure to work with Richard Budd. He puts me at my ease, enables me to relax and feel natural in front of the camera. He never imposes things on me, but comes up with visual ideas I haven’t thought of, creating shots of real quality that convey the spirit of my magical performance.” Paul Hyland, author and magician.
http://www.magician.org/member/paulhyland

It was great to spend some time with BBC Inside Out’s Jon Cuthill discussing his photographic needs and working on a set of images for his personal website.

Like most things when I shoot portraits like this I have my own favourites but I like to produce a set of different images to give the client a choice. I don’t tell them which ones I like best! I have to say Jon’s experience in front of the TV cameras was a big advantage, he confidently nailed it with this set of stills. He’s great fun and a joy to work with.  Find out more about Jon Cuthill here  - http://www.joncuthill.com