MikeW1

I came to Birmingham during the 1980s when I started work. I was already a keen photographer, having bought my first camera in my early teens.

I have always enjoyed photographing people and I take every opportunity to photograph people in interesting situations. I usually get my best images when my model is relaxed and is enjoying the shoot, and my style is often described as “collaborative”. Over time I have worked with many people, both men and women of various ages, and my favourite images have always been taken with people who were as keen as me to make some great shots.Whatever you list in your stats and sizes, that's great by me, and I tend to prefer a natural look.

Over many years I have shot models who have no experience and models who have plenty. I enjoy working with either. I like to emphasise strong shapes in my images, and I’m finding it best when I combine my model with an interesting backdrop. My aim is always to make the people in my images look good. 

I was introduced to studio photography shortly after coming to Birmingham. This was a new experience for me and one that I enjoy. I started to learn how to work with my model, and I began to think about the image I wanted to create, rather than watching a scene develop and catching the next decisive moment as it happened.

I have tagged both my model and the studio whenever possible, but some do not have an account on Purpleport. 

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