I have been working down the beautiful Parkstone Bay Marina in Poole, Dorset for several years with my Photography and Social Media clients Dromeas Yachts UK . South Deep is situated on the Marina’s edge and it was a pleasure to spend the bank holiday weekend photographing fresh portfolio of lifestyle content during the members summer launch night for Jimmy and the team at South Deep.
Bank Holiday Photography Commission spent at South Deep
'Tender' An experimental series with Candace Campbell
The strange hue and dull sun was due to rise. The atmospheric mixture of sand and dust was blown from the Sahara Desert forming hazy skies that impeded the suns rays. Found along the South West coast path, Eype Beach, Dorset, offers a peaceful seclusion where the single fisherman rises from his tent at dawn. Little fishing boats up turned on the bay and the sense of untouched land was apparent. Hidden away from more popular beaches along the Jurassic Coastline, Eype had a sense of mystery. The mystery was timeless. Everything seemed untouched by humans apart from the faded life-ring and rickety banisters. Even the car park sign was handwritten on a cardboard sign cable tied to a stump in the ground.
In these particular photos I wanted to create a contrast, a connection between human interaction and a tranquil untouched bay. A sense of discovery and timelessness. This series is called ‘Tender’.
Model: Candace Campbell
The Dorset Potting Shed
Based in Dorchester, I drive through Poundbury most days and I have always been intrigued by the shed adjoining The Garden Group. Not just because of the inviting call to action hung outside the door but simply because the thriving lunch time rush that goes through the doors every day. My aim was to photograph the rustic colours and atmosphere which I had always imagined this Dorset café had behind the doors and it did not disappoint. Bowls of beautiful local produce from Olive Et Al and fresh bread and focaccia (handmade, proved and baked from a lovely old Sourdough Starter) to some seriously super salads, cakes, sandwiches, tarts and traybakes all with a particular Mediterranean twist. A rack full of 100% Organic & Vegan Wines as well as stonking spirits were also covering the walls. The colours were exactly as I imagined and I can’t wait to go back and shoot some more. A lovely way to start the morning!
Opening the doors to a fresh new look at South Deep Cafe, Dorset
Last night I spent to evening at the relaunch of South Deep Cafe at Parkstone Bay Marina. I’m a regular visitor to the marina as this is where I work weekly so it was a pleasure to be invited to the opening and seeing the new look! Congrats Jimmy!
