I like your blog post here. It’s full of interesting resources for aspiring photographers. Well done and thank you for your kind words. Regards, Damien.

Regards
Ian

I am still working on a photo website and will be seeking advice from Damien and his team on this in the future via their photography business training.

In the meantime, please either click on my name above or contact me on info@rossahillyhouse.com .

We’re in danger of forming the Lovegrove Appreciation Society on this blog otherwise

I look forward to hearing from you.

The interesting thing is that as a photographer, of all I have worked with your words have impacted more than any other. I met you once, when you said ‘if you like a picture it works, simple as that’.

In a heart beat my whole perspective of how I should see my images changed and I thank-you for that. However, photography like the FA is governed by old rules and people are afraid of change it seems.

Wise words as ever. As for the evolve thing, spot on. I have gone from shooting Premiership football and Rugby to Lovegrove inspired images and that itself is something I am more than happy to admit to….and I am enjoying the journey and your advice along the way.

http://petetileytitanimages.blogspot.com/2009/05/modern-light-is-lovely.html

Kind regards,

Pete.

This is a great question and deserves a blog post of it’s own but for now I’ll try to summarise my thoughts.

Do you like the music of Lilly Allen? Do you find it refreshingly open and magical or do you think it is twaddle and ‘affected’?

Do you like Marmite?

The best, and occasionally the worst things in life attract fans and foes alike. Should the makers of Marmite defend their product? Of course not, It’s fantastic, and I’ll do it for them.

Should I defend my picture style? No of course not, I’ll let you, and a few others do that for me.

Don’t limit your horizons with the occasionally narrow visions of a few photographers that you might know. Strive to satisfy your own soul within and stay true to your evolving picture style. Equally, respect their hero choices and understand that it’s okay to like different things in life.

Regards, Damien.

As a photographer who reads you blog and is openly inspired by your work, I was wondering how you advise other photographers on how to handle critique?

Do people simply just not ‘get’ your 2 stops + push style and do you find yourself having to defend your images in any way?

Personally, I love the style and as a photographer I get it, but I get frustrated by people who don’t, which I realise may be a failing on my part.

Thanks,

Peter.

Ian & Rory, do you have a place on the web where you publish your photos?

Gwyn

I’ve let these threads run and I’m glad a sense of community is building.

Ning, I will be shooting this workshop in New York in July. There will be 3 dates, 27th, 28th and 29th. I hope this helps.

Kindest regards to you all, Damien.

All the best
Ian

Unfortunately I can’t attend on that date. However, I have just returned from Damien’s Studio lighting day. Superb!

Now, where’s my cheque book…..

It was great to meet you at the Urban Portrait workshop! I’ve been practicing all bank holiday weekend

Are you coming to the “one day spectacular event” also? I’ll be there…

Gwyn

I have been planning a start up business for some time and have, over the past few months or so, spent an awful lot of money in the direction of Lovegrove Consulting – Book, DVD’s and most recently an Urban Portrait and Marko’s Masterclass day.

There are certainly other courses and other ‘trainers’. However, what I find extremely valuable from my current status as ‘enthusiastic beginner’ is that, both Damien and Marko explain what they are going to do, show you how to do it, and then let you do it yourself. Their technique is not about showing off their own skills but allowing you to take time at your own speed and ability, together with relatively straight forward formula’s for taking this forward yourself when they are not around.

If I may use an analogy, it’s a bit like learning to fly a plane – all is well when the instructer is with you but taking your first solo flight is a different matter altogether. Luckily, Damien and Marko have ensured that I can take off and land safely! Thank you – much appreciated.