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The Most Peaceful Nation In The World

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:41:13 +0000

According to the Global Peace Index for 2010. Leica M8, Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 @ f/11

Behind the Scenes

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:02:19 +0000

Some of the best photographs are found when everyone is relaxing and having some booze.

No Longer Working For The Man

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:45:57 +0000

I sometimes forget how much happier I am working from home. Leica M8, Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4

Yum Yum Summer Time

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:20:07 +0000

I have recently found I really enjoy shooting food photography, maybe it’s the colours, textures, or just the fact that I love to stuff my face every now and again!

Monochromatic Monday

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:05:25 +0000

Thought I would kick off a little series of monochromatic Monday’s where I’ll post a black and white image at the start of every week. Here’s a cool black and white of the other half of St Clair Photography, enjoy. Hasselblad 500 CM, Zeiss Planar T* 80mm f/2.8, Ilford Delta 3200 film.

Featured on Lucy Dylan Weddings

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:40:30 +0000

I was fortunate enough to be featured on Lucy Dylan Weddings today. Pop over and have a look as she has some other great photography and wedding ideas over there! LUCY DYLAN WEDDINGS

Quintessential New Zealand | Engagement Session

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:46:32 +0000

Engagement session shot in Raglan, New Zealand. The theme for the session was a quintessential New Zealand summer. Beach+Fish and chips+L&P+ice creams. Oh, and a big ass diamond ring. Contax 645, Zeiss Planar T* 80mm f/2, Fuji Pro 400H.

A new addition to the family

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:25:05 +0000

A recent addition to my collection of work horses. A 1958 Leica M2 and Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4. Check out the weight! It’s a featherweight compared to a DSLR. Compared to the Canon 5D I had a long time ago it’s about 1/4 of the weight. Shooting rangefinder and medium format cameras has been the best thing I’ve done for both my photography and shoulders!

Family and Food

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:52:08 +0000

I can’t believe how great the food is here in New Zealand, I’ve seriously been missing out! I’ve eaten like a king the last few days, been privileged to shoot an amazing wedding, and been able to catch up with friends and family. It looks like I won’t get the scans from the wedding until after I return from holiday so look out for them in early February. Here’s a few photos from a family gathering last weekend.

Zojoji Temple New Years Eve 2009

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:50:45 +0000

We saw the beginning of 2010 at Zojoji Temple and the releasing of over 3000 balloons into the air. Now, before any environmentalists keel over in disbelief I can tell you these balloons are made from what the Japanese call “Oblaat”. “Oblaat” is the thin clear material that surrounds medicine capsules that dissolve in water. So, breathe a sigh of relief, these balloons will eventually dissolve. The idea is to write a wish and tie it to the string of the balloon then let it float off into the new year. Beautiful and poetic, an amazing way to spend my last new year in Tokyo. Leica M7, Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.1, Fuji Pro 800Z film.