Still Image Moving

In December I was part of 'Still Image Moving' Organised as part of the in between time fesival. This street photography project allowed passers by to unleash their inner performer.



Promoting Organic Produce was something many people felt strongly about





...also the causes and consequences of polution





...but there is nice traffic too!





At the end of each day the images were projected...




....both at the container which was the studio for the day and the Old Bank in the Centre of Bristol.




Participants were asked for their ideas for a picture with a message that meant someting to them , lighting and props were used to create a strong image.

A slideshow of images showing the process and development of the project can be seen here.

I am intending to continue this style of photography into 2011 and if you would like to be photographed for a similar project please contact: nick@nickballphotography.com

Mel and Lewis

It was back to the Avon Gorge Hotel with Mel and Lewis.

Another fine day and a packed room.

We escaped the reception for some shots by the Suspension Bridge

and continued the photography into the evening.

Gill and Steve

Gill and Steve were one of the first weddings to be held at the newly refurbished Clevdon Hall.

Their pre wedding shoot was at Clevdon Hall and gave us the opportunity to scout the grounds for good locations and poses.

We were able to repeat these poses for some fantastic shots on the day





The day finished with a spectacular firework display

Landance 2010

The Landance is an annual event held on the Blackdown Hills.

Its participants include both professional and amateur dancers and musicians of all ages.

More images by Landance photographer Nick Ball images can be seenon the Landance website here and on the Arts Council England website here

Sharon and Chris

Sharon's day began with her family.

Before she and her dad set out for the church.

Family and friends celebrated the wedding.

The reception was at Cadbury House.

As well as the traditional poses......

.......Sharon and Chris had a Photosofa, which was one of the most enthusiastically supported I can remember, with their book running to over 100 pages of photos and messages!!!

Clancy and Khalil

Bristol Registry Office was the starting point for Clancy and Khalil's big day, we had tried out a few ideas on the pre wedding shoot and put these into practice in a busy Corn Street.

A beautiful vintage Citreon was the transport tothe Victorian Saul Lodge for a house party style reception.

The gardens providing all sorts of fun photo opportunities.

It was a great day for photographs, although I did have some competition!!!

Outdoor Photosofa

The Photosofa is proving to be very popular both at weddings and other celebrations and has ventured outdoors with great effect.

The idea remains the same, guests use a remote control to take their own picture (or a number of pictures). They then select their favourite and write a message. Both the message and the picture are professionally bound into a book as a unique record of the special day.