Focus on Imaging, is a Photographers dream and I can't help being drawn to it each year. its great to find new suppliers, test out the latest gadgets and meet people who you have been in contact with though business....usually in the electronic format.
This year was the first year in quite a while that Ian and I were travelling alone. In the early days i travelled with college friends, then photographer buddies. In more recent years my dear Dad accompanied us....a day out that he thoroughly enjoyed. On one occasion I had decided I wanted to investigate sublimation printing, Dad came joined us for the day. Now one thing you should know about my Dad, is that he couldn't help but be drawn to tools. It Didn't matter what type of tool, they needed thorough investigation on his part. On this particular trip, we were looking at heat presses....adorned with a large ' DO NOT TOUCH....HOT sign on the top. Needless to say, we ended up spending the next couple of hours in the accident unit as Dad needed to see if in fact it was hot.....with the entire palm of his hand!
Some of you may know, I lost my dear Dad 18 months ago, I miss him terribly and can't help but think of him each year when Focus comes around.
Last years trip to Focus was a new one for me.....My Mum joined me. Ian stood aside as we had just moved house and Mum treated me to a
We had a lovely time but the first day started on Focus Day....disaster. So, not wanting to miss it, Mum & I decided to pop in on route. It was lovely share with her my favourite trade show.
Anyway, back to this years show, as I say, a rare opportunity for Ian & I to travel independently. He is my rock....always there to give me his opinions and to encourage me to invest in the right areas. This year was no exception.
We booked a B&B....less said about that the better, and travelled up the day before the show to take a wander around Birmingham. Now ordinarily, I am not one to travel with my camera but, as last year I had seen the Bullring with Mum, I was highly jealous that I didn't have my camera with me...so this time I was a little more prepared. It is these photographs I thought I would share
I hope you like them.
I hope you like them.
Oh yes....my shiny new purchases.
I am eagerly awaiting the imminent arrival of two Lupo HMI heads for the studio, two new skyrails....for the studio. I finally got around to purchasing a speedlight power pack.....always wanted one of those and I can't wait to try out my new camera holster....I'm sure I will feel like a cowgirl but on brighter not my shoulder will no longer have to bear the weight of my camera.



































