Mr Kemp

Written by Ciaran Oliver Wednesday, 21 July 2010 13:10

Recently did a job for a DJ looking to update his look, Oli Kemp, it was a cool location in The Historic Dock Yards, Chatham. Apparently they filmed Shelock holmes there and the Golden compass. Some fantastic scenery, massive massive slips where they used to build the ships. So big in fact I drove my car in and built a mini studio. I would highly recommend a trip if you like big stuff.

Oli managed to borrow a mean looking car off a friend which added a little something to the proceedings, it was a blacked out something, these guys know there cars, newport imports. All i know was it had a six litre engine and a carbon fiber bonnet.

We did a load of images with the car in the back grounds and then a bunch of stuff on a white background that i had brought from the studio.

Hair and makeup was done by Louise at Strand Designs, I can't stress how important hair and makeup is. Blokes all seem to think they don't need it, but they do and Louise was excellent. Oli came alive on the white background and I could have shot him for hours and hours but by eight o'clock we'd done enough and set off happy.

£40 Head Shot

Last Updated (Thursday, 08 July 2010 13:33) Written by Ciaran Oliver

Hello, people of Maidstone and Kent, I'm doing more and more head shots for people and companies, so If you or any one you know needs an up to date head shot come and see me I have a fully fitted studio in the heart of Maidstone with parking for my clients.

So if your Twitter, facebook or linkedin picture is looking a bit dated get something done about it! Call now and book a time. It usually takes all of 20 minutes and you can review the pictures while your here until your happy with the result. If your in Maidstone my studio is right at the bottom of the Sittingbourne Rd. Pop in and say hello!

Utah & Las Vegas

Written by Ciaran Oliver Thursday, 10 June 2010 13:23

Just back from a trip to Las Vegas and Utah, my good friend Chris McGonigal got hitched, congratulations! I went all Ansel Adams up in Zion National park in Utah, beautiful part of the world, bit hot though. It was 43 or 110 in the desert, bit too hot, but fun to experience all the same.

Didn't win a car which I was going for in Vegas, gutted. Not too hot at roulette either although it was a good laugh watching people lose mountains of money.

Nice to come back to rain in Maidstone, british summer, isn't it great? Looking forward to the world cup, will have to support England seeing as the cheating hand of henry put Ireland out.

The Queen

Written by Ciaran Oliver Monday, 17 May 2010 12:25

I took this picture of a pound coin seeing as the economy is going through the floor and the pound is sinking in the money markets I thought it was quite apt. The portrait of Elizabeth must be knocking on a bit though?

I'm always trying to broaden my sphere of people I know so please get in touch if you are in Kent or Maidstone over the next couple of weeks, I'm trying out new avenues of networking and would be glad to here how you network and make contact with new partners and clients. I'm especially interested in London based design agencies as I find these the hardest nuts to crack! So pop into the studio and have a coffee and a chat.