Monthly Archives: November 2009
WTM2009: the folk dances, the music, the kiss…
Had a bit more fun with the Flip on my second day at World Travel Market and probably more success by keeping the camera still, ditching the high-speed panning and getting close to the subject – very close in the … Continue reading
WTM2009: three firsts and a load of balls
So yesterday I learnt how to use a Flip – an indepth 30-second lesson conducted by Pete on the 45 bus into town (yes it really is that easy). And today I shot my first proper video and just now … Continue reading
WTM and a new business model for travel journalism
Later today I’m off to my fourth World Travel Market, held annually at London’s Excel every November. Around 50,000 travel industry people attend each year. In 2008, 187 countries and regions set out their stall, filling up 43,000 sq m … Continue reading
Domestic fireworks when the lights go out
November 5, 2009: The local Bonfire Night shows were few, far and in-between; the Coop fresh out of sparklers. And besides, it was raining. In creative frustration, we came up with the idea of photographing indoor fireworks – Pete suggested … Continue reading
