Sunday 24 January 2010

Sean goes Dutch.


I suspect I've blogged this image before but as it's just been sold by Trevillion Images to the Netherlands as a book cover I thought it worthy of another spin.
Shot as a favour for friends visiting from Australia it's been a constant cause of "ahs" and  "oohs". At the time of shooting Sean was very concious of his freckles but as soon as I included it on my website and he could show it to his friends he became at ease with his appearance. So some good there.
And once again I'm reminded of the need to think of your images as business assets that over time will realise income for you.
Boring as it may sound and unfashionable as it might be you've got to raise your voice and shout out "long live copyright".

Friday 15 January 2010

Buzzing


Another new addition to my website is this perfect crowd scene. I'll say no more.

Buzzing1 from Brendan MacNeill on Vimeo.

Wednesday 13 January 2010

'You'll have had your tea'

There's a gag told of the parsimonious nature of Edinburgh's residents.... interrupted unexpectedly one evening a houeholder berates their visitor with 'you'll have your tea then' (tea being any meal taken late in the day).

No such lack of generosity with our hosts on a recent 'Scottish Gems' trip for Delicious magazine. These shots come from our visit to Monachyle Mhor and the Kilberry Inn and have just gone live on the food and hospitality section of my website.
Crisscrossing Scotland from Glasgow via the Trossocks, Argyll and Fife we also visited Glasgow's super-deli Heart Buchanan and The Pot Still with over 500 whiskies, award winning Anstruther Fish Bar and quirky 21212 in Edinburgh which has deservedly just won a Michelin Star.
Rolling home after 3 days and nights of fantastic food and hospitality I had to reflect that perhaps photography ain't too bad a job. When there's work that is.

Friday 8 January 2010

PackShotUK





My friends at Bohemia occasionally get me to shoot some of their products for their online retail business. After one such recent session I was left looking at my studio space wondering when I'd next get to use the still life table. So instead of packing it away I thought I'd leave it up and create a website specifically for this type of work. After all they say diversification is the name of the game.
And today I've launched PackShotUK offering online retailers a competitive, if simple, service that will enhance their websites. But it's not a no frills service as I still provide great level of service and years of experience.
And the projects land on clients desks on time every time.

Tuesday 5 January 2010

Happy New Year and burrr!


Since we're having a real winter here in Edinburgh for the first time in many many years there seems to be a rush to post a snow scene image. Even the news media are calling for unpaid submissions for their pages and screens. How sad when the once mighty have to put their hand out.
And so I don't come across as the complete curmudgeon I thought I'd post this image of an Edinburgh bus on it's route. Those of you with a penchant for "what camera/exposure/iso" will be pleased to know that it was shot on my iPhone. And I must say it's a first for me as I've never been impressed with it's picture taking qualities. I particularly love the distortion of the buildings. Or is that the 100 year old bendy glass in my window? Bendy glass! Now there's an idea for a Photoshop filter.
Thanks also to my friends at Bohemia and Bohemia Life for reposting my Christmas image.