Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Well Done Donald Duck!!!!! QUACK QUACK!!!!

Ok for those who are now wondering what the whole Donald duck was about, first an explanation.

My good friend and talented Photographer Anders Hareskov in Copenhagen, Denmark has had some great success recently.

(What a Handsome Chap he is eh ladies?)

Not long ago, Anders had revealed to me that if his name is translated from Danish to English it translated as "Donald Duck". I of course found this hilarious, and it stuck!

Ok explanation over, lets get to the amazing news.

Anders has not only opened his own photo studio for his photography "Copenhagen Photo House" (NEW website coming soon) but expanded his love and skills in photography into starting his own supply store, run from his own studio, selling photographic lighting and modifier equipment aimed at all price ranges AND a photo sharing and printing service BestilDitFoto.dk

This business is called "PhotoFlash.DK" and they sell studio flash kits all the way down to tiny foldout modifiers for on camera pop up flashes, all at very competitive prices.
Not just affordable, downright cheap!!!

But cheap is in no way how I would describe the quality of kit.


I have purchased equipment and the fold out 60x60cm speed light soft box not only compares with the similarly designed "Lastolite" branded version, it was less than HALF THE PRICE!!!

After a slow startup, over the last few months this business has been growing and growing and after some interest from a professional photographer over in Denmark, his awesome flash kit and soft box equipment has gained notice of a magazine.

Anders has a 4 page spread in the centre of "Zoom" magazine with a detailed review of his equipment. Compared to High End Brands like Elichrom and the "Menik" Branded kit got a maximum 6 stars out of 6 in the review.

The reviewer had nothing but great things to say, not only about the quality of the kit, but Anders giving awesome customer services.

Anders impressed the reviewer so much they are in talks to start running photographic workshops from his studio / shop and customers of Photoflash.dk also receive a discounted price on these workshops too.

This all adds up to a big buzz in the Pro Photographer circles in and around denmark right now and I can't recommend them highly enough.

The image above is lit using the Menik lighting system from Photoflash.dk and was shot by the reviewer for the magazine article.

I wish Anders the greatest success with all his business ventures and truly hope that this great opportunity puts Copenhagen Photo House, BestilDitFoto.dk and PhotoFlash.dk on the map.



Thursday, 1 September 2011

My First Interview

Hey everyone

Well the world famous, loveable, adorable photography Geek of a host Jimmy Beltz and the Phototips Podcast invited me to be on the show with another mutual friend, the Awesome Shannon Allison. (the guy with 2 girls names)

In This show we discuss a few topics including

What Makes a Pro?

Rumour Control?

Cheap Flashes - are they worth buying?

Mirrorless Cameras - are they pointless?

as well as discussing a great charitable project for this Christmas holiday season chaired by the already mentioned Shannon Allison.

This round table discussion was over an hour in length but we threw around some ideas and opinions that may change your views on where you sit in the photography world, what kit to buy, if mirror less cameras are a fad or the future of photography.

Watch the show and Id appreciate any comments below should you feel the need.

Most of all enjoy the show and keep shooting



Episode 104 - What is a pro? from James Beltz on Vimeo.