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PHOTOGRAPHY
I've been doing music photography for the last 3 years, which you'll see from my list I've shot more than my fair share of bands, as well as promotional and portraiture on the side, and when I'm not doing that you'll find me wandering various landscapes, designing, being a student or generally napping. (Please note, i don't do weddings sorry!).
I'll shoot anywhere and have shot anywhere. I tend to lean towards not using flash live, but then again when it's needed, i know how to use it.
(Please though, never ask me to shoot a show and expect that lazy 'experimental' 'artsy' type of photograph with light swirls ever where.)
If you haven't noticed by now, I pride myself on honesty and a down to earth atmosphere. My prices are also very reasonable.
I also co-run Soundscape, an online Welsh rock magazine! - Soundscape Magazine
(The extra bits of info)
I've had the pleasure to work with known and local promoters, venues, webzines, magazines, bands, organisations and continue to do so.
Grab Promotions | When Saturday Comes (Subverse Wales) | At Your Own Risk Promotions | The Beat Club | Bang Boing Pop | Up&Rising Charity Gigs | SWN Festival | The Point Venue | www.lucemfero.com | Plugged In Magazine | Soundscape Magazine |
I've had my work used in various places, to many to list here, but feel free to ask me if you require permission to use any work.
Soundscape Magazine | Plugged In Magazine | Rocksound Magazine | Neo Magazine | Red Handed Magazine | SWN Fest Magazine | SleepGoodFeelGood CD Booklet | Dirty Revolution Promotional Booklet | Various Local Flyers | Some Music/Clothing Ad's | Many websites and myspace pages, a few prints on TJ's wall and the sign outside the Point!
DESIGN
Having spent the last year doing odd bits 'n bobs whilst studying Graphic Design in college and now furthered into my first year of uni, I do accept certain outside work. I can vary my style to your liking, I'm not strictly set to one way, however I do tend to lean towards the more illustrative and hands on approach. I've done work for various local promoters and bands, including Myspace Layouts, Event Posters, Logo's, CD's, Merch, and on the side Magazine Layouts. I also create hi-res brush sets for photoshop, which can be downloaded for free along with some stock images under the 'downloads' page!
Design is a new area of work for me which I'd like to get as much experience as i can out of whilst studying it. Please feel free to contact me about any work, however I am limited with slots.
nadineballantyne@hotmail.co.uk
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Testimonials!
From Flickr!
Stellar Spontaneous, scorpiusdiamond.co.uk
"Always stunned by Nadine's photos :) They're really personal, she always snaps really great insights into the band and captures the mood..."
Kai Jordan Photographic, KaiJ.co.uk
"Although she's a bit shy around people she's a fantastic photographer and gets great photos from any angle. This girl is gunna be big haha! :]"
Gavin, Editor of www.altsounds.com
"I was looking at his [photos for] Flood Of Red, From Autumn To Ashes and Hundred Reasons and yours, and yours have such a great life and character to them. You capture the moment and the personality in that one single frame. That makes the whole mood come flooding at you - whether you were at the gig or not..."
Anthony Morgan, Editor of www.lucemfero.com
"I much prefer your style as it's more organic. When I view the picture, I feel like that's what you saw through the lens when you pressed click. It takes a snapshot of that moment in time, and preserves it so that others can gain a genuine flavour of the concert in question."
Anneka Sillitoe, Editor of Hazard Warning
"Whether in an interview or live situation Nadine’s pictures just seem to come out in such a good light and really show the natural reaction of all involved. I love her style it’s so bright and realistic, I love asking Nadine to come interview a band with me because I know I'll get the best possible pictures I can."
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Questions.
Here's a few I get asked frequently...
Can we use your photographs ?
I have no objection to my photographs being used on myspace/facebook as long as they're not edited or used for commercial use.
You will however need to ask permission to use the photographs for anywhere else and you are NOT permitted to edit or remove the watermark off my images.
I can't save images from your gallery...
Usually depends on your web browser, if it doesn't allow you, try right clicking on the white border and saving.
If that doesn't work, right click and view properties, copy and paste the image location into a new browser and save from there.
How much do you charge and what about the use?
I have set prices which you can find out when you enquire and are all the same whether you're a signed band or not. My prices are very reasonable for the quality you're getting compared to others in the local area, I'm not out to rip you off and pride myself by my honesty and trustworthy being. For use afterwards, credit must be used in the right places and the copyright remains with me, images can never be sold on to publications without my prior permission first!
What equipment do you use ?
Canon 5D MarkII
Canon 20D
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Canon EX430 Flashgun
Vivitar 285 + 285HV + Wireless Rig
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