Product Photography Workshop FREE For Anyone Living or working in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland.

Keith Moss and his team are once again teaming up with Redcar and Cleveland council to offer an amazing opportunity to anyone  living or working in borough of Redcar and Cleveland. This is your chance to be part of a two day Product Photography Workshop FREE!!!!! ( 20th and 21st of June ) PLEASE SEE HOW THE TWO DAY WORKSHOP WILL RUN Day 1 Studio set up and lightning techniques for people and businesses who need to take imagery of products/artwork or people / Models in a studio environment Basic studio equipment what you need to make a success of your studio shoot , advice given to each...

Photography Tips Photography Training North East

The below photography tip covers Shutter speed The below photography tip covers How to use the white balance function in your camera to correct various lighting conditions. Photography tips brought to you by Keith Moss To view the latest photography Masterclass information please click here Studios: 01287 679655 Email:Info@keithmoss.co.uk To view previous weeks tips please see below Studios: 01287 679655 Email:...

Photography Training

  Keith Moss, Commercial, Fashion photographer based in the North East offers professional photography coaching, training and Masterclasses for armatures, enthusiasts and professional photographers from all over the country. After teaming up with Teesside University three years ago and more recently Redcar and Cleveland council. Keith and his team have delivered a number of Fashion,  Commercial, and product Photography Masterclasses which have scene a record number of attendees signing up. More recently a Wedding Photography Masterclass has been introduced to the training program Not...

The Exhibitionists Fashion Masterclass Ormbsy Hall

This weekend was host to many a creative talents combining forces and exhibiting their work in various locations over the Redcar and Cleveland area. Profile Gallery kicked off the celebrations on Friday Night by hosting the Launch Party . Bob and Becky Mitchel had secured two extremely talented bands: Bronze Medal and Elaine Palmer who performed an acoustic set each. The Keith Moss Gallery opened its doors on the Saturday to the public who came to view both the work of Keith Moss’s Fine Art Photography work, all printed in his darkroom, and Reuben Tabner, a well known sports...

Photography Tip Of The Week ISO

Tip of the Week. ISO Film speed ISO relates to the speed of a film, for example if you are using a 50 ISO Film you would need a lot of light because the speed of the film is slow. If you are using a 1600/3200 ISO film you would expect to be in a situation with low light as the film speed is fast. The same rule applys to digital cameras, so for example, on a sunny day, with a lot of natural light, you can set your camera to 100 ISO, If you are inside and the light is quite dull you should set your camera to 3200ISO To view the latest photography Masterclass information please click...

Day in the Darkroom

Above, I Phone Picture of final Darkroom Print It’s not that often Team Moss has a spare day with nothing booked in. This week due to a few re arraigned shoots Tuesday became just that – a free day. Now, this day could have been spent contacting perspective clients, updating the, arraigning the new Flickr images into sets, adding contacts to the database and insuring all details were current and up to date…………….all these ideas were discussed at half past 8 over a coffee and a bowl of cereal. The decision on how to spend the free day was handed over to...

Win a Leica M9 Competition

Win a Leica M9 Limited Edition and 35mm f/2 lens worth more than £7000 Ffordes Photographic is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion they have joined forces with Amateur Photographer to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Leica M9 Special Edition and 35mm f/2 Asph chrome lens worth more than £7,000. “The image quality and the feel of on my M9 is outstanding, I can honestly say its one of the most enjoyable cameras I have ever worked with, the size and weight of the camera insures its inconspicuous,its rare i step foot out of the door without my new...

Claire Ledder on her roles as a Stylist and second photographer – Short film

“Hello and welcome to a short video about what I do, I could babble on in text format about this but if you have got as far as clicking on the link to get you here  just go straight to the video because I wouldn’t want to read about what someone does then watch a video about the same subject. Please note………………I had very little sleep the night before this was shot…………….I know the word “interpretate” is not in the English dictionary but it has now been added to my own personal dictionary a long with...

Team Moss Photography Tip Of The Week – “Sometimes you have to get it wrong to get it right”

Its so easy to get wrapped up in the technicalities behind photography, so often when im teaching people come with pre conceived ideas about what makes a perfect image. I take people back to the start of the journey, what are their interests, their passions, what excites them, from here I send them away to focus only on taking pictures of things they love, make mistakes, don’t think about settings, just take pictures that make you happy When they come back to me and explain what they wanted to take, how they saw it, what they wanted to capture, then I start the training because I know...

Fashion Photographer North East Kate Fearnley Fashion Shoot

Kate Fearnley Autumn Winter 2011 Kate Fearnley is a Middlesbrough based Award winning women’s wear designer. Kate opened her first female boutique on Middlesbrough’s Linthorpe Road in August 2005. Kate’s talent for using unusual fabrics to compliment her designs has been the key to her success in the unpredictable world of the British manufacturing business. Her designs have attracted the attention of celebrities, such as Coleen McLoughlin, Katie Price, Jennifer Ellison and Nicki Sanderson as well as the cast of Hollyokes. Yesterday Kate was in the Studios with the Team at Keith...

Photography Tip “How to use a light meter”

Team Moss will now be producing a tip of the week, this maybe directly linked to photography or software however occasionally it may not have anything to do with Photography ( depending on how the team feel on a Friday morning ) If you have anything you would like us to do a tip of the week on please email claire@keithmoss.co.uk TEAM MOSS TIP OF THE WEEK – USE A LIGHT METER Team Moss Tip of the Week “Use a light Meter” The main reason for using a light meter is accuracy. A light meter insures you gain an accurate reading of your surroundings. Often if it’s a sunny...

Bank Holiday Weekend Events in Redcar and Cleveland

Bank Holiday weekend Spring Bank Holiday 27, 28, 29, 30 May 2011 Are you stuck for something to do over the bank holiday weekend?  if the answer is yes, an  option would be to visit the Keith Moss Gallery in Brotton, Saltburn by the Sea, both Keith Moss and featured sports Photographer Reuben Tabner will be exhibiting in the space from 10 – 5pm. Call in, have a drink, and speak to both Photographers to get a feel for how they work, what their job involves, or simple walk in, walk round, and walk out if that’s more your style. On Sunday 29th Ormbsy Hall are hosting “The...

Exhibitionists Commercial photography shoot

The Exhibitionists is a celebration of the creative talent in Redcar & Cleveland. It takes part during the weekend of 27th May 2011 to 30th May 2011. The event will unveil the cream of creative talent in Redcar and Cleveland, from a range of diverse disciplines, from painting to performance, photography to design. Over 30 artists, many nationally and internationally recognised, will be taking part in the event. In addition, 8 galleries will be profiling the work of a chosen local artist, with further exhibitions taking place in other venues across the borough, including 24 The High...

Two days with Laura Ashley

Laura Ashley is a luxury British brand renowned for designing stylish, innovative and superb quality home furnishings and fashion. Laura and Bernard Ashley started printing fabric on their kitchen table in London in 1953. Laura was inspired to make her own patchwork quilts, but couldn’t find any suitable fabrics in the shops, so, along with her partner Bernard began producing their own. 58 Years later the Laura Ashley empire is still growing and expanding their products and services. Laura Ashley now offers a design service where clients have a consultation regarding their interior...

A Day of two Parts recci for Commercial Photography shoot / MPI Resolution Lifts its Legs.

Behind the scenes image A Day of two Parts, recci for Commercial Photography Shoot / MPI Resolution Lifts its Legs. On the weekend of the 28th May artists in the Redcar and Cleveland area will be pulling their creative talents together to put on a weekend of Art and performance in and around Redcar and Cleveland. Last week Team Moss went to meet Steven Rushby and Becky Mitchell at Ormsby Hall, a 400 year old Georgian mansion. The aim was to look around the location checking its suitability for a photoshoot of all the artists who will be exhibiting over the bank holiday weekend. With a...

The Big Ship Sails on the Ally-Ally Ohhh

I’ll start by quoting our client, Paul Bell from Better Brand Agency an hour into the shoot for MPI…. “Is Keith always so calm”? I wanted to say, “Yes, always Paul” However, rewind the clock an hour and 20 minutes when Team Moss were stuck in a huge traffic jam due to a protest taking place at the Wilton site, Keith was anything but calm. If there is one thing that makes Keith scream like a girl, it’s a big traffic jam and the possibility of not arriving to our shoot half an hour before the start time. Shortly after Paul arrived to meet us we were inducted by the on-board...

Shoot Weddings with Keith Moss

On the 15 June 2011 Team Moss are once again teaming up with Teesside University to deliver a one day Wedding workshop at Wynyard Hall, North Yorkshire. Renowned commercial photographer Keith Moss and his team will share some of the secrets behind great wedding photography. Subject areas will include: • essential equipment • understanding and meeting the expectations of the wedding client • how to engage with wedding guests • how to think out of the box to create something truly unique • angles and approaches to use • techniques that will save you time in post production. For...

Product photography workshop with Keith Moss

Yesterday Team moss delivered a product photography workshop to a number of creative businesses within the North East. The workshop was focused around studio set up, lighting and solving problems which may arise with certain products such as shooting a white garment against a white backdrop. Karin Walland, an artist working with recycled glass was among the attendees, she has had huge problems finding a photographer who can correctly and accurately photograph her work as glass is a reflective media. Keith showed Karin certain techniques to conquer some of the issues which she has been...

CPI Networking Event Wilton Commercial Photography

The sun was shining as we set off to CPI last Thursday…………………we had been asked to photograph a networking event as well as guest speakers at the Wilton site. Attendees were there to have a tour of the factory and new equipment with in it. Keith and I were there to document this, there was also the possibility of some extremely good news which may be announced later in the afternoon…..what the news was….we had no idea and it didn’t look likely we would be informed until it happened. After a lovely buffet lunch we were informed that the...

A Smashing Time at Calderdale Carpet Shoot with Behind the Scenes Videos

It was an early start for Keith and Pat, 5am, the birds were still singing and the sky dark when they loaded the car up for a two day shoot in Huddersfield.( Claire’s hometown ) also home to the client we were working for; Calderdale Carpets based in Dewsbury West Yorkshire. Tragedy struck at 6.30am as Pat pulled in to the usual breakfast haunt to tuck in to a sausage sandwich………….It was closed!!! A mere 20 seconds later Keith was on the blower arranging alternative feeding methods for his hungry wife. In times of trouble Claire turns to her Father...

A morning with Radio Tees and Keith Moss

Keith and Pat were looking forward to a nice weekend after Keith had been struck down with flu the week before, this was until the phone rang on Friday lunch time. It was Neil Green from BBC Tees asking if Keith would like to go on his show on Saturday morning as he had been missed. Despite been advised to rest……..Keith was in there with a “Yeah, count me in, I’ll be there) which means both Mosses were up with no lay in (again). As it was an early start Pat decided Keith should treat her to breakfast, so the sausages were ordered and Pat had chance to air her frustrations at...

Creative Networking event hosted by Keith Moss and his Team

If you are a buisiness intresting in attending the above networking event on the 22nd March at Teesside University please email claire@keithmoss.co.uk or call the studios on: 01287 679655. The event is free and will be held in the Student Union from 6pm-8pm ( aprox ) To visit the Keith Moss Photography website please click here   Below: Keith Moss and the...

Printable Electronics – A day at PETEC

  Our morning began with a traffic jam at 8am, at 8.45 we were still in the same traffic jam and Keith was getting itchy feet as he does when he doesn’t arrive at a shoot half an hour before the start time. Our destination was PETEC – The Printable Electronics Technology Centre PETEC is a design, development and prototyping facility for Printable Electronics (PE). PETEC providing support in bringing new products and processes to market quickly by offering facilities and expertise that help reduce their clients’ level of risk and capital investment. At 9.05 we arrived at...

Redcar and Cleveland creative weekend presentation

Last night Keith Moss Gallery opened their doors to a group of creative businesses in the North East to discuss future projects aimed around the re generation of creative businesses and artists in Redcar and Cleveland. The aim of the presentation hosted by Keith Moss, Jenny Hall and Steven Rushby was to provide attendees with the vision for future events and to inspire likeminded businesses to lend their support and join together to bring creative’s in the area on board with projects showcasing the talent which this region holds. The event was a great success and all involved are looking...

Photography Product shoot for Sharwood’s food.

Established in 1889 Sharwood’s are experts in the art of pan-Asian cuisine. James Allen Sharwood, devoted his life to scouring the world for exotic specialities and was first to introduce flavours of Chinese, India and South East Asia.  Sharwood’s chefs have continued to travel the world for the most authentic textures and flavours to develop a truly authentic range of Indian, Chinese and South East Asian. Sharwood are continually developing new products, the latest being a snack called sweet chillie party mix which the team at Keith Moss Photography had the pleasure of shooting last...

National Industrial Biotechnology Facility Industrial Photography

CPI is a technology innovation centre that uses market knowledge and technology understanding to develop and prototype products and processes quickly and efficiently with minimal risk to its public and private sector partners The brief from CPI was to reflect the National Industrial Biotechnology Facility in its exact from. The facility is due to open in March 2011. The target audience for imagery are engineers so it is important the images appeal to them. In such environments placing casts and effects on images and using Photoshop to enhance images is a common process to use due to sodium...

Portrait of a dancer

Jasmin came to the studios on Monday. She is a dancer currently auditioning for roles in the industry. Jasmin had been informed she would need a portfolio with a variety of shots showcasing her look in different lights to reflect her versatility. The portfolio would be shown at castings and auditions. The first shot is a simple headshot which shows Jasmin as a “blank canvas” very little make up and simple styling to create an extremely natural look. After this is achieved we can get a little bit more creative with lighting, styling and imagery. To watch a behind the scenes video from the...

Kimberley Crooks Professional Golfer – A windy Day

Kimberley Crooks is a player on the Ladies European Tour (LET) and LET Access Tour. She started playing golf at the age of ten by ‘accident’. “My Dad and brother both played. Throughout my amateur career I had a lot of support from my family with my Dad as my main caddie and my Mum and Grandad coming to watch the majority of the competitions I played in. During my amateur career I represented Yorkshire Junior Girls team captaining them on several occasions eventually been promoted to the Yorkshire Ladies County Golf team on several occasions during county week and county finals, holing...

The Trout Hotel Cockermouth Commercial Photography Shoot

The trout hotel was victim to the vicious floods that hit Cockermouth in November 2009. The effects on the beautiful hotel were devastating. After a major re vamp and a lot of hard work the hotel re opened in May last year. They have undergone quite a large re fit within the hotel; it was our job to document this for their new website and brochures. The job came to us through Better Brand Agency who have been working hard to create the branding around such a beautiful hotel. The brief entailed us capturing shots of all the hotel suits, restaurants, bar areas, lounges, and employees. Keith...

My first blog by Pat Moss on Capture One

Ok….. so after a long day for Keith out in the north sea I set off to meet him at Ferry Bridge Service Station for a trip down to Birmingham.  I had talked him into joining me on a Capture One course, I needed him there because I’m not a photographer so if there had been any photography speak it would go right over my head, that’s my excuse anyway!  I’d booked us into a nice hotel in the city so we could have a nice meal and chill out, how wrong was I…  We got stuck on the A38, engines off, sat staring into space. There had been a terrible accident just a few...

A Day out at Sea with MPI

MPI Offshore is a world leader in offshore wind turbine installation, operating the world’s largest and most powerful wind turbine installation vessel, MPI Resolution. We arrived at Grimsby Fish Market at 9.00am where we were departing from. Leslie talked us through Health and safety and how not to behave on board, the brief for the day was as follows: 1. Action shots of the boats at sea. 2. Shots of the boats in the harbour. 3. Interior shots of the boats including controls, seating, 4. Shots of the team working on the boats – carrying out their daily duties. 5. Close up shots...

Kate Fearnley Launches an Exclusive Bridesmaid Range

Kate Fearnley is one of this region’s most celebrated fashion designers, she has been awarded  Cosmopolitan Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year which has secured many celebrities following and buying her dresses for red carpet events. Some of these celebrities include Cheryl Cole, Sarah Harding, The Hollyokes cast, The Saturdays and Katie Price who hired Kate to design unique bridesmaid dresses for her marriage to Alex Reid. Kate, as usual was running late this morning, we got the studio set up and models started with hair and makeup before Kate arrived at 10.00am. The team had already...

The Creative Hub Redcar The Story So Far

Team Moss gathered at Redcar Racecourse yesterday along with 30 other businesses to understand the progress of the creative hub project which will be built where the Old Palace Theatre used to be on the sea front at Redcar. Tim Bailey from XSite Architects delivered an extremely interesting presentation regarding the architecture of the Hub and some of the early ideas for the layout, being mindful of what the building will be used for which is ideally to have an interactive space for creative industries but also be inviting for the general public. The aim is that the bottom floor will be...

NeST Fashion Photography Workshop watch the film by clicking on the play button below

18TH January. The team at Keith Moss Photography set off to NeST at Barnard Castle to deliver a fashion photography workshop. We arrived early enough to enjoy a sausage sandwich before we had to set up. Eva – who runs creative workshops at NeSt had sent us a brief. She wanted us to do three different looks, natural, classic, and theatrical with makeup and styling ideas to complement the overall feel of the workshop. The first look was to demonstrate the relationship between lighting and make-up. Natalie our makeup artist displayed techniques to work with a studio set up, these tips...

Fridays discussions with the Co Op regarding their next catalogue

Last Friday Team Moss and our new apprentice Nick met with Simon, Shaun and Dionne from the Co operative Group to discuss their next catalogue. After working with them last year we built up an extremely strong working relationship and we always look forward to catching up with them. The morning started off as usual, Simon asked if we would like a coffee, he doesn’t drink coffee and you can tell!! Keith doesn’t help by always asking for “just a tip of a spoon of sugar”. After catching up about Christmas and the New Year we got down to business. THE NEW CATALOGUE which is due to be...

Our Placement student has been found! Welcome to the team Nick!

A few months ago Redcar and Cleveland Council approached Keith Moss regarding a project they have entitled “In Business Mentoring”. The idea behind the project is that one day a week a candidate will work alongside Keith and his team gaining valuable experience in a commercial photography business. After interviews the candidate has been found! And we would like to welcome Nick Harrington to our team. Nick is a true creative; his skills are diverse and inspirational, he has already developed a number creative designs for the likes of Teesside University (see below) For the next three...