Continuing our Exposure series, in this
issue we chat to talented, award-winning
photographer Martin Phillips of Porthcawl
about his life and work.
EXPOSURE
What’s your background? Do you keep up to date with the How do you ensure each client gets
A slightly confused one! I started out latest trends in photography? something unique?
studying Marine Biology. However, The latest trends in Art, Fashion, I limit the shoots to only a few per
I had secretly envied my friends who Graphic Design are always inspirational week - I do not want to be a production
were at art school and when a couple and many ideas for a new style of image line photographer! I strive to give each
of surfing buddies came to visit for a will come from a visit to an art gallery, client something unique to them;
surf contest in Porthtowan, they told a fashion magazine, or a journey. I won’t use stock studio props, for
me how cool their graphic arts course At Studio Red Kite we are technically instance. This studio is not a franchise
was! I was fascinated with this perfect on the absolute edge and will only use like the big names in the High Street -
fusion of science and art (and surfing). the best lighting, the highest quality everyone gets an individual and bespoke
The next weekend they introduced me imaging equipment and finest materials! service. Even the style of framing can
to their course leader and I signed up It takes a lot of time and commitment, be completely customised to the client’s
there and then! My first experience of but the results speak for themselves. taste. We do custom designed books,
the college darkroom was all it took to shadow frames, canvasses and some
convince me I had found my Nirvana! Can you describe your style of new, unique products that we have
photography? just finished developing.
What photographs do you take? Strong lines and brilliant lighting are
I always try to make time to get out very important in my images. The sense Have you won any awards?
early and capture seascapes (we sell of a three dimensional quality is there Generally, I am not one to pitch myself
them at our Art Café gallery, Porthcawl too, which is very difficult to achieve, into photo awards and competitions,
and they can also be found in several and is a significant part of my work. I prefer an individual route to creative
galleries around South Wales), but my At the moment I particularly love development. However, I did submit to
main interest is in photographing rich colours and textures combined the two professional photographic
people. People are my passion, I have with strong expressions - a sort of organisations last year and was awarded
taken thousands of portraits! Finding modern baroque. an Associateship in both, and following
the right combination of light and on, four of my favourite portraits from
expression can make everyone How do you get the best out of the submissions won top honours in the
look interesting and/or beautiful. your subject? Master Photographer of the Year 2007 -
I have been fortunate enough to have 2008. It’s satisfying to have approval
Recently, the modern style of wedding the ability to connect quickly with a from the best in the industry, but the
coverage has excited me; I love the client and get to the foundation of main focus is always on exceeding my
combination of capturing the emotion who they really are. People have clients’ expectations at all levels.
of the day and still producing images always said how at ease I make them
with the wow factor that the modern feel during the shoot and that is not What is your work ethic?
bride is seeking - and weddings are something that can be learnt, you To enjoy each day as a creative and
such fun to do! either have it, or you don’t! inspirational experience.
Martin Phillips DipAD ABIPP AMPA
Studio Red Kite
32 New Road, Porthcawl CF36 5DN
01656 771525
martin@studioredkite.com
www.studioredkite.com
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