Rob Stillwell's photostream  

It's really been a while since I've posted on here. I do try and keep an eye on what everyone else has been up to and comment when I can though. This time of year I always seem to take a step back from the camera and not shoot much. I've not done much other than a couple of weddings.

That said got a new lens the other day, needed long lens that can handle low light but nice and sharp - ended up getting a canon 135 f2 L second hand off ebay for a snip of a price. I had rented one before but this is definately a sharper copy - very pleased.

Anyway, tested it out but shooting some shots off. This is in my front hall, a gift from my talented friend erica who is one here as illustrate. This was our first dance music. Love the way the subtle light catches the frame and wallpaper textures but mostly love the picture in the frame.

This is Paul & Claire's other child Noah. He wouldn't smile or laugh unless the flash went off so basically had to try and fire off a couple of shots at a time.

Happy New Year to everyone. Some more pics from before christmas. This is Libby my friends Paul's & Claire's little one. This shot made me laugh bless her!

Another one from the other weekend. Bella's eyes look amazing in this one.

This time a year ago I did some photos of my friends little one Bella. Some of you might remember seeing this one www.flickr.com/photos/robby82/5349189785/in/set-721576244...

A year on we did another set. really pleased with what we captured. I had bought some new umbrellas to mount my speedlites too (still reluctant to invest in a mains studio). For these, had one either site and one behind. We were using the 1m width backdrop so was tricky to do due to lack of space and Bella wanting to play. This is pretty normal whenever I do pics of little ones though and as long as they are happy and having fun I'll take photos. If they aren't happy I really don't think its fair.

There is something about this one which grabbed me straight away, as a portrait I think its one of the best I've done. I've got other ones which capture her personality a lot better etc but this one captures something else. Interested in what you think.