The Adventures of Michael Vincent

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Portrait Moments
2023-10-01 16:58:35 UTC
This moment was Frame worthy for obvious reasons.My documentary instincts kicked in and……..Snap. He nodded and as he passed me by and I smiled.A few moments passed by when I saw him approach me. He asked if he could see the Photograph I took and loved it. He asked me…

Portrait Ready
2023-08-26 18:03:58 UTC
I never leave home without my Camera. It doesn’t matter if it’s the XT1 or my Nikon D700. The most important aspect is my choice of Lens. My choice of Lens must cover all the areas of subjects I find most interesting. I need a Wide Angle, Normal & Telephoto…

FV | A Landscape of Mystery
2023-01-07 20:23:47 UTC
The Human Face. A Landscape of Mystery. A DNA composite of Mum & Dad. Who am I? Who are You? What is the narrative behind the eyes; the window to the soul? I am fascinated by the human face; we all look so different and yet, we all share the…

Captain Tintanic
2022-10-13 11:55:31 UTC
One of my great joys in life are the unexpected encounters I have meeting people. This is why I NEVER, leave home without my camera. I saw “Captain Tintanic”, aka Major Mick Stanley at Little Venice yesterday. What caught my eye was the colour of his Union Jack costume. I…

The World is My Studio
2022-09-08 07:41:13 UTC
The World is a big playground for me. The best part is, it’s free. The best studio for my image creation. All of my best Portrait moments have occurred far away from the constraints of being tied down to an actual premises. I once did a photoshoot with a model…

Coffee & Portrait
2022-07-19 09:38:32 UTC
My local Coffee Shop is my Portrait Studio. Maida Vale is full of Cafes, Coffee Shops, I know most of the owners. The Coffee Shop is a place where the community hangs out. First thing in the morning, like I do, or late afternoon. Wherever I travel in the world,…

On Going Study
2022-05-22 09:44:24 UTC
I am sticking with this study as part of my ongoing workflow. I appreciate the visual impact the different shades of grey can have on a moment. I recently picked up a copy of 52 Assignments - Black & White by Brian Lloyd Duckett. The 1st Assignment is all about…

Portrait Moments
2022-05-10 22:09:15 UTC
The Human Face is a landscape full of narrative. I find this most compelling for my camera. My inspiration is making normal people see their beauty. I have no problem photographing family, friends and random people I meet on my journey through life. I have learnt so much about human…

Unexpected Surprises
2021-08-14 21:05:57 UTC
I met these lovely ladies today. They were part of the Caribbean Culture Market today.They were promoting the idea that “EVERYONE HAD TALENT”. This caught my attention and I initiated a conversation with Gorsharon on the left. She was lovely, engaging and friendly. They all accepted my invitation for a…

2020 Vision | Portraits Of People
2020-09-13 18:57:03 UTC
People moments is another subject I love. Watching. Observing. Life in these moments reveals so many expressions. I wait, contemplate and then create. Candid moments are ok. Some scenes I don’t want to disturb. My joy are the Portraits that reveal something. Character, Expression and Identity. My best moment occur…

2020 Vision | Rainbow Jam
2020-09-13 17:07:26 UTC
We all know the impact of seeing a Rainbow. It’s one of nature’s great gifts to us. How do you feel when you see a Rainbow? It’s a very personal moment, as if Mother Nature is saying, “this is for you”🌈 A Red Hat. Red Shoes Stylish Accessories. A Rainbow…

The Fuji XF90mm F2
2020-04-15 19:01:14 UTC
I recently acquired The Fuji XF 90mm F2. I think this may be my favourite Fuji Lens. The XF35mm 1.4 has stolen my heart for day to day image creation - however, the XF90mm has been on my Bucket List for some time now simply because I just love Faces.…

Project 23mm | People - The Face of Lebanon
2018-08-27 21:55:00 UTC
This final post is a tribute to all of the people I encountered during my week long stay in Lebanon. This lovely couple were celebrating their engagement right outside my apartment. You may have seen this image of Judy from a previous post. We chatted about Photography and ended up…

Maxi And Renata
2018-07-03 10:47:17 UTC
This is Maxi, one of the cutest dogs in my neighbourhood. This image was created using my camera in remote control via my iPhone. This is one time when technology really impressed me. My phone and camera talking to each other like is miraculous. Anyway, last Sunday morning, I struck…

Roger’s 75th Birthday
2018-07-02 09:14:26 UTC
Event Photography has become very interesting to me. In my former life, this type of event was my stage for my work as a Magician. Allow me to be honest - as a magician working in this environment, I HATED IT. As a Photographer, creating memorable images, this is a…

Hearing “NO”
2018-07-01 09:34:05 UTC
I love photographing people. Candid moments are fine and part of my mission, however, I find creating images of people with consent very satisfying. The secret to a successful Street Portrait is in direct proportion to the depth of rapport I have managed to create. In fact, my best images…

Street Portraits
2018-06-19 21:54:41 UTC
Street Photography is a very magical aspect of my work. What brings it to life are the fantastic conversations I have had with random strangers. The images above got created because these two fine gentleman recognised me from my TV appearances on ITVs Penn & Teller FOOL US. This is…

My Number 1 Model
2018-06-19 21:35:18 UTC
Since I started on this journey, I have embraced many different genres of image creation. I can say capturing images of people is my favourite. I love creating portraits. At the start of this year, I decided to create more images of people, specifically women. My project was called “A…

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