Entries by Richard Olpin

Decision made, time to put myself on the spot again..

September 2, 2015 in /by

About five years ago I submitted a panel of images to the Royal Photographic Society to be assessed for a ‘distinction’ from the Society.  I was successful in my submission, and that entitled me to use the letters ‘LRPS’ after my name as a ‘Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society’. For the past few years […]

Tefnut Spirals

July 17, 2015 in , , /by

The delightful  Tefnut Spirals, shot in her crypt one sunday afternoon.. I’d only popped over to do a few quick snaps of her in a t-shirt to promote her boyfriend’s band. Funny how things work out, eh?

Copyright in Photography

July 3, 2015 in , /by

(Article original published on PurplePort. Reproduced with permission from Andy Lewis Photography) In this article I will try to cover the basics of copyright and common misconceptions. This is not meant to be the definitive answer to all situations. Copyright law in some cases can be a very complex. If you feel any part of […]

(Humour) What if Hitmen Were Asked to Work for Free?

June 4, 2015 in , /by

Photographers often get asked to shoot for free in exchange for experience, exposure, future work, and images for their portfolio. What if a hitman were approached with the same request? That’s the idea found in the 4.5-minute sketch above by College Humor, titled “Guy Who’s Too Cheap To Pay An Assassin.” Oh, and it pokes […]

Layla

May 16, 2015 in , /by

A quick mono edit of the lovely Layla, shot at Eyebox Studio in Bristol this evening. Expect to see a lot more of this young lady very soon!