Wish 143 - A short film by Tom Bidwell

It's not very often you get to see behind the scenes of a film, but I had this opportunity to shoot some stills for the production company. The above shot is for the poster, the DVD cover and for
the film promotion.

The film crew and I were on top of a hill in the freezing wind. During film takes and still shots, you could watch the rain coming up the valley. When the rain hit everything was covered up in plastic, people too. Who says the life of a photographer is glamorous!

Wish 143 is a film written by Tom Bidwell, it's a slightly autobiographical account of his life when he was younger. Jim Carter plays the priest who befriends Tom and the story takes on some interesting twists and turns.

The film launches at The Encounters Film Festival in Bristol this Autumn.

California Sunshine

It's been a while since my last blog...been a bit busy! Yesterday I arrived in San Francisco and today moved down to San Jose. Have been out scouting for locations today, and have bagged a fab 1950's style diner. Here's the patriotic view from my hotel window...

Exhibiting at The Old Truman Brewery, London

Amango is delighted to announce their involvement in the coming Alumni show at The Old Truman Brewery. Amanda graduated from Salisbury College of Art (now Wiltshire College) and was asked to join the Alumni group of members to exhibit in this year's show.

The exhibition is open from Thursday 18th until Monday 22nd June 10.00 - 7.00pm

Amango & The Bristol Design Festival

Tonight is the launch party of The Bristol Design Festival.




Amango Photography is the only photographer taking part and some of Amanda’s latest work will be exhibited alongside some fantastic illustrators and award winning designers.
The exhibition runs from 6 – 11th JUNE 2009 in The Old Fire Station, Bristol. And is open 10:00 - 19:00 with free entry.

Amango is now on Twitter!

Amango is now on Twitter! So, if you would like to catch up on the very latest updates, follow us here...

Amango shoots the new cover for Future Music Magazine

The new issue of Future Music is out now on news stands.

It's not often you see DJ Xtopher gracing the cover in a white suit or sporting a keytar! But the eighties are back and with Spandau Ballet reforming and white suits being of the moment, we had to shoot this idea and put it on the cover.

There are technical challenges with shooting white on white and keeping detail, whilst watching reflections on the keytar don't blow out!

Something new from VOTB

It's not often you get to hang out in a forest with a group of musicians, in full make-up and costume. So when I was asked to shoot the latest set of promotional shots for VOTB I couldn't resist. It was a full on day, having to work hand in hand with a film director and producer. We had to coordinate my still shots around the band's video, which was being shot on the same day. It had to have a separate look to the film whilst retaining a similar feel. I'll keep you posted as to the film's launch.

VOTB, better known as Voice of the Bomb, are a talented band that look comfortable on a stadium stage. I keep your eyes on these guys...Download Festival, I wouldn't be surprised.

This was a fantastic opportunity to try out my new lensbaby and rethink the way I work. You just can't do normal with this lens. Have a look for yourself!