Walcott's WAG

Some WAG's have been giving one of the tabloids favourite subjects a bad reputation, Melanie Slade is a breath of fresh air for their future.
Last Thursday was a privledge to hang out with all the Walcott's at their new home.
Melanie maybe very young, but her feet are firmley on the ground.
It wasn't Footballers Wives, no precious pretentions or diva tantrums. Still early days? more a product of a balanced and well judged upbringing.

Harlequins Gentle Giant

Tuesday's photography was at the Harlequins Stoop ground for Marketing mag of Tony Copsey.
Not a security guard in site. No one at reception even.
And Mr Copsey arrived by himself, early, and helped carry my equipment to the location of my choice.
A Gent and a giant at near 7 ft. Why can't football be as easy to work with.

Gareth Bale - The lads done well

The difference between football & other sport's stars is only growing wider as last week proved (see Harlequins Gentle Giant).
Visiting Southampton's training ground last monday to photograph Gareth Bale for FourFourTwo mag, I was kept at arms length and always supervised by security and minders.
Gareth is treated like a god. Something refected in his goal celebration pose that proved the winner from the shoot.

Build me a Rocket Boy's

Some men are born for great things.
Some are born to touch the stars.
Well, maybe not the stars but maybe fifty feet of atmosphere with Tristans small rocket.
Here are some pictures from the beach on sunday at Portmeirion.