The Watersmeet Hotel Photoshoot

Last week I was commissioned by a marketing company from Bristol to photograph a very nice hotel at Combesgate near Woolaombe Devon.

The Hotel Built in 1907 as an Edwardian Gentleman's residence by the sea, Watersmeet has been gently transformed over the years into an elegant country house hotel it over looks the beach and is only a few minutes walk to the village of woolacombe.

The photography brief was to drive photographs consisting of both interior and exterior shots as well as some food photography and lifestyle photography on the beach.

I couldn't resist getting the hotel manager Stephen to test the water out I think the verdict was it wasn't too bad........................................................

Pole Fitness Photo-Shoot

On Sunday I was in Barnstaple Photographing the Students and Instructors at Pole Affinity.

Historically, the art of pole dancing began in the 1920`s in America. Dancing companies would travel around the country and perform in tents. The poles that were holding the tents up began to be used as a prop by the dancers to enhance their routines. The pole dance then evolved from the tents to burlesque and bar environments during the 1950`s and took on a more erotic form of entertainment. Using a pole to perform any routine involves a blend of gymnastics and dancing therefore pole dancing is regarded as a performing art. In the Chinese culture for example, the pole is used within the cabaret and circus environment for artistic and acrobatic stage performances.

These Ladies have some serious strength I couldn't even hold myself on a pole let alone hang upside down suspended by one leg. The Students Ranges from beginner to advanced and came from all over North Devon.

For More info about Pole Fitness and Future Pole Fitness Photoshoots check out

http://www.pole-affinity.com

or

http://www.andycaseyphotography.co.uk