tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16940822332765114072011-11-13T22:50:48.657ZNews and updates from Sigma StudiosSigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-13813778616150890152011-10-01T00:41:00.010+01:002011-10-01T00:52:22.673+01:00

Had a few days when I was able to shoot at Datington Hall, Lupton House and Oldway Mansion, Had spectacular gowns from Serenity Gowns and Nigel Sargent. and beautiful models Kirsty and Casmine and here are a few to enjoy

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-32646036087106314232011-09-03T00:12:00.009+01:002011-09-03T00:22:17.132+01:00

Today had the great pleasure of photographing Abbey. She wanted some images for submission to a model agency and some for her own use here are a couple of images we took , she is a very good young model and one agency has agreed to look at her images to see if they would like to sign her up.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-69063523610502000522011-06-04T10:14:00.007+01:002011-06-04T10:19:56.866+01:00

This is Ella, I have photographed her since she was born, she is a real little dream.These were taken when her parents came back for the maternity shoot for Ella's new Brother or Sister which is not yet known.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-12661878128980564352011-06-04T09:55:00.013+01:002011-06-04T10:08:08.253+01:00

Took some images at living Coast to show what a great venue it is for conferencing special occasions and for weddings. One of the most beautiful locations in Torbay.The images are to capture the relaxed feeling of the place the style of the place and the wonderful views. These images show that the Living Coast is somewhere to check out for those special occasions.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-42461377721148763072011-06-04T09:32:00.008+01:002011-06-04T09:40:06.541+01:00

Done the first location workshop with the students this year, These are a few images of Sophie Potterton, who is a signed up model, that has been coming to me for her professional folio images.These are snatched photographs take while teaching.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-46566063720904066772011-05-12T16:53:00.000+01:002011-05-13T21:41:40.054+01:00

What an enjoyable day with the wonderful model Sophie Potterton, displaying the master craftsmanship of Nigel Sargents bespoke garments

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-59633508622012107732011-05-02T00:02:00.006+01:002011-05-02T00:14:41.324+01:00

These are some bride shots taken at Oldway Mansion,showing this beautiful building, and how it is a great location for brides to look their best.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-91001417614679722842011-04-14T16:36:00.016+01:002011-04-14T18:14:59.481+01:00

Yesterdays shoot at Edgemoor hotel Bovey Tracy, To advertise their wedding services using Serenity gowns of Newton Abbot, and Models Miranda and Chelsea.Some traditional images and some more contemporary images.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-22032657778293207392011-04-03T19:00:00.007+01:002011-04-03T19:04:07.050+01:00

Had a dance shoot on Friday part of a project that I am doing,here are some of the images

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-69097005843677122812011-03-13T13:19:00.008Z2011-03-13T13:25:51.163Z

Some new images from recent portrait shoots

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-36912059956661581112011-02-15T10:43:00.014Z2011-02-15T10:55:30.699Z

Had the opportunity of photographing Louise Sumner the wonderful multi award winning,Wedding and Environmental Portrait photographer, Louise is not a modelbut was an absolute pleasure to work with her understanding of the modelling sideof the industry and her ability to produce such diversity of look was breath taking.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-38223828768295721082011-02-15T09:38:00.007Z2011-02-15T09:57:15.957Z

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-55893258583198938342010-12-23T18:51:00.009Z2010-12-23T19:04:52.902Z

Was approach by Nigel Sargent the dress designer to take some images of his work, he showed me his wedding, and evening dresses. I could see the potential they had.I was due to do a shoot with Emma Lewis the model, to bring her folio up to date, so amalgamated the two shoots together. We approached Boringdon Hall Hotel to do the shoot there, they were very helpful. So after on delay due to Snow

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-64047609188579058012010-12-17T11:09:00.002Z2010-12-17T11:13:07.886Z

Have been nominated by the judges for contemporary photographer 2010.My image of the Mad Hatress has reached the final selection.The winner will be selected in January and announced at a Gala Banquet in London which I will be attending.Here is the press release covering it.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-84642694174356836982010-09-18T22:53:00.015+01:002010-09-19T09:32:17.968+01:00

This last few weeks I have had success in placing a number of models with agencies. Here are just a few that have been successful, and already are staring to get work through these contacts.I have also added a couple that have been sent up with favourable interest and are awaiting final signing up.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-6945635053452177442010-09-18T20:25:00.000+01:002010-09-18T22:53:49.876+01:00

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-68419116591826629302010-09-18T19:36:00.021+01:002010-09-18T20:24:30.621+01:00

We have had a great month for weddings, here are some samples of the images, from them.I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the couples for choosing Sigma Studios, with the pleasure of recording their very special days. also with the opportunity of sharing there wedding days with them.I would like to wish them all every happiness in their married lives together. I would also like to

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-23105970173920722692010-09-18T19:29:00.007+01:002010-09-23T15:59:29.115+01:00

Had the pleasure of producing the images for Essential Chiropractic. This new clinic is situated at 100 Newton Road Torquay. It has all the up to date equipment to give a complete service, it also has two charming practitioners in Richard and Dipty to administer it.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-48427597442742931212010-05-29T17:48:00.013+01:002010-05-29T18:05:57.354+01:00

Had some work to do for the Berry Head Hotel in Brixham which has the premiere position of hotels in Torbay the view is spectacular.I also wanted some bridal shots for advertising, and wanted some with Rhododendrons and Blue bells.So I arranged with Zoe to spend the day doing some wedding shots, and some studio theatrical shots, then some beach shots. Quite a day, but the results were as you can

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-7548078673260786392010-04-02T12:49:00.006+01:002010-04-02T12:58:28.551+01:00

Just completed some themed studio work the first two images are of Zoe One The Mad Hatress, the second Organic Woman.The four at the end are of Stephanie who assists me, this week she obtained her Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. So as a reward for doing so well after our last shoot of the day, I took some studio shots of her as her favourite Twilight character.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-9287730474881226582010-03-07T21:34:00.013Z2010-03-07T22:01:32.832Z

Was asked to cover a charity fashion show for the Lupton trust to raise money for the Restoration of the beautiful Lupton House.The show was in two parts new Wedding Dresses and almost new donated dresses, the latter were auctioned off to raise money.The wedding dresses were supplied by BLUSH BRIDAL of Abbey Road Torquay and they supplied them as a donation to the trust they were magnificent and

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-48864441760879951302010-02-26T16:53:00.002Z2010-02-26T17:04:41.247Z

Worked with Zoe Fay for a number of shoots, and on one of them we decided to enter here for the GM TV face of the year competition.She has now been short listed for the final selection.Here is the news paper write up on it.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-7213209256559411132010-01-23T21:24:00.002Z2010-01-23T21:28:25.313Z

This is the press cutting from the Herald Express Torquay edition reporting the results of the Fashion Photographer of the year with the SWPP 2010

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-62979554450437633312010-01-08T10:31:00.001Z2010-01-08T10:40:05.958Z

The above image won a gold award this year, and has been short listed for the award of Fashion photographer 2009.The model is Emma Lewis, who I have used on a number of occasions to add to her portfolio, and in turn she has being instrumental in developing my profile of extended wedding photography, where the bride can be photographed in situations that it is not possible to be photographed on

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-69911035058682014472009-10-03T09:57:00.011+01:002009-10-03T10:17:26.316+01:00

Had a days shoot with Emma Lewis she is a model that I have used to enhance my portfolio because she is a brunette and has a strong Latin look.This shoot was done on a no fee either way bases , and they are always great because we were working with no restraints.We stared at the Bedford Hotel where Jane the manageress gave us permission to use their wonderful facilities. then on to the English

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-33351771633206487692009-08-22T14:44:00.010+01:002009-08-22T15:41:37.667+01:00

Following on from the wonderful Wedding of Fiona & James I cannot let it go past without a mention of St Mawes Castle. As one could only expect the best from Fiona & James St Mawes Castle will not disappoint anyone that chooses it for their Wedding venue. Standing on the opposite side to Pendennis Castle on the Fal Estuary.Its spectacular views, are only matched by the Castle itself, When

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-44618402032575619922009-08-22T13:04:00.010+01:002009-08-22T15:39:38.956+01:00

I had the privilege of taking the wedding photographs for Fiona and Jame's wedding at the beautiful setting of St Mawes Castle in Cornwall. The day was wonderful and the setting magnificent. Every detail was perfectly planed and executed, nothing was left to chance, and the sun shone on the day in more ways than one because it went off as smoothly as it could.From my point of view it could not

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-3650434774320751172009-07-27T20:55:00.008+01:002009-07-27T21:33:36.249+01:00

I first met Chelsea Colledge when she was a baby at her aunties wedding, her auntie being one of the models I have used and had a great deal of success with. You must photograph Chelsea her Auntie would say and of course the day came when indeed Chelsea came for her first shoot. There must be something in the family because they produce without exception very attractive offspring, and Chelsea was

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-44023792258752861722009-07-27T20:33:00.009+01:002009-07-29T16:16:12.175+01:00

Alannah is a young lady that has come to me for images for a portfolio.She is sixteen years old and is chaperoned by her mother because of her age.She had a test shoot to start with, it went very well considering it was her first time in a studio, and she had never met me before. The results were good, but I did say that she would need to concentrate on her expressions before we shot any more.The

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-13850038831703440612009-07-27T19:04:00.002+01:002009-07-28T14:54:32.193+01:00

Had the privilege of being asked to do the programme and photographic coverage for the TOADS production of Hello Dolly! it was very entertaining and as always of the top quality that one expects from a TOADS production.One of the highlights for me, was at the presentation to the cast of the images, we had a slight technical hitch to start with, but when we finally got going, the cast sang along

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-17665641009034803282009-05-09T10:11:00.008+01:002009-05-09T10:41:10.587+01:00

HiAs a professional photographer I do a great deal of portfolio work, and as many photographers will tell you, that can be an arduous task, as one soon becomes aware that the clients ambitions well exceed their abilities. I must say that I am very fortunate is so much as most of the models that come to me come from the same source, and generally, although their ability is excellent, they do need

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-43918577043925750662009-05-09T00:09:00.009+01:002009-05-09T00:46:06.330+01:00

Hi I will in the second part of this blog talk about the wonderful Island of Mallorca, however while we were there we discovered this wonderful young group of entertainers called Dreamteam, they were not only individually very gifted, but together they were truly excellent. They came from all over Europe, mainly Scandinavia, but their voices, scope of styles, and ingenuity, was quite

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-62656805272569857632009-05-08T23:42:00.009+01:002009-05-09T00:47:18.169+01:00

The second is the wonderful island of Mallorca, I have been privileged to have traveled to many wonderful places, never thinking of going to Mallorca. However when I visited the travel agents recently to check on tickets to visit my sister in Cyprus they had a last minute holiday to Mallorca on special offer I could not refuse so for the first time I was there and what a pleasant surprise OK the

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-8553459324980535262009-04-18T17:53:00.007+01:002009-04-19T18:58:33.240+01:00

Hi. The other day I had the pleasure of photographing the second part of a three part Trash the dress project.Using the same model Chelsea Colledge we travelled up to Bristol to the Cabot Circus Shopping Centre, to get Chelsea and the dress into the ornamental fountains in Quaker Friers Square.This was only made possible with the help and permission of the Cabot Circus managements staff in

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-70243495703541010092009-04-18T17:43:00.004+01:002009-04-20T15:02:10.975+01:00

Hi.This is a commercial commission from a company dealing in clocks and watches.I saw the Dandelion seed head and remembered the childhood practice of blowing the seed s off the main Dandelion and how many times it took we used to say that was the time of day. Hence the Dandelion Clock and it satisfied the customers requirements as well as bringing back childhood memories.

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-45464648709235794692009-03-21T22:42:00.009Z2009-03-22T10:05:35.552Z

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-27519618265721304452009-03-21T22:13:00.007Z2009-04-20T15:01:18.865+01:00

The latest rage in America is "Trashing the Wedding Dress" after the Wedding day. This will make many brides and (Mum's) blood run cold. However it is not as bad as it seems, it is just a difference in phraseology between our friends across the pond, and ourselves. Their idea of trashing is very different from ours. So let me introduce "Trashing the Wedding Dress" UK style. As a professional

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-34563901016005446922009-03-21T21:51:00.010Z2009-04-20T15:13:33.035+01:00

We have been fortunate to have been given the opportunity to produce the photographs for Martin & Kim Brooks's wonderful new holiday cottage complex. These cottages have been converted to the highest standard, and will provide the most wonderful place to stay when visiting Torbay. As you will see from the pictures above, no effort has been spared in producing units of the highest standard, every

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-82620212205337056662009-03-21T21:42:00.000Z2009-03-21T21:43:24.060Z

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-90327868573605803812009-03-08T19:35:00.000Z2009-03-08T19:53:03.977Z

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-32279824123313129042009-03-08T18:55:00.000Z2009-03-08T19:28:07.670Z

I was pleased to be entrusted with taking the images for the refurbishing of Exeters longest established Mens Outfitters, almost 200 years of trading in the city.It was a pleasure to again work with Martin McCully of Milkand2, to produce images for Luget's new webb site. In addition to those images, I also produced the images being put forward to Devon Life to cover the re opening event.The

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694082233276511407.post-59464836658914569692009-03-07T20:33:00.000Z2009-03-07T21:07:10.721Z

HiWelcome to the new blog of Sigma Studios. I am Clive Figes the proprietor and will be keeping you up to date with all that's happening with Sigma Studios as and when it happens.I am myself an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society as well as an Associate member of both The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers and The British Professional Photographer's Association. Having this

Sigma Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01347071816667148696noreply@blogger.com0