What’s been happening

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So since my last blog and the Christmas period I’ve been pretty slow on updating PicJP. That’s mainly down to getting out and about doing some stock photography, and I’ve recently been working on this:

A golden poppy
Recoloured photo to become a golden poppy

Beginning as a beautiful red poppy, I choose this photo as I’ve been wanting to get back into recolouring for a while. Although a little late after the celebrations, the idea behind this was to create something to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One (WW1). It might be late in those terms and even later to be sharing it with you but I personally believe we should take the opportunity to remember those who’ve lost their lives in conflict any time we can.

I opted for gold because there is something striking and celebratory about the colour all at once. I have to admit I’m really pleased with how the light baubles around it turned out too. It makes such a wonderful background with a feel of burning embers (or is that just me??). Would love to read what you think in the comments below.

To help advertise my partners more I’ve also launched a new Partner offers page – which can be accessed via the menu on the homepage. You can of course bookmark the link above so you never lose it. At the moment it’s primarily Sky mobile and broadband deals as I’m testing whether to have them all partner offers on one page, or to have them as separate for ease. What do you think? Leave a comment below

Photography and video requests

As mentioned above I’m looking for new photography and video opportunities. This could be anything from standard requests like music videos, gig photography, music videos, or even editing something you’ve already captured.

For example are you a gamer who needs any footage edited together? Or a have a feature film to edit – I’m skilled with both Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier, and additional skills in colouring and audio. Get in touch at jpphotography@sky,com and we can discuss.

England v Brazil

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Last weekend I was at the England v Brazil Women’s International match, played at Notts County’s Meadow Lane ground – my first visit to this amazing ground, and big thanks to all the people their helping me find my way around and back again.

I’m still writing out for consent and permissions to sell some of the photos I took, and hopefully they’ll be on her soon. In the meantime I thought I’d share some of my snaps to give you a feel of the game.

So I’ll jump in and start with Fran Kirby’s goal, and game winner, which was scored after 2 minutes. A good cross from the right by Lucy Bronze and Kirby’s head did the rest. A powerful header which beat the diving Barbara – Brazil’s keeper.



I remember reading earlier this week how Phil Neville, England Manager, would take Kirby over Brazil’s Marta, and I have to agree so would I. I know it’s only a friendly but she didn’t offer Brazil much, although she did pick an injury up during the first half. A half which saw very few chances from Brazil, with Alves De Silva’s shot below amongst them.

Brazil's Alves da Silva has a long range shot at England's goal

Brazil’s Alves da Silva has a long range shot at England’s goal

England where just the opposite with lots of chances coming there way – with their inability to take them possibly a slight concern for Phil Neville. Then again sometimes you can just have an off day, and the next time they could all be taken and the victory more comfortable.

The whole England team impressed me on my first time covering them, but stand outs for me had to be Fran Kirby- for her goal of course but also for the way she dominated her portion of the pitch, doing very little wrong.

Toni Duggan was really lively down the left wing, and Nikita Parris, a player who I’ve seen on television but is so much better when you see her live. The knowledge and skill she has to keep the ball and keep the team moving is fascinating to watch. And finally, Rachel Daly who I’ve heard a lot about but never been able to see play – she worked tirelessly all match and while not getting on the scoresheet was a handful for the Brazil defence.

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I’m not at any matches or events this weekend but do have a few things in the stocks for the following weekend. Don’t forget it’s Non-League football day, so go down and support your local club.

Which leaves me to say it was International Day of the Girl: Girls belong in football on 10 October, and to say thanks to all those girls and women playing football currently and blazing the trail for girls of the future.  It surely can only continue to get bigger and bigger in my opinion.

Coming up

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My second blog in as many days – I’m clearly hooked ?.

In the main I’m currently sorting out games to attend for the weekend.

Hoping to cover a National League game at the weekend. Looking at Hartlepool, Gateshead, York, Newcastle Benfield and Darlington in the main but could always change. Which is always a good thing and a good way to visit New grounds, return to others and get a really good feel of National League football.

In Women’s football I’m aiming to be at Manchester United’s game at home to Durham, 12 noon kick off on 30 September. Failing that I could be at the Arsenal.game.

So watch this space and I’ll keep you updated on where I’ll be.

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