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Custom Canvas for Atomic People Documentary BBC Iplayer

Studio Move!

Custom Canvas Commissions for Portrait Photography and Film As you may, or may not know, I've relocated my backdrop studio from the East Midlands ...
Extending your canvas in photoshop using AI generative expand.

Extending your canvas in photoshop using AI generative expand.

  Expanding your canvas in photoshop using AI generative fill. I’ve used this image taken by @neilwhitephoto using one of my hand painted canvases....
Ouchy Arms, Cookbook Releases and a Studio Opening

Ouchy Arms, Cookbook Releases and a Studio Opening

This week I've been somewhat cornered into an unplanned period of adminstrative convelesence. The cause of which centers around my recent ill judg...
A poem for Christmas 2020

A poem for Christmas 2020

Merry Christmas everyone. Your support, not just for me and my small business, but between all creatives, small businesses, painters, makers, tho...
Stir up Sunday!

Stir up Sunday!

The last Sunday before advent is the traditional date in the UK to get the family together and take turns with the sticky, messy & fun task of mixing up the Christmas pudding ingredients. ‘Stir up Sunday’ is a perfect way to bring some festive tradition to the family home and start the excitement of Christmas in November (If your kids need further encouragement!)

Wild Rabbit Ragu

Wild Rabbit Ragu

Available all year round, wild rabbit is leaner and tastier than the farmed variety although much less gamey than Hare. It’s rarely found in supermarkets, but most good butchers will be able to easily obtain one or two for you. Ask them to joint them. This recipe is a classic Italian slow braised stew, served here with pappardelle but you could also use this ragu as a base for lasagne or a rich rabbit ‘shepherd’s’ pie

Another 'in the studios' post with some top tips for painting with spray paint!

Another 'in the studios' post with some top tips for painting with spray paint!

Want to make your own hand painted backgrounds for food photography? I'm going to make a series of videos explaining some of the simple techniques I use at Woodrow Studios!
How I make my rust surfaces!

How I make my rust surfaces!

Want to know some tricks and tips for making awesome food photography backgrounds? I'll be sharing various 'how to' videos on this blog so you can see the processes involved in making detailed textured backdrops at Woodrow Studios.

 

Duck Egg Crème Brule

Duck Egg Crème Brule

Duck Egg Creme Brule

This is a recipe created for the summer 2020 edition of Gravitas Magazine. Photographed on Canon 6D /35MM Lens using or Rosa and Beton food photography backgrounds.

Tandoori Chicken Kebabs

Tandoori Chicken Kebabs

  Making your own Tandoori marinade is really easy and you can play around with the spices to your own taste. I love the use of chopped bay leaves ...
Gazpacho Recipe

Gazpacho Recipe

    A super simple classic chilled soup originating in Andalucia, summertime is the only time to make this, when tomatoes are at their best. Roma ...
Carry on creating...

Carry on creating...

    How’s everyone doing?  So far, I’ve been feeling pretty lucky. It’s been nice catching up with friends online, many of whom I’d probably n...