AMCH Photography

Rhesus - "Liar" Video and Photoshoot

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:45:00 -0500

This month I worked on the last part of local band Rhesus’ Spotlight Package for their single “Liar”. Nitesh Patel our Videographer for Spotlight from Adapt Productions and I were at the Black Country Museum “bright” and early at 6:30am to begin filming and a behind the scenes photoshoot.

The shoot had a victorian theme with Lindsay (Bass) as a heartless strumpet playing on the emotions of 3 young men, Rich (Vocals/Lead Guitar), Ben (Guitar/Backing Vocals) and Kieran (Drums).

Marie, our Copywriter for Spotlight from Good as Gold Writing Services joined the band after a long day on set to carry out an interview for the Band’s Press Pack and Biography which will be finalised shortly.

Rhesus were so great to work with throughout their spotlight package, they had a great attitude, talent and knew exactly what they wanted!

You can see the Band’s completed Spotlight Package soon at www.amchphotography.co.uk

Below are some of my favourite snaps from the day!

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"Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I..."

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:54:29 -0400

“Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.”

- Robert Frost

The Pritchard-Blakemore Family...

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:44:30 -0400

Some of my favourite images from a recent lifestyle shoot with the Pritchard-Blakemore Family. We decided that Cannock Chase would be an ideal venue as it had plenty of space for the boys to run around and it was a beautiful day. An absolutley wonderful family and so much fun to work with… thank you guys :o) This shoot reminded me just how lucky I am to do what I do and just how much I love it!

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{ Project } Broken Black Country - Cavendish House, Dudley.

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:04:00 -0400

Location One of my twelve location Black Country project is Cavendish House in Dudley.

This huge office block was originally built in the 1960’s and has now fallen into decay and disrepair. Once earmarked for redevelopment back in 2008 which for some re ason fell through, Cavendish House still remains a landmark to date.

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Broken Black Country { SNEAK PEEK }

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:00 -0400

Announcing a new project from AMCH Photography!

As you may know AMCH Photography is based in the Black Country and I’m pleased to say I have spent most of my life here. So, naturally the area is close to my heart and I wanted to share it with people through images in my own (unique) way.

This project will span a full 12 months covering numerous locations, not the usual tourist parts, but the parts that are let’s just say are less publicised ;o)

Can you guess where the first set was taken? The first person to comment on all sneak peek blog posts over the 12 months with the correct guesses will win a complete set of prints.

Stay tuned to see the full set here next week!

Nine Days Lane - PR Shoot Shenanigans

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:25:02 -0400

In June I had the immense pleasure of doing a PR shoot for Nine Days Lane for the release of their new EP.

I had so much fun with these guys, check out their Facebook Page and get down to their EP Launch 29th July 2011 @ The HMV Institute.

Be there or be square people \m/

A x x

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Business Portraiture Event...

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:05:00 -0400

Back in April I held a business portraiture event in St. Paul’s square, Birmingham and was lucky enough to have Lorna Allen as one of my clients. Lorna owns Homestay Online which offers fantastic English culture home-stays for those wishing to improve their English language skills.

I really enjoyed working with Lorna and I’m pleased to say she was really happy with the results… here are my faves. Thanks Lorna :o)

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Birmingham Loves Photographers: In Focus - Portrait Photography

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:13:41 -0400

Birmingham Loves Photographers: In Focus - Portrait Photography:

birminghamphotographers:

Birmingham Loves Photographers produces a series of ‘In Focus’ features where photographers from around the second city can submit photos and a maximum four line description on the chosen topic.

This In Focus is on the topic ‘Portrait Photography’

Portrait photography for…

Thanks for my 1st Feature… Craig Bush of Birmingham Loves Photographers :o) Look for Andrea Chance-Hill … That’s me!

The musical talents of... Nine Days Lane & Slim Fit Gym Kit

Tue, 17 May 2011 18:46:11 -0400

You may remember back in April I covered part of the “Kids Can’t Fly” Tour at the Flapper & Firkin in Birmingham where I met some fantastic local talent in the form of Nine Days Lane. They were kind enough to invite me to another of their gigs where they performed alongside the equally splendid Slim Fit Gym Kit at the HMV Institute, Temple Room on the 6th May.

It was the first time I had heard SFGK and I have to say I couldn’t resist putting my Nikon to one side and having a bit of a jig! If I could describe Slim Fit Gym Kit for you, I would have to say they are a mix between Joy Division and The White Lies (right up my flagpole to be fair!)

Hmmm as for the venue… I had been warned previously by a few colleagues about the lighting in the Temple Room at the HMV Institute (having never shot in that particular room before), however nothing could have prepared me for just how bad it actually was. However, not to be dis-heartened I still got some great shots…

HUGE spanks to Nine Days Lane for inviting me along and I hope to work with you guys in the near future! :o)

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Stanford Hall - Volkswagen Show

Mon, 16 May 2011 18:40:31 -0400

At the end of April I popped over to Stanford Hall in Leicestershire for its yearly Volkswagen show. The Hall was built in the 1690’s for Rodger Cave and is still in his family today. It was a real treat to be able to stroll around it’s grounds, although I didn’t get to peek inside :o(

I arrived on a Friday evening for a BBQ and beer, camped in a freezing cold marquee and woke up Sunday morning on an airbed that decided to spring a leak!? Anyhooo, as usual I wanted to share some of my faves with you guys :o)

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Vera & Julia

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:53:01 -0400

In April I was fortunate enough to work with the very beautiful Vera & Julia from Germany. The shoot was fab and they just LOVED the pictures… two very happy clients! Just wanted to share some of the results with you guys :o)

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Toyah Wilcox, HMV Institute, Birmingham

Tue, 03 May 2011 16:45:03 -0400

All my life I have loved music and covering live music events is possibly the part of my job I most enjoy, so when I was commissioned by Sanctuary Studios back in April to cover Toyah Wilcox live I was truly honoured and soooo excited! Toyah was fantastic and well supported by Dead Film Star and Drag. The evening was a fantastic success (cheeky beers and all!) and made for some great shots. Here are some of my favourites from the night… rock and indeed roll people… ;o) \m/

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Local Talent - The Flapper & Firkin, Birmingham

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:08:43 -0400

Kid’s Can’t Fly/Mimi Soya Tour - 12 April 2011

I recently shot a gig @ The Flapper & Firkin, Birmingham as part of my personal portfolio expansion and discovered some unforgettable local talent in the form of Kids Can’t Fly, Nine Days Lane, Mimi Soya and Taking Hayley.

Also had the pleasure of bumping into Danny from Concerts Captured, a well respected colleague and a refreshing change from some of the not-so-friendly photographers I have recently bumped into at gigs recently! Gotta say my personal favourites of the evening were Mimi Soya, Nine Days Lane and Taking Hayley - so much so I bought their EPs straight after the gig :o) Please click on the links above to visit their facebook pages… had a wkd nite and got some fab shots!

Full set of pix up on www.amchphotography.co.uk soon, in the meantime these are some of my faves from the evening:

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