Software you need to be using as a creative

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Over the last six months we have been making a conscious effort to reduce the amount of paper we use, while doing this I have come across some really great applications. This post is really about some great software you need to be using as a creative for collaboration, note making, sharing backing up and so much more. Evernote

Lets kick things off with Evernote, it may have been around [...]

One Show 2012 Design awards Winner BEKO, “The Recorded Contents” Campaign By TBWA\Istanbul

One Show 2012 Design awards Winner BEKO, "The Recorded Contents" Campaign By TBWA\Istanbul

You’ve probably heard of or at least seen some of TBWA’s, work being one of the most talented design agencies on the world it’s no surprise they have won the 2012 One Show Design awards along with countless other awards for this campaign.

This particular campaign really caught my eye for a number of reasons, I was wondering what on earth is going on when I first saw it, then [...]

Welcome to Hell…. Website hell

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You may have come across some of these before but apparently we have missed them until now. We all remember the 90’s and the web in the 90’s well some people seem to have missed the passing of the millennium.

These have to be some of the worst websites in existence, some particularly scary but others will make you smile and really cringe.

Just to make your day and before [...]

★ Best Of the month. April

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It’s that time of the month and it’s our second Best Of The Month selection. We have some really great finds this month from all around the world. Mostly Photography this month, but we have had such a hard group to pick from after finding some stunning art work.

We really hope you enjoy this month’s selection, if you have any of your own work you would like to suggest [...]

Meet the Last Jedi, Kyle Walrond

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Who you may be asking? Well for those who aren’t one of his 1000+ followers on Instagram Last Jedi or Kyle Walrond is an extremely talented street photographer, who I just so happened to bump into a few weeks back purely by chance after he recognised me from a picture he had taken on the London Underground.

Trying to get ‘Natural’ looking street photography has always been something I have [...]

Six powerful, super cool and famous video adverts from around the world

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Video adverts can create a brand with the digital world that we live in today there is nothing more powerful than a cool and impacting video campaign. We have taken a look at some of the most recent and not so recent powerful advertising campaigns from around the world.

We will also be looking at some print commercials over the next few days so keep a look out or subscribe [...]

Back to Herefordshire, Photography with the iPhone.

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I have been back in Herefordshire this weekend, it’s been so nice to have a break from the city. Amazing London may be, but it can get a bit grey and hectic after a while and what better way to have a break than go back home to the countryside of Herefordshire.

As usual I’ve been out on some lengthy walks with Archie and what a delight it is to [...]

Words are your most powerful weapon. Beautiful & Inspiring Typography

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Typography is a beautiful way to communicate to an audience using words and art. Typography can be visually stunning but clear and eye catching. We take a look at some of the most inspiring and creatively beautiful typography.

Typography has been a key focus in the new Lakewood media website, from the homepage intro to the page sections headings. It was clear from the start that we wanted to communicate [...]

The Doors of Highbury Fields

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As those familiar with London will know Highbury fields is a beautiful area in Islington near the Emirates Stadium. The fields are surrounded by some stunning building which I couldn’t help but snap a few images of.

Here are a bunch of my favourites, I have also made the red door into a 640×960 res version that will look pretty dam good as an iPhone background.

Feel free to download, [...]

A late but Happy New Year to you all

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I should start off by saying happy New Year, being the first post of 2012. I hope the New Year brings good fortunes to you all.

2012 is going to be an interesting year especially being in London with the 2012 Olympics, really not looking forward to the tube with the millions of people around but it will all be fun I hope.

I was hoping to share some pictures [...]

Christmas time in London, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and Southbank Christmas markets

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I almost forgot it was Christmas this year, I couldn’t believe November had passed. But there is always one great way of bringing the Christmas spirit to life. A classic German Christmas market (okay two), the smell, lights, people and the food all brings Christmas to life and makes for such a beautiful atmosphere.

I went to Hyde Parks Christmas market first, the event takes the appropriate name of Winter [...]

Combining worlds with art. Pencil Vs Photography, stunning work from Ben Heine

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Combining art forms is something that is usually not performed with great success, but artist Ben Heine as managed to create a worldwide following and introduced stupendous success with his Pencil Vs Camera project. His entire portfolio is breathtaking and his work can be seen in Vouge Brasil, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, MSN and endless other highly recognised places.

What really got me was his Pencil Vs Camera collection. Combining [...]

Thanks for failing Guy Fawkes…..

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Can you believe its November the 7th, well I can’t it seems like just a few weeks ago we were stood cold watching the fireworks of 2010 celebrating the failure of Guy Fawkes attempt to destroy parliament.

I decided to travel back to Hereford as it would be nice to be home to watch the fireworks, anyway we went to local fireworks display at Hereford Racecourse. I decided to take [...]

To the Big smoke, now in Islington, London

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You may be wondering where we have been the last week or so, don’t worry we haven’t got lost we have been working on our office in Islington, London which we share with Lakewood IT Support.

We now have a full office in Islington, London and Bodenham, Hereford both locations offer website design, branding, photography and even content copy writing.
Don’t worry if you are a customer based in [...]

A beautiful time of year

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With summer coming to an end and autumn upon us, it’s my favourite time of year to get out with the camera and get some great landscape images. With the evenings getting shorter and the leaves starting to drop, its the perfect setting of colourful, deep and moving photography.

From sunrises to sunsets the end of summer is such a beautiful time.

I have put together a collection of really [...]

High speed photography… At the river

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So who would have though a river in England would be so fun in September? Archie obviously, he seems to prefer swimming to walking, maybe it because he grew up next to a lake, who knows?

I started shooting high speed shots in the water a while ago, after experimenting and watching Archie jumping around in the river. The end results were very different to say the least, with some [...]

Portrait Photography 10 stunning stills

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What really makes a stunning, breathtaking portrait work? I believe a portrait is more than an image it should capture the subject and tell a story. Take a look at the stunning images below, all show breathtaking skill but in a simple effortless way.
The images below are some stunning pieces from various photographers all credited below.

 

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