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I recently linked up with the Bradford Photographic Society for a studio shoot at the Silkwood Studios in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. The Bradford Photographic Society was formed by a small group of photography enthusiasts way back in November 1860. It has been active in the city ever since. It boasts to be one of the oldest photographic societies in the world. The model for the evening was The Divine Miss Aitch who is a part

I have recently been working with Premier Taekwondo in Huddersfield. Premier Taekwondo is the largest Taekwondo club in the UK with over 600 members and caters for people of all ages. It has been great to work with the team there, looking at aspects of club photography including camera set up, off camera light/flash photography and studio lighting set-ups. The club staff are really friendly as are the club members that I have spent time with.

I recently spent some time up in Northumberland with my family on a summer vacation. Such a stunning part of the world. We try and get up there at least once a year if we can. While I was there I managed to get out and photograph the coast as the sun was rising. Luckily there was plenty of drama on this stunning morning. The light was just magnificent. Most of these shots are taken

Gomersal Primary School’s own Arts Council recently visited the Arts Council Collection at the Longside Gallery at the fabulous Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The visit was devised in order for the young artists of Gomersal Primary School to get an insight into how major artworks are looked after and cared for when in transit, in storage and indeed when on loan in selected galleries or buildings when out on display to the public. The school council

I recently had the great pleasure of playing President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Bradford Playhouse last week on the 6th 7th and 8th of July. I joined the cast from the All Stars Performing Arts group who are an extremely talented bunch of young performers. The show was a massive hit and had 4 standing ovations. I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun performing. Usually I would have had my

This is a photograph of my other brother Ethan body boarding the white waters at the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottingham. Looks like fun eh? © Mike Barrett Photography 2017 – All Rights Reserved

This is a photograph of my brother Jake surfing the white waters at the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottingham. It is a world class white water venue where both of my brothers Jake and Ethan are usually found training in canoe and kayak slalom respectively. They are a very talented pair and hopefuls for the future. They both perform to some of the highest standards in Great Britain. This is Jake having a

Our friend, Mr Tordoff. Looking somewhat pensive. I really like this shot. You can almost see the daydream! © Mike Barrett Photography 2017 – All Rights Reserved

This is actually an iPhone shot. I was messing around with lighting and my daughter came over and asked what I was up to, so I took a few snaps on the phone. I really liked this one. Edited on the phone also using various apps. Processed with VSCO with b1 preset  

Spring is here and it is such a wonderful time of year. Everything new and bursting with life. The nights are getting lighter, the weather is warming up. Life is generally buzzing and there is an air of excitement in the atmosphere. Why not celebrate this spring by treating yourself and your family to a photo shoot? Capture those precious moments at this wonderful time of year and keep them for an eternity. My family photo

Here are some more shots from our trip to London. These were taken with my DSLR. Click on the images below to view the full pictures. © Mike Barrett Photography 2017 – All Rights Reserved

I’ve just spent a week in London with my family. We did the whole tourist thing. I have been to London many times but never done the site seeing and major attractions. I took a fair few photos on my DSLR which I have yet to download and have a look at, but here are a few shots that I took with my iPhone. Edits were done on the phone using Snapseed, Pixlr and VSCO. They

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A quick iPhone shot of the stunning sunshine this morning. I just liked the way it was hitting the tarmac over the rooftops. Beauty is everywhere! © Mike Barrett Photography 2017 – All Rights Reserved

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This is a re-edit of a photo that I took back in 2007. I was gigging a fair bit a the time and needed this for a promo image. A Selfie if you like. Before Selfies were a thing! © Mike Barrett Photography 2017 – All Rights Reserved

New work coming soon. ‘It’s not like I remember’. Watch this space.

A mundane walk to school? Never. A fascinating journey of beauty actually!

My daughter shouted out to me and my wife the other morning. “Mummy, Daddy, come and look at this”. There was a Sparrowhawk sitting as still as possible on our old gate over the road from our house. I really have no idea how she spotted it as it took my wife and I a while to see it sitting there. Even though my daughter was avidly pointing and saying, “There, there, there…” Every bird in the neighborhood

Laughing all the way! See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365

Young Budding Sculptor. See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365

Not so synchronized. See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365

Winter Stroll. See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365

There may be a troll. See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365

Someone saw fit to tag the sewage farm. See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365

Christmas Morning. See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365

A wee Christmas tipple. See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365

I can see you. See all my PROJECT 365 photographs here: Mike Barrett – Project 365