Latest news from Ashton Photography

Its all go at the moment here at Ashton Photography. We are pleased to be spending a lot of time working on commercial commissions and this week, which is really interesting for us.

Yesterday we were working with a really great creative team and some fantastic new clients. They have formed a bespoke tailoring company, Charles Campbell Bespoke Tailoring based in the Ribble Valley. These guys are going to be a real name to watch.

Our job was to work alongside the companies designers and graphics team from Teacake Designs to produce all the images for the companies new web site. This will be going live in the next week or so.

I don't normally post commercial work on this blog, but having seen their product range and experienced the fantastic vibe around these guys, it seemed to make sense to let you know about them. They would be the ideal people to speak to, regarding getting your grooms suit made to measure. Just think no worries about badly fitting suits or shirts on your wedding day.

Loads more images and web links to follow so watch this space. As soon as the finished website is on line I will post a link. In the mean time if you are needing a suit making gents give me a call and I will be happy to pass on your details.

For me the varied and diverse commercial work continues. I am in Manchester on an architectural commission today and possibly Friday, and its more architecture this weekend as well, however, this time in Liverpool.

More wedding venue and supplier information is planned for the blog, so keep popping back and don't forget please, say hello and leave us some comments especially on any ideas you would like us to cover in the future.

Latest Architectural Photography In Manchester

Here are a few personal images I managed to squeeze in whilst working on an architectural assignment in Salford, Manchester yesterday.



The first image shows the amazing architecture of the Imperial War Museum (North). This superb building was designed by the architect Daniel Libeskind and opened its doors to the public in July 2002. This image was captured with a long exposure using a Lee 10 Stop ND Filter.

The building was constructed on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal at Salford, an area which was heavily bombed during the second world war due to its importance in the construction of engines for the British heavy bombers and the Spitfire fighter aircraft.

Libeskind envisaged a 'constellation composed of three interlocking shards' with each shard being a remnant of an imagined globe shattered by conflict. These shards in turn represented air, earth and water, and each formed a functionally distinct part of the museum. The 55m high air shard, provides the museum's entranceway and a viewing balcony. The second image again shows the main Air Shard, which forms the entrance to the museum.



My other images show the scene at the new Media City which will become home to the BBC. The 200 acre site is being developed as a joint venture between The Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, Peel Holdings and Salford City Council.







The area around Media City looks amazing at dusk as the evening light blends and balances with the artificial lights of the development. Hope you enjoy the images.