Blog by James Bridle highlighting some of my recent work in the field of Photography, show casing festivals, like Bestival, Isle of Wight, Global Gathering, SoundClash, and many more. Also covering PA club events, fitness fashion shoots and weddings! Photographer based in Bournemouth, Dorset covering Christchurch & Poole.
Download 2025 is always something special. I’ve shot a lot of shows before, but this one hit differently. There’s something about photographing metal and rock music that just feels right — the noise, the chaos, the emotion on stage, all of it. It’s where photography feels alive, and you know at Donnington Park, Anything can happen!
Read MoreCosta Rica, what a country! What a place! Back in January I flew out to this magical place to be part of a music festival which has landed a beautiful new home in the Jungle around Tamarindo. I was due to be there for 10 days capturing this amazing spectacle that brings in people from all over the world….
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Said to be the God of tricks and deception Ballas spirit is captured in this dark rum creation. The story goes that his spirit was captured in the first batch of Balla and has since been present in every bottle. Infused with the liquid he now lies in wait, longing for release. The allure of his face draws victims closer which by day appears kind…
By night…
But by night his hidden secrets appear. As the rum starts to pour under UV light the darkside of Balla is revealed and demon within is unleashed on its victims.
So I recently took delivery of my new favourite bit of kit the DJI Mavic Pro. I've not worked on editing a video on a long long time so this was my first of many. Showing a few view points from around my beautiful home town of Bournemouth. The weather on Saturday was incredible and the first signs of spring. The warmth felt amazing, and the views from Hengistbury head were just to die for. I hope you enjoy this little sample video.
JB
This article hopes to explain some tips and tricks for useful equipment and settings next time your photographing inside the club. Covering on camera and off camera flash as well some some useful settings to use to capture in house lighting effects such as strobes.
Thanks for reading!
Read MoreCheck out my article at Picfair.com, a small interview on some of my years as a photographer along with some of my very favourite photos!
Read MoreWhat is Camp Bestival?
Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of Camp Bestival a multi-award winning festival that combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action packed camping holiday; something that we like to call a Festi-Holiday!
Info From http://www.campbestival.net/info/what-is-camp-bestival-1/
Read MoreCANVAS Bournemouth hosting, Backstreet and BBC 1Xtra's Jay Fresh, A difficult venue to photograph in. Heres what I managed to grab this evening!
Read MoreThis week has been a busy one so far, and I've been fortunate to catch up with an old ship friend of mine who, with her sister has been working on a very special project. Meet 'Pia' she's the first ever Prosecco van catering to all your Fizzy lacking event needs. These guys cover beautiful weddings to quirky unique festival experiences more details can be found HERE
Heres a few of the images to show case this great little idea! Loved being involved, thank you again!
JB
Photography by James Bridle, Festival Photographer bournemouth. Chase & Status
Read MoreIndustry Music Photographer from Bournemouth, Dorset (UK) covering a wide range of festivals, Bestival, Isle of Wight, Creamfields, Wireless. Providing professional covering for weddings, commercial, event photography.
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