Bright Wight Images - Isle of Wight

[DarrenToogood]

Hello there,

I am Darren Toogood, one of the founders and photographers of Bright Wight Images, a new Isle of Wight based business offering photographic services to companies, clubs, events and the general public.

Bright Wight Images was set up this year by myself, and a fellow photographer Josh Harris, to display our works and to offer our skills to others. We offer a variety of different services, ranging from portraits to automotive, photo shoots to event contract. Using Canon 400D's with a variety of lenses, flashguns, filters and extra equipment, we can offer a professional, quality service for an affordable price.

Being based on the Isle of Wight we have great advantages of a lovely backdrop to a variety of different photographic genres. A lot of our automotive/motorsport work is done on the Mainland, in locations across the country. Bright Wight Images works for a number of companies such as the Isle of Wight County Press, IOW Gazette, Harwood’s Renault and many more. With a member of the team currently going through the iStockPhoto application process, we will soon be able to provide world class stock photography. All our photographic work is affordable, and all images are for sale. We are able to travel anywhere in the country (Additional costs apply).

For more information about Bright Wight Images, the services we have to offer and pricing, please use one of the following methods of contact;

Telephone (Pref.): 0560 1717 864
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brightwightimages.com (http://www.brightwightimages.com) (Images still being uploaded)
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Darren Toogood
Bright Wight Images

Edited by brandon (Forum Super Moderator): Thread re-opened as inappropriate content was removed

[Kardan]

I visit the Isle of Wight annually and it has amazing scenery, so this could work well...

But just out of interest, what happened to your last... company/investment/thingy?

[Pyroka]

That's quite a nice name you have there. :P

Good luck to you, I know you've got quite the reputation as a photographer.

[DarrenToogood]

DarrenToogood.com is still running, and is my personal development portfolio for my photgraphic works. At the moment I am focusing on both :)

You are right indeed Kardan, the Isle of Wight is a lovely place to visit and is cracking for photographers!

[Kardan]

DarrenToogood.com is still running, and is my personal development portfolio for my photgraphic works. At the moment I am focusing on both :)

You are right indeed Kardan, the Isle of Wight is a lovely place to visit and is cracking for photographers!

I was referring to DevelopTomorrow or something along those lines?

[Swearwolf]

that is one brilliant website with some amazing pics on, +rep you'll go far

[iJoe]

lookin good :)

[Robbie]

http://www.tehupload.com/images/2432133960yhnj.PNG

Is it supposed to look like that? [The font]

[Swearwolf]

its different on mine robbie

[Andys]

I would change the font on the homepage if I was you.

[DarrenToogood]

The splash needs some work, it was just put in there for now.

Just to let you know, our current collection of equipment stands at;

2x Canon 400D Body's
2x 18-55mm Kit Lens
1x 18-200mm Sigma Red Series
1x 70-300mm Tamron AF
1x 50mm fixed F1.8
6x UV, IR, ND and Polarizer Filters
2x Velbon/Hama Tripod
2x CF 4GB

[iUnknown]

Not like that on mine either. You might not have the font.

I don't have the fastest internet in the world - but it's ok. Yet it takes ages for the images to load. If you want something to work on, I suggest you work on that.

[Invent]

Quick question, why does it say "Design by wight web design" when it's a cheap script/design that you didn't make :S

[DarrenToogood]

The site was made by Josh Harris, my partner (business).

[Invent]

I hate to break it to you, but he didn't design or code it.
http://flashden.net/item/md-gallery/5059

[DarrenToogood]

umm still, the site suits are needs and looks professional and approachable.

[Invent]

I'm not saying it doesn't look good. I'm saying claiming you made the script/designed it is very unprofessional and perhaps even illegal.

[DarrenToogood]

More images will be uploaded tomorrow. At the moment we are focusing on getting mine online, and then Josh Harris will upload his :)

Check back for further updates.

[xBenxx]

Why dont you try contacing local shops and asking if they will stock your postcards.

If they say yes, turn your images into postcards. A great and simple way to earn money to be honest.

[Mr.Sam]

The website doesn't work anymore?

[Excellent]

This looked promising if it wasn't for that flash layout your business partner took without credit. I highly doubt someone from main-land england is going to hire and pay for a 15 year old to come over and take a few photographs when he/she could easily get an older much more experienced photographer in to do the work.

Also you say you can go anywhere in the country? Do you mean Isle Of Wight or actual main-land england? If so I doubt this too unless you have the funds/permission.

[Janczyk]

Erm, in my opinion the photography needs work and you're still learning which is good but you have loads of potential. The site isn't yours and the images are only yours so for the site 0/10 and the photographs 6/10.

[Trinity]

This looked promising if it wasn't for that flash layout your business partner took without credit. I highly doubt someone from main-land england is going to hire and pay for a 15 year old to come over and take a few photographs when he/she could easily get an older much more experienced photographer in to do the work.

Also you say you can go anywhere in the country? Do you mean Isle Of Wight or actual main-land england? If so I doubt this too unless you have the funds/permission.

I agree with the top bit mostly. But there could be some situations where they would go for a 15 year old.

And for the last bit, he said in the first post that additional costs apply for travelling anywhere in the country so I assume that covers the funding issue that you mentioned. As for permission, (and I assume you mean parental) I'm sure his parents won't mind taking the risk of him getting lost and not coming back...

But anyway, I preferred the blue site you had yesterday.

[xBenxx]

To be honest, My Idea of the postcard production is still good and i think you should use it. You're all saying that a shop wont take a 15 year old on etc but companie's house never take anyone under 16 on? but they did for the ifuse group owner.

Darren, just go for the postcard production idea, your pictures look like they go on postcards.

[Excellent]

I agree with the top bit mostly. But there could be some situations where they would go for a 15 year old.

And for the last bit, he said in the first post that additional costs apply for travelling anywhere in the country so I assume that covers the funding issue that you mentioned. As for permission, (and I assume you mean parental) I'm sure his parents won't mind taking the risk of him getting lost and not coming back...

But anyway, I preferred the blue site you had yesterday.
Maybe on the Isle Of Wight they will hire him as he's local for say.. youth projects etc.

[Trinity]

To be honest, My Idea of the postcard production is still good and i think you should use it. You're all saying that a shop wont take a 15 year old on etc but companie's house never take anyone under 16 on? but they did for the ifuse group owner.

Darren, just go for the postcard production idea, your pictures look like they go on postcards.

I never said that a shop won't take a 15 year old on :)
I agree with your postcard idea, could work out pretty well.

[DarrenToogood]

Hello,

I am loving the idea of postcards, and we will look into this. Travelling to mainland england, isle of man, wales, scotland or ireland is no problem, as my partner in this business is 18, and have a variety of cars we can use.


Run, maybe you were being a bit harsh on the 6/10 and 0/10, but everyones opinions count. We will upload some more images today, and more business cards and being printed and cut tonight. We are more than welcome to come to the mainland, and we have already planned 2 trips. We are also out on a boat next month for the world famous Cowes Week.

[Janczyk]

I wasn't being harsh, you've got great ideas, it's just the execution and digital manipulation isn't good which doesn't make the image as good as it's potential.

The 0/10 is because the layout is free and you claimed it not to be.

[Kardan]

Hello,

I am loving the idea of postcards, and we will look into this. Travelling to mainland england, isle of man, wales, scotland or ireland is no problem, as my partner in this business is 18, and have a variety of cars we can use.


Run, maybe you were being a bit harsh on the 6/10 and 0/10, but everyones opinions count. We will upload some more images today, and more business cards and being printed and cut tonight. We are more than welcome to come to the mainland, and we have already planned 2 trips. We are also out on a boat next month for the world famous Cowes Week.

I'm looking forward to seeing some images of Cowes week then, I've been a few times and it's a great atmosphere, especially since I stay just off the Medina :)

[DarrenToogood]

Run, I was not aware it was a script, however I now understand. The main focus of the site is the images, not just the site.

Kardan, I will be shooting all week hopefully and maybe get out on a boat. So if you can't make it this year, you can still see the pics! I am lucky and go to school on the Medina river (well, beside it) hence the name Medina High :)

[Plux]

Why avoid it? What happened to Develop Tomorrow?

& The images aren't his uploaded atm, they're his partners.

[DarrenToogood]

Plux, Developtomorrow is currently a domain waiting to be used by myself :)

The images on the site atm (17.29 Tuesday) are mine. We have uploaded mine, before Josh's and his should be going up later tonight.

[Kardan]

Run, I was not aware it was a script, however I now understand. The main focus of the site is the images, not just the site.

Kardan, I will be shooting all week hopefully and maybe get out on a boat. So if you can't make it this year, you can still see the pics! I am lucky and go to school on the Medina river (well, beside it) hence the name Medina High :)

The friends I stay with attend Medina High :)

[DarrenToogood]

ahh good good :)

At the moment I am busy with emails flying everywhere, trying to arrange lots of things for Bright Wight Images to do. We have had interest from a London based group, to do a photo shoot to go along with thier music video, and we are currently looking to recieve Media passes for Skandia Cowes Week!

[Excellent]

ahh good good :)

At the moment I am busy with emails flying everywhere, trying to arrange lots of things for Bright Wight Images to do. We have had interest from a London based group, to do a photo shoot to go along with thier music video, and we are currently looking to recieve Media passes for Skandia Cowes Week!

I'm not trying to put a downer on your project but you have literally JUST opened.. Hopefully you will build up a portfolio over time but for now don't push around everywhere trying to get passes etc, it won't work.

[DarrenToogood]

I see your point there. Even though we are a new business, both myself and Josh Harris have done a lot of photography before, and works for a local paper. I am also done Media work at a local motorsport event, and have a Media pass to all Historic Racing at locations such as Brands Hatch. Only difference this time, we will be trading under Bright Wight Images.

[Decode]

What happened to DevelopTommorow?

[DarrenToogood]

Developtomorrow.com is still an active domain.

More images are being uploaded tonight, mainly Josh Harris's tonight.

[today]

Developtomorrow.com is still an active domain.

More images are being uploaded tonight, mainly Josh Harris's tonight.
Yes, but whats happening to it..

[DarrenToogood]

The domain will go on sale, or I will keep it for further useage or a side project. Let's keep on subject here.

[IPhone]

Hi Darren, excellent website and great pictures! Well impressed :P.

[DarrenToogood]

Thank you very much.

Great to see some positive feedback, and great to know the business is doing well.

[Xarea]

Did you take any of those photos? They look too generic-sample.

[DarrenToogood]

I did take the photos indeed :)

[Leetzgirl]

Why is the site in another language?

[DarrenToogood]

The site is not, however you may be looking at the image descriptions. The site is not finished at the moment, therefore the image descriptions are all in Lorem Ipsum. This will be updated soon.

[Plux]

They haven't edited the free script yet basically.

[DarrenToogood]

The site may be a script, however it is about the images, not the site :) The site does it's job.

[Hayd93]

I see your point there. Even though we are a new business, both myself and Josh Harris have done a lot of photography before, and works for a local paper. I am also done Media work at a local motorsport event, and have a Media pass to all Historic Racing at locations such as Brands Hatch. Only difference this time, we will be trading under Bright Wight Images.

Sorry,

As a big fan of historic rallying as well as dad entering his car in some events ect i find it verry hard to belive that you have a media pass to all historic events.

Places like stonley rally show is only really for high level photographers sutch as people from motorsport news.

[DarrenToogood]

I can not remember the full name, but like the old racing at Brands Hatch in single seaters... I have in the draw a Media wristband :)

I think it is HRBC or something.

[Hayd93]

I can not remember the full name, but like the old racing at Brands Hatch in single seaters... I have in the draw a Media wristband :)

I think it is HRBC or something.
Ahhh i thought you ment historic rallying sutch as group b cars ect. Sorry for the mis understanding

[DarrenToogood]

I could get a band for that too probs. Historic Rallying like the Post Historic etc, my dad's freinds compete in it. One of them rolled their lovley Mk2 the other week in Mid Wales!

I am very happy now, as I have just secured a nice position as a photographer with my local Car Club!

[Hayd93]

I could get a band for that too probs. Historic Rallying like the Post Historic etc, my dad's freinds compete in it. One of them rolled their lovley Mk2 the other week in Mid Wales!

I am very happy now, as I have just secured a nice position as a photographer with my local Car Club!

Eeek a mk2 rolling = verry expensive to fix lol. Hmm what event was it dad may have gone to that ?

Good luck hope you get some good shots will be verry intrested ot see them

[Pazza]

1 - Amazing Photography, especially considering your age.

2 - The website does it's job, as Darren has said, and it is easy to navigate. Also, to all those saying it was a free script and website, it was $30 :)

Well done once again,

+rep

EDIT : Need to spread

[Excellent]

For once I'm going to stick up for Darren because he has a bloody good idea (for once!). Darren has come up with a decent way to make money and is not calling this a flipping' project. He has done this sort of thing before (his website shows the pictures). Also he has got the equipment he needs to do this. The site may be a free script but he is taking photographs, not designing.

I for one wish you all the best darren and hope it will work out as you've latched onto something decent. Don't ruin this like the rest.

[DarrenToogood]

Thank you for your positive feedback, thank you all.

Also this time round, I am getting my finger out and doing something about this :)

[Cool--]

Nice site and nice idea, good luck to you :)

[DarrenToogood]

I will keep HxForum users up-to-date with the happenings at Bright Wight Images.

[DarrenToogood]

Update:

We are still waiting to hear back about our next event, Skandia Cowes Week. Due to both of us being busy, we are still uploading images to the website, www.brightwightimages.com.

Please bare with us for the time being, while the images are uploaded.

[Excellent]

You might want to change the "Design by BrightWhiteImages" bit at the bottom unless you want your *** to get sued?

[DarrenToogood]

That is being dealt with :)

[Decode]

The design is very professional, and the images are great :) Well done.

[DarrenToogood]

Thank you very much Tom.

The site has been updated with some more Automotive photography, however the wrong watermark has been applied. This will be resolved tomorrow around 4pm, however the images will remain the same. More images to be uploaded.

[DarrenToogood]

Update:

Bright Wight Images has secured a team of 2 to attend the world famous WhiteAir Extreme Sports festival on the Isle of Wight. The event, running from 19th-21st September will be attended by myself and Josh Harris working on behalf of the festival organizers as crew/staff covering the three days.

[xBenxx]

You should sell your photos in frames, if you did, i would be very interested. I'm looking for a big picture for my room, framed.

[DarrenToogood]

We can offer framed deals. Let us know what picture you wish, the type of frame and size, and we can sort that all for you, with a deposit.

[xBenxx]

I want a picture with the sea init.. like
http://images.habboupload.com/1216349600.jpg

frame size= whats the biggest you do? do you do one the size of 2 A3 pieces of paper ontop of eachother?

[DarrenToogood]

Hello there,

The max size we do is 54x36'', however this is costly to print. We would require your print size, frame size, postage and packing and a deposit of the overall fee.

If you could email me on [email protected] we can discuss this further.

[xBenxx]

kk, we will discuss this after i come home from the office.

[DarrenToogood]

We are willing to provide pictures up to 54x26'', framed and dispatched to any member of the public, for a fee. If you are interested, please let me know.

We are also interested in working with other photographers around the country. If you are a photographer, using a D-SLR with the appropriate kit, please get in contact with some examples of your work. We are always looking to expand the team, not just local but national, working under the hub of Bright Wight Images.

[Janczyk]

No offence Darren but you've been in the photography industry for what, not even a year and you're trying to sell your work. Your work needs a lot of improving before you can even think about selling them and you're trying to actually act as a proper company when you're what 14/15?

[DarrenToogood]

RUN, I think you are wrong. Both myself and Josh Harris have experience, and our photos are at the level of selling. I am currently going through the application process on iStock, however we are now looking to do more contract work, such as the WhiteAir festival which we agreed yesterday.

'you're trying to actually act as a proper company when you're what 14/15' - I do not believe there is a rule saying that young adults can not start a business...We are not calling ourselves a company, as we are not registered. I am 15, and my partner Josh Harris is 17.

[Janczyk]

I never said there wasn't a law against it - I just think it's highly unlikely that you act as you do on the forum, in real life. Just because you've got a camera and scenery - doesn't mean you are a photographer.

I have experience but my photos are of no where near selling quality standard. How many courses have you been on? How many NVQ/GNVQ's in the photography set-up do you have?

You claim to 'be in the application process of stock photos' - maybe so but that doesn't mean people will buy your work - most stock photos work on percentage pay-outs so you won't get anything if no-one buys.

You are covering the event but how much are you getting paid for it, where's the contract and where are these photos going to be published?

[DarrenToogood]

You do not need to go on courses, or have qualifications to become a photographer - infact not many people do.

I will not be paid by Whiteair, because this is to build up some experience mainly. We will be providing a selection of images at the end of each day of the event, and they may be used during/after the festival and the following year in any publication. We are also hopefully going to be working with a local paper to cover this event - kill two birds with one stone.

[Janczyk]

Success is not built on hope, but determination.

;)

[DarrenToogood]

When I say we are hoping... I mean we are just waiting to hear back from the director of the newspaper.

We are also waiting to hear back about a boat adventure during the world famous Cowes Week.

[Mexel]

Hello there,

^^ (Stop doing that lol!)

Site and photos look great, i think this might actualy work this time!
Good luck.

[DarrenToogood]

Thanks Mexel, for your support.

More information will be released this evening when we have confirmed Cowes Week.

[Jordan,]

If you have been taken on by the festivial i assume you have a pass can you take a photo for us to see

[DarrenToogood]

I will be collecting the passes (The name is Voluntary Staff) on Thursday 18th September, for the event on the 19th - 21st :)

I will take a picture of myself and my partner Josh Harris at the event. I am also in discussion to recieve passes for Bright Wight Images at this years Bestival :)

[MrPinkPanther]

Which photos did you take? All the ones I like seem to have be taken by Josh.

[Tintinnabulate]

Amazing photos! Well Done!

[DarrenToogood]

The automotive photographs (which appear when you first load the site) are from the other photographer at Bright Wight Images. Josh is an automotive photographer :) The rest are mine. We are still uploading photographs.

Update: We are still in talks with an outside source, however it looks very much like that we will be out on the water during the world famous Cowes Week.

[jwm123]

Really like the whole idea/development of this project.
Had a flick through the photos and the Mazda Furai and the Motorbike photo's really caught my eye as soon as i saw them - magnificent photos. Also the silhouette over what looks like a River is great; stands out from the rest of the photos in the section.

Saying this i personally think the photos on the Motorsport page lack Punch and Vibrance compared to the photos in the Automotive section. Also the odd photos in the Others section of a building and some girl writing not sure whats going on there but im sure its all just part of the building process. Looks a really good website and although it is a competitive market the skill in some of the photos look good enough to win awards.

Really cant see why it shouldnt be a problem for Bright White Images to develop into a Photography Company/Partnership as good as any other. Good luck with the upcoming events, look forward to seeing the photos.

[DarrenToogood]

Thank you for your support. The 'Other' section of the site is for general photos that we have been ASKED to do. I was asked to take those photos for a local school.

We are taking it one step at a time, however like mentioned previously, we have managed to secure a 'gig' with WhiteAir this year. We will be adding a page to our website called 'clients', showing work we do for clients etc.

[Tarantula]

Thank you for your support. The 'Other' section of the site is for general photos that we have been ASKED to do. I was asked to take those photos for a local school.

We are taking it one step at a time, however like mentioned previously, we have managed to secure a 'gig' with WhiteAir this year. We will be adding a page to our website called 'clients', showing work we do for clients etc.

I notice that you say...
"The 'Other' section of the site is for general photos that we have been ASKED to do. I was asked to take those photos for a local school."
There are 2 images on there, both from the school you attend and have not been used by the school for any purpose, therefore, what was the point in them "asking" you to take these? What did you gain from this?
In fact... What have you gained from any of the photographs on your website?

[DarrenToogood]

Hi John,

The images have been used in a VLE system, and within a professional portfolio by a member of staff.

[Janczyk]

Hi John,

The images have been used in a VLE system, and within a professional portfolio by a member of staff.
You're like my ICT teacher - it's VTLE

[Tarantula]

Hi John,

The images have been used in a VLE system, and within a professional portfolio by a member of staff.


& This VTLE is...?
& This member of staff is...?

[DarrenToogood]

Everyone to their own :)

I am really pleased with the launch of Bright Wight Images, and development seems to be coming on well. This morning I ordered a E3 Battery grip, which allow us to shoot up to twice the length of time, and to have more stable images. I also ordered a ND filter, to expand our photographic styles.

[MrPinkPanther]

Everyone to their own :)

I am really pleased with the launch of Bright Wight Images, and development seems to be coming on well. This morning I ordered a E3 Battery grip, which allow us to shoot up to twice the length of time, and to have more stable images. I also ordered a ND filter, to expand our photographic styles.
Im sorry but we dont need to know this. Its like a webdesigner updating threads daily to say ive got some new Photoshop brushes etc. People might be intrested in the project but not the equiptment ;)

[DarrenToogood]

but the equipment makes the business ;)

Should hear by Monday about our Isle of Wight Gazette reporting, and final details for the RIB during Cowes Week.

[Tarantula]

I think that you should find the meaning of business before you go calling your BrightWightImages.com domain, a business. :)

[Tarantula]

The site seems to be down... Lol.

Any ideas why?

Edited by brandon (Forum Super Moderator): Please do not multiple post

[Robby]

The site seems to contain adult images.. lol

[DarrenToogood]

Update:

It seems the site was taken over tonight, by someone who is a wee bit jealous - a fellow school mate who has been going out of his way to cause problems for us, including emailing the WhiteAir media officer claiming we have no skill. The website was showing poronographic images, and this was done at a time when he knew I would not be in the house. These images have now been removed, and I am sorry for any disturbance caused.

The website is being reuploaded now, as the hacker did indeed delete everything. 'Tarantula' is the problem behind this fiasco, and I am sure he will not be welcomed back to these forums.

[Independent]

Less than 5 users of the forum live in the Isle of Wight.

[Robby]

Update:

It seems the site was taken over tonight, by someone who is a wee bit jealous - a fellow school mate who has been going out of his way to cause problems for us, including emailing the WhiteAir media officer claiming we have no skill. The website was showing poronographic images, and this was done at a time when he knew I would not be in the house. These images have now been removed, and I am sorry for any disturbance caused.

The website is being reuploaded now, as the hacker did indeed delete everything. 'Tarantula' is the problem behind this fiasco, and I am sure he will not be welcomed back to these forums.

Nice to see the images have been removed :D

Good luck with the site!

[DarrenToogood]

Independant.. we are able to travel to the Mainland in order to do photos. Infact I am off to Wales at the end of August, and Josh Harris is off to London Motor Show next week.

Thank you for your support Robby, and we hope to have the images back up soon.

[DarrenToogood]

*Sorry for double post, however cannot edit previous*

Update:

Our website has now been updated with a Client section, displaying at least 2 images from each of our clients. Today we have uploaded two images from our client, IOWCC.

The site is fully working again, and the breach which happened yesterday has been resolved.

[Tarantula]

Glad to see the site up again. ;)

[DarrenToogood]

Update:

It seems the Second Photographer for BWI has double crossed myself, and I will be speaking to him when he is next online about this. This does put a quesion mark on the BWI project, however I look to keep the project open and continue it myself.

[Tarantula]

If you continue it yourself, the images that are his will have to be removed. Correct?
Leaving you with a smaller portfolio...

[jwm123]

Update:

It seems the Second Photographer for BWI has double crossed myself, and I will be speaking to him when he is next online about this. This does put a quesion mark on the BWI project, however I look to keep the project open and continue it myself.

So its just another typical Darrentoogood project :eusa_wall If you have a company set up as well as your own portfolio surely they are just the same thing? Would either get another photographer on board or close your personal portfolio website and just use the Bright White Images site. Good Luck anyway; actually thought that'd be a project by you that could work!

[Joshuae]

Darren realise the facts here.

You are an immature little boy who can't take no for an answer.
You drive away decent oppurtunities for jobs, and future projects
by being a selfish fool.

[DarrenToogood]

Josh, you are the only person to say that in the 11 pages of this thread, and your opinion is not welcome.

JWM, it is nothing I have done, it is just this 'Josh Harris' must have pure evil running through him.

[Joshuae]

Josh, you are the only person to say that in the 11 pages of this thread, and your opinion is not welcome.

JWM, it is nothing I have done, it is just this 'Josh Harris' must have pure evil running through him.


No, I was starting to have good hopes for this company as it looked like you had a future, but you've shown your true self again - A selfish fool.

Why did he double cross you? Because he realised what you are.

[DarrenToogood]

Please could you explain how I have been selfish...? He double crossed me because that is who he is - nothing I have done.

I am still going to attend WhiteAir, however work by myself. I have been speaking to a company called OnEdition and I need to phone them this afternoon to speak about Cowes Week with them.

[Joshuae]

Please could you explain how I have been selfish...? He double crossed me because that is who he is - nothing I have done.

I am still going to attend WhiteAir, however work by myself. I have been speaking to a company called OnEdition and I need to phone them this afternoon to speak about Cowes Week with them.


*removed*

Edited by SyrupyMonkey (Forum Super Moderator): Please don't insult other members, thanks.

[DarrenToogood]

Update:

Even though my ex-partner Josh Harris is no longer part of Bright Wight Images, I am still securing positions within different events. I am going to be working alongside a company called onEdition during the world famous Cowes Week, shooting alongside them and learning from them, while on their private boat. This allows me to build up my photographic experience of shooting on water and around water, and learning from the professionals.

Bright Wight Images will remain open, and will remain my business for the months or even years to come. As I enter the age of adult hood, I will be leaving school to study Photography as an A-Level, and from here progress into the photography market and continue to work alongside people like onEdition.

I am sure you will all agree, it is about time one of my projects worked out ;)

[Roosteria]

Update:

Even though my ex-partner Josh Harris is no longer part of Bright Wight Images, I am still securing positions within different events. I am going to be working alongside a company called onEdition during the world famous Cowes Week, shooting alongside them and learning from them, while on their private boat. This allows me to build up my photographic experience of shooting on water and around water, and learning from the professionals.

Bright Wight Images will remain open, and will remain my business for the months or even years to come. As I enter the age of adult hood, I will be leaving school to study Photography as an A-Level, and from here progress into the photography market and continue to work alongside people like onEdition.

I am sure you will all agree, it is about time one of my projects worked out ;)

It isn't working out, you've lost your partner lol...

[Andys]

I am sure you will all agree, it is about time one of my projects worked out ;)
I'd rather it didn't.

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[DarrenToogood]

umm...bit negative there. Well it seems it is already working out :)

[jwm123]

Update:

Even though my ex-partner Josh Harris is no longer part of Bright Wight Images, I am still securing positions within different events. I am going to be working alongside a company called onEdition during the world famous Cowes Week, shooting alongside them and learning from them, while on their private boat. This allows me to build up my photographic experience of shooting on water and around water, and learning from the professionals.

Bright Wight Images will remain open, and will remain my business for the months or even years to come. As I enter the age of adult hood, I will be leaving school to study Photography as an A-Level, and from here progress into the photography market and continue to work alongside people like onEdition.

I am sure you will all agree, it is about time one of my projects worked out ;)

Not trying to sound mean, but by the sounds of it unlike your other projects this 1 had someone local to you who seemed to be already quite successful to help push the concept forward? So to me it looks like its now going to turn into any other Darren Toogood project? As well as the work in the porfolio being halved? Good luck anyway but I cant see this going much further unless you get another partner who happens to be local.

[Excellent1]

Update:

Even though my ex-partner Josh Harris is no longer part of Bright Wight Images, I am still securing positions within different events. I am going to be working alongside a company called onEdition during the world famous Cowes Week, shooting alongside them and learning from them, while on their private boat. This allows me to build up my photographic experience of shooting on water and around water, and learning from the professionals.

Bright Wight Images will remain open, and will remain my business for the months or even years to come. As I enter the age of adult hood, I will be leaving school to study Photography as an A-Level, and from here progress into the photography market and continue to work alongside people like onEdition.

I am sure you will all agree, it is about time one of my projects worked out ;)Seems like you got this all sorted now, I for one wish you all the best.

[Janczyk]

Have you made any money yet?!

[Andys]

umm...bit negative there. Well it seems it is already working out :)
Don't think so.
How many client have you had again?

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[Excellent1]

Don't think so.
How many client have you had again?Look, you suck at life so get out of this thread. He's just started up and already has two events sealed so what exactly is your problem?

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[Roosteria]

Darren good luck, but I agree with Joshuae! You seem very selfish and can't take no for an answer.

[DarrenToogood]

As someone pointed out, I have lost a partner, however looking at the situation as a whole, it has helped the business out. Yes he may have had some automotive pictures, however I have a client wanting automotive photos every month or so, plus a big event lined up in Wales in August - Automotive will soon be filled up. Josh Harris was sorting out a boat for Cowes Week, however I have now aquired a private boat for Cowes Week.

'but I cant see this going much further unless you get another partner who happens to be local' - I do not see why this is true? The only thing he bought to the business was more images, however I am doing fine seeking all my clients and events.

Run, I have not made any money yet - At the moment I am building up experience, to get myself known locally (and even nationally if things go well with onEdition), then start charging for my services. This will inturn gain my more equipment.

[Roosteria]

A private boat? Nice.

[Janczyk]

If you havn't made any money then you're not a business, xoxo.

[Excellent1]

If you havn't made any money then you're not a business, xoxo.He will probably make some money on these events (not too sure)

[DarrenToogood]

Roost, I have managed to work as like an apprentice alongside onEdition, the official photographers for Skandia Cowes Week who have a wire running with all the major newspapers in the UK. I will personally be working with someone who was with The Sun for 7 years. We will be going around the Island on a private boat (Better get my sealegs!)

RUN, infact you can be a business without earning money. The intention is to earn money, however you need experience and a nice portfolio and range of field before charging people.

[Janczyk]

RUN, infact you can be a business without earning money. The intention is to earn money, however you need experience and a nice portfolio and range of field before charging people.

The dictionary disagrees;

the purchase and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit.

[DarrenToogood]

All our photographs are for sale, and I will start charging for my services once I have a good portfolio to show clients, in order to justify myself.

By attending these events, I can then sell the images to people, and a reputation is important before charging. When I next go to a water based event, I can say that I worked with onEdition for the week... - A CV or what!

[Roosteria]

Roost, I have managed to work as like an apprentice alongside onEdition, the official photographers for Skandia Cowes Week who have a wire running with all the major newspapers in the UK. I will personally be working with someone who was with The Sun for 7 years. We will be going around the Island on a private boat (Better get my sealegs!)

RUN, infact you can be a business without earning money. The intention is to earn money, however you need experience and a nice portfolio and range of field before charging people.

Around Wales?

[DarrenToogood]

Nope, not Wales. The Isle of Wight is the location for Skandia Cowes Week.

I will be heading to Mid Wales at the end of August for 5 days shooting.

[DarrenToogood]

Updates:

We have lost the WhiteAir client, due to health and saftey and the amount of media wanting passes, however this place has been filled by the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival. Bright Wight Images will be covering the event on the 16th and 17th August and will be providing official publication photographs for the organizers, Isle of Wight Radio. The event sees the likes of Vic Reeves and Geoffrey Hughes attend.

The website has now been updated, seeing some changes to the structure.

[N!ck]

Nope, not Wales. The Isle of Wight is the location for Skandia Cowes Week.

I will be heading to Mid Wales at the end of August for 5 days shooting.

Sorry Darren, but the only thing it seems you can shoot is yourself in the foot.

You may be able to turn it around though, i don't know

[DarrenToogood]

Nick, I have no idea what you are talking about ;S If you are saying I am not a good photographer, then please rethink and recheck my portfolios.

www.brightwightimages.com
www.darrentoogood.com

[xBenxx]

Darren is a really good photographer.

[Dentafrice]

Hmm, what is your next event?

[Tom-743]

Nick, I have no idea what you are talking about ;S If you are saying I am not a good photographer, then please rethink and recheck my portfolios.

www.brightwightimages.com (http://www.brightwightimages.com)
www.darrentoogood.com (http://www.darrentoogood.com)
Your definatly a good photographer, but sometimes you can annoy people slightly.

[iTech]

Darren Toogood - Professional Photography
"Because I'm from the Internets"

[Tom-743]

Darren Toogood - Professional Photography
"Because I'm from the Internets"
:O How come you didn't get banned.

On topic: I like the photos in the automotive section.

[jwm123]

the site is really progressing well with a good amount of photos showing off skills. Do you use any software to manipulate your photos at all (Aperture, Lightroom etc?) as the photos in the 'Nature' section have really vivid colours.

Noticed on the rollover for the big images the title of the image is in Green..shouldnt this be Blue to go along with the theme of the site? just an idea.

Also shouldnt Clients be previous events you have covered and then calendar be events your going to attend? instead of just having 2 sections the same?
Looking good though and good luck at Cows Week and the Garlic Festival.

[DarrenToogood]

Denta, my next event is working along side the official photographers at Skandia Cowes Week, and the event runs from 2nd-10th August. I will be attending 3 days of this.

JWM, Clients and Events are different. For example I am going to the Cowes Week event, therefore it is on the calendar, however they are not a client. My next event after that is the Garlic Festival, and I have been asked to do that for their publications, therefore they are my client. Hope you understand :)

Thank you for your continued support. The site is indeed progressing well and I look to add more events to the calendar. I do have a possible client, just awaiting confirmation from the chairman. Also I use Photoshop CS3 to sometimes edit my photographs, however I try to keep this to a minimum, however use it for resizing, cropping etc.

[Tarantula]

Darren, stop double posting. :D

Ontopic:
He's not bad at photography, he just needs to learn that the equiptment is nothing, it's the quality of the images that's the key. :)

[Dentafrice]

Darren, stop double posting. :D

Ontopic:
He's not bad at photography, he just needs to learn that the equiptment is nothing, it's the quality of the images that's the key. :)
I disagree, the quality of images do most of the time rely on the equipment.

[Tarantula]

I disagree, the quality of images do most of the time rely on the equipment.


I did originally add more to that post to backup what i had stated but was forced to remove it.

[Dentafrice]

By who?

[DarrenToogood]

The rest of his post did say that basiclly he got better quality photos than me on his Finepix when we went to London. I explained that he would get more shoots, which could be better because he was on an auto mode, on a non D-SLR camera. It was raining and very crowded, therefore I had very limited option with my camera.

Anyway, I may setup a donation link to the business..not sure.

[Tarantula]

I said photos of the same quality. ;)
I like auto mode on my Finepix, does the job.

But yeah...
I still think that, if that can happen, it just proves that equiptment isn't the main thing all of the time.

[Janczyk]

Hi Darren from the Internetz.

I bid you good look in Cowes and I look forward to seeing your photos!

[DarrenToogood]

Thank you :)

Depending on how things go, maybe one will make national newspapers! (Company I am working with have a wire to all).