Posted on November 3, 2011 - by benmullay
The Revellers @ Clickimin
Posted on October 23, 2011 - by benmullay
Barcelona
Photos below are from a really enjoyable short break to Barcelona. I was keen to travel light so packed my Canon EOS 5D Mark II with only one lens – the Canon 28-135mm IS USM.
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Posted on October 21, 2011 - by benmullay
AND THE WINNER IS…
It has been a very, very difficult decision, but I can now reveal the winner of this year’s Worldwide Photo Walk 2011 (Shetland).
The first time I saw this image it immediately made me smile. This split second moment was a great capture by Anne – very well done.
The …
Posted on October 9, 2011 - by benmullay
Stone Building, Hoy, Orkney
The image above is another from my holiday in Orkney in the summer. This particular photograph was taken in Hoy. I liked the colours and textures of the stone building contrasting with the dramatic background.
The first image I posted in my Orkney collection can be viewed here.…
Posted on October 5, 2011 - by benmullay
Worldwide Photo Walk 2011 Review
Last Saturday I led the Shetland leg of the Worldwide Photo Walk for the third year in a row. I thoroughly enjoyed this year’s walk and it was great to see lots of new faces. I am looking forward to seeing the images that everyone managed to capture.
I spent …
Posted on October 2, 2011 - by benmullay
Lindsey & Ben
Lindsey and Ben married last Saturday at the Town Hall in Lerwick followed by a reception at Hamnavoe Hall. The wedding had a vintage theme which provided lots of photographic opportunities.
Congratulations Lindsey and Ben and their lovely son Fraser who was great fun all day.
-Ben
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Posted on September 18, 2011 - by benmullay
Rackwick, Hoy, Orkney
We enjoyed a very enjoyable few days in Orkney this summer. It was my first time in Orkney and I will definitely be going back for another visit soon. I was quite surprised how different it is to Shetland.
One highlight of the trip was our trip to Hoy. The …
Posted on September 11, 2011 - by benmullay
Worldwide Photo Walk 2011 – Sign up now
I am delighted to announce that for the third year running, I shall be hosting the Shetland leg of the Worldwide Photo Walk.
After Spiggie in 2009 and The Shetland Museum and Archives in 2010, this year’s walk will be at Michaelswood in Aith based on suggestions received on my …
Posted on September 9, 2011 - by benmullay
The Broons’ Days Oot!
I was delighted when my Up Helly Aa ‘Ring of Fire‘ image was included in the updated edition of The Broons’ Days Oot! published by Waverley Books in Glasgow.
The image used can be viewed on my gallery page by clicking here.
Here is a synopsis about …
Posted on September 5, 2011 - by benmullay
Oxna Sunset
I had an amazing trip to Oxna yesterday where a brilliant day was finished off perfectly with a beautiful sunset. Below are a few images I managed to capture.
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Commissions Out & About Weddings
Wedding picks from 2011
I was sorting through my images and decided to post the picture above as it is one of my favourites from wedding season 2011.
Capturing this image at the end of a wedding is very difficult to achieve as you have no idea where exactly on the dance floor the …
Competition NewsFLASH Out & About Press
The Westside News
I had a welcome visit last week from Ray Ferrie of Michaelswood in Aith who presented me with the latest edition of The Westside News. I was delighted to see that the front page was dedicated to the Shetland leg of the Worldwide Photo Walk 2011 which I led recently.…
Consumer Advice
New Year in Inverness
I was away in Inverness for New Year and had a great time. However, Loganair/Flybe did their very best to ruin the trip for me although they did redeem themselves just in the nick of time.
On check-in at Sumburgh I was told that my hand luggage was slightly too …
Fund Raising NewsFLASH Portrait Photography Press
Children in Need 2011
Tune into Radio Shetland’s coverage of Children in Need tonight where you can bid for a 30-minute Ben Mullay Photography portrait sitting including a 10×8″ print from the session.
Good luck!…
-Ben
NewsFLASH Weddings
Professional Wedding Photography Award – Ben Mullay LSWPP
I am very happy to announce that I am now Ben Mullay LSWPP. I received the certificate earlier this week indicating that I was successful in my licentiate panel application of 20 images. I can now add the professional qualification title of LSWPP (Licentiate of the Society of Wedding …
Out & About Travel
Highland Park Distillery
You may remember that I blogged recently about a trip to Orkney (to see previous entries click here).
One of the highlights of the the trip was a tour of the Highland Park Distillery. The distillery was in its Silent Season which meant no production was taking place; …
Commissions Out & About Portrait Photography Weddings
Studio 4
Pictured below are a series of images from last week’s photo shoot at Lerwick hairdresser Studio 4.
Studio 4 are working in conjuction with Babbs Clubb of Anesthesiashetland who specialises in make-up for weddings, special occasions, parties and groups. They are forming a joint alliance providing hairdressing/make-up packages to bridal …
NewsFLASH Press
Shetland Visitor 2012
Several of my images appear in Shetland Visitor 2012 which for the first year is available in a digital format. To view the online version of the magazine, click here.
There is an excellent welcoming video featuring BBC’s Simon King. You can then search through the magazine …
Commissions Special Deals
Shetland Powder Coating – Product Photographs
Pictured below are product shots of Kind Dick premium hand tools I took for George Irvine of Shetland Powder Coating.
King Dick are a World class hand tool manufacturer that have been making top of the range hand tools for the last 150 years in Birmingham. These tools are …
Commissions Still Life
The Tall Ships Races 2011 – Lerwick Official Merchandise by Harry’s Department Store
Pictured below is a selection of product images showing Burns Crystal glassware which has been supplied by Harry’s Department Store and is part of the official Tall Ships Races 2011 – Lerwick merchandise range. The glassware is available in a range of different products from paperweights to dram glasses.
For …
Tips & Tricks
Low Light and Night Photography Tips
1. Wrap up warm
This may sound obvious, but if you are dressed for the occasion you will be able to concentrate fully on photography and getting the best shots.
2. Stock up on Storage
Not having a good memory card inside your camera is like having a Ferrari with …
Out & About Travel
Highland Park Distillery
You may remember that I blogged recently about a trip to Orkney (to see previous entries click here).
One of the highlights of the the trip was a tour of the Highland Park Distillery. The distillery was in its Silent Season which meant no production was taking place; …
Uncategorized
Up Helly Aa 2010 – Slantigirt Flabley
Apologies for this post being unrelated to photography, but I thought I’d post this very amusing clip…
NewsFLASH Weddings
Professional Wedding Photography Award – Ben Mullay LSWPP
I am very happy to announce that I am now Ben Mullay LSWPP. I received the certificate earlier this week indicating that I was successful in my licentiate panel application of 20 images. I can now add the professional qualification title of LSWPP (Licentiate of the Society of Wedding …
Out & About Years gone by
Tall Ships Races 2011 – Archive Collection #5
Pictured above is the Kruzenshtern leaving Lerwick Harbour in 1999. The Kruzenshtern is on the list of ships which will be visiting again for Tall Ships Shetland 2011.
More information on the Kruzenshtern can be found at a previous blog entry here. The full Tall Ships Races 2011 – …
