Elm Studio was launched in 2004 to meet the needs of customers for high-quality digital images that communicate with visual impact. Because the market for high quality digital images is expanding , we recognized an exciting opportunity to leverage our strengths to serve a growing market. Working in the digital space allows us serve customers who want to control the quality, speed and creative potential of their communications using cutting-edge digital technology.

Our products and services include:

  • Digital Photography – fine art, location, editorial, cityscape, custom and stock photography of exceptional quality and creativity
  • Digital Workshops – specialized training in digital photography, computers, software and workflow

Jeff would really enjoy working with you on a project; please contact him directly to discuss your requirements.

Jeff was born in a small coal-mining village in South Wales and spent his early years exploring the beauty of the countryside that surrounded him. He cherishes his Welsh heritage and the country that first nurtured his love of nature and his reverence for the natural world.

Jeff’s interest in photography dates back over 30 years when he learned the basics of photography through books, photographic societies and by practicing with his first SLR, a Canon FTb-n. Landscapes, cityscapes, nature and scenics were among his favorite subjects, especially in dynamic light. Over the course of the next few years he became very active in the Royal Photographic Society, passed his GCE A level in photography and went on to teach community education classes to British photographers in black and white photography and processing. He enjoyed many years processing his black and white, infra-red, color films and prints in his own darkroom before the digital darkroom replaced all the chemicals.

Trained initially as a computer engineer, Jeff grew up understanding computers from the inside out. His deep technical knowledge of computer hardware, firmware and software is the product of years spent in the computer industry. In a technical/professional career of over 25 years, Jeff has developed and

Photographer – Specialist in all things digital

marketed software and computer hardware products for the global marketplace, he has worked with clients throughout Europe, North America, and a number of countries in Asia to present technical training seminars, workshops and demonstrations.

Jeff has been studying and practicing digital photography since well before he was able to purchase Adobe Photoshop version 2 for PCs. At first using a flatbed scanner and the original IBM PC before buying a digital camera in the early 1990’s, he is now on the umpteenth generation of digital technology and is working hard to keep up to date with the latest equipment, software and technical understanding. Over the years Jeff has been actively teaching photography, presenting digital seminars, and judging for photographic societies and international salons.

Some of the pastimes that help Jeff achieve life balance are outdoor recreation, travel, camping and kayaking. His passions are photography, digital imaging, teaching, traveling and camping. He shoots many images, runs workshops, photo shoots, training sessions, participates in photography competitions, hones his digital imaging skills, and plays with the latest computer toys (I mean tools!).

Jeff not only enjoys practicing his craft, but also finds it important to share and encourage others in the pursuit of the photographic arts. He seems to have an ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and his students grasp them easily. Now he is often found teaching weekend retreats and workshops or speaking at national or international conventions.

Jeff takes notice of the world around him, often that which is over-looked or taken for granted, and through his photography manages to find beauty in the ordinary. He really enjoys the mood and color of light at special times of day (often before dawn) and utilizes some of the creative digital technologies like high dynamic range imaging or digital infrared imaging to bring home stunning images. Trees, nature, landscapes, cityscapes and skies have always been important to him, and they feature prominently in his images as a way to share the beauty of the natural world and his love of nature with others. His photography has been published in books, magazines, calendars, web sites and has been recognized with many awards in photography exhibitions over the years.

Jeff is an accomplished professional who combines technical understanding, problem-solving abilities, training effectiveness and relationship-building to help clients understand, apply and use digital photographic techniques and tools to create high-impact images that communicate effectively.

As a young lad growing up, one of my favorite places to play was just down the back alley from our house. There was a long embankment covered with a stand of mature elm trees where we would play and climb over the roots and onto the branches. Many a happy hour was spent in those trees.

The first time I was lucky enough to live in the countryside was in a really old red brick, wood beam and leaded window cottage called Elm Cottage.

At about that time I started to “freelance” in my spare time with a talented photographer friend named Dick How who lived at that time in an old cottage with a large elm tree in his front yard. The name we chose to use for our photography services was Elm Studio, not only because we liked the name, but also because it was near the beginning of the alphabet for the telephone directory listing.

Although it is a shame that these once plentiful and majestic trees have been ravaged by Dutch Elm disease, elm trees evoke very happy memories for me of my childhood and represent the types of nature subjects that inspire me most.

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Thank you for visiting our website. Please contact us for professional assistance meeting your digital photography, training and consulting needs. We look forward to serving you!
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