It is titled Faces & Places after all, I think it is time to show some faces to balance the equilibrium, the ying and yang, the nature and the man.

When it comes to nature, they come as they are, no perception, no hidden agenda; when it comes to man, things become interesting and life becomes colourful.

So when an old client rang for a quote to cover a corporate conference with heavyweight names and who’s who in the sports legal arena, my immediate thought was “anything else you would like in addition to the standard conference coverage?” I am almost certain that I sensed the client’s grin.

“Yes, I would like some portraits with all the key speakers to promote my side business.”

A simple answer called for my location lighting arsenal, consists 2x Elinchrom Ranger packs, c-stands and beauty dish. Otherwise I would be stuck with speedlight and unable to deliver the brief, wouldn’t that be embarrassing? Also a huge thanks to my hard working assistant Duncan.

Location: Manchester United Football Club Ground at Old Trafford

Left to right: Maurice Watkins (Director of Manchester United FC), Patrick Stewart (Head of Legal at Manchester United FC), Nick Craig (The Football League in house lawyer), Edward G. Smethurst (Chairman of The Law Society’s Commerce & Industry Group), Robert Heslett (President of The Law Society of England and Wales)