Snow on the Isle of Wight

Posted on March 2, 2018 by graham

Dancers Jackie and Jamie Mallon were not phased by the cancellation of their dance classes in Newport with the onset of snow, dancing in it instead! Also on Graham Reading Press photography facebook page here goo.gl/YW9cBm

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Gump Around The UK Visits The Isle of Wight

Posted on February 21, 2018 by graham

At a time of year when most of us would prefer to be in front of a warm fire in the evenings, Shamus Westwood has chosen to ‘Gump around the UK’ coastline, walking around 8000 miles to raise money for children with terminal cancer. Shamus has had a tough time, he survived cancer and was 4 months in remission when he but found himself homeless on the streets of Folkestone. On his journey he has received support in the form of hot meals and food for his dogs but he has usually slept in a tent outside. 

 On Christmas Eve, Shamus set off from Leas Cliff Pavilion, Folkestone with his 6 dogs, ‘the cubs’ to walk around the coastline. He hopes to finish the route and return to Folkestone in about 2 1/2 years time. His mission is to raise £100,000 to send children with terminal cancer on the trip of a lifetime. There is a ‘Just Giving’ page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/gumparound.

Julie O’Gorman met him at the Fishbourne Terminal and kindly provided transport.
Wightlink Ferries kindly agreed to give Shamus and the cubs complimentary tickets and he arrived in Fishbourne on the morning of the 20th February. You can follow Shamus Westwood on social media @GumpAroundTheUK and hear the podcast of him on the Vectis Radio broadcast following the interview by Caroline Diamond and Mo White broadcast on Thursday 22nd Feb from 2pm]. Please stop and say hello to Shamus if you see him gumping around the coastline and please donate to his page. This was Shamus and his dogs walking on Appley beach in Ryde.And here he is in Shanklin. Shamus and his ‘cubs’ were joined by supporters walking on Small Hope beach in Shanklin. He stopped at The Salix Beach Cafe for refreshsments – they donated provisions and made a generous donation to the cause. And there was time for a small show of affection!Thanks to Caroline Diamond for providing the words. https://www.facebook.com/CarolineDiamondMarketing/

On Graham Reading Press Photography page here goo.gl/N6rYx5

Island Echo ran the story www.islandecho.co.uk/shamus-takes-islands-coastline-next-stage-gump-around-uk/

#gumparoundtheuk

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Valentine Photo-Shoot Testimonial from Linda Maclennan – Author

Posted on February 14, 2018 by graham

How glad I am I took up the opportunity to be photographed by Graham Reading. When Graham arrived, he was rather bemused to see the log I’d chosen to recline on for my Valentine photo-shoot. It jutted out precariously over the river Yar, and to get into position I had to do something very similar to walking the plank. Once I was sitting comfortably Graham realised he would have to perch in another riverbank tree to photograph me. The light was fading fast but thankfully Graham shared my creative vision, managing to make me feel both relaxed and confident, even when there was a chance that the pair of us might end up falling in the river (not too deep, but very muddy). I greatly admired his skill and determination to get the perfect shot!

Linda Maclennan
Author

For other testimonials see https://grahamreadingphotography.com/2017/03/testimonials/

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#WDYT launch on Ryde, Isle of Wight

Posted on February 8, 2018 by graham


John Wood [Director of Sales] Hannah Dove [Retail Executive] Mr Chris Ashman [Director of Regeneration for the Council]
Ryde Castle, Ryde, 8 2 2018

Launch of #WDYT [What Do You Think]  in Ryde on the Isle of Wight – a Government-backed campaign that has proven that there is a direct link between how digitally active a town is and their high street footfall.

 “As part of our ambitious regeneration plans for the Island, we are keen to emphasise the role of successful town centres in shaping the future of the Isle of Wight”, says Cabinet member for regeneration and business development, Councillor Wayne Whittle.

“This campaign is a trailblazing opportunity not only to engage shoppers with their local high street through social media, but also to support our local businesses in a very practical way to improve their business reach, their online presence and their digital influence with their customers.”

Island Echo ran the story http://www.islandecho.co.uk/wdyt-campaign-launches-information-events/

Also on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook group here goo.gl/7HLC2s

 

 

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Super Blue Blood Moon Sets Over Ryde

Posted on February 2, 2018 by graham

Super Blue Blood Moon sets over Ryde, Isle of Wight, 2 02 2018
Also on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook page here goo.gl/WdpHcr

ITV Published the photos in the gallery here:
http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2018-02-01/your-pictures-the-super-blue-blood-moon-across-the-south/

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Traditional Robbie Burns Night at The Ventnor Winter Gardens

Posted on January 29, 2018 by graham

Ventnor Winter Gardens was the venue for a traditional Robert Burns supper, with poetry, music and speeches celebrating his life, as well as the customary ‘Address to The Haggis,’ and a procession around the dining room. Piper John Brodie played throughout the evening, joined by other local musicians. The food was amazing and there was no shortage of tartan! Also on Graham Reading Press Photography page here goo.gl/cX1aSq

The Isle of Wight County Press used the story.

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Embrace The Beauty Of You at Ventnor Winter Gardens

Posted on January 27, 2018 by graham

https://www.facebook.com/amazon.Brown.12/videos/10210872129372323/

Katrina and I took a stand at Saturday’s event – Pre-Screening Health and Wellbeing boutique experience – organised by Sarah Brown at Ventnor Winter Gardens. Our stand was for Katrina’s coaching business – www.focuscoach.biz – where she was a speaker, and also promoting her Mindfulness Taster Sessions, and my www.grahamreadingphotography.com business with the relevant aspects of my ‘non-photoshopped’ photography being discussed! We watched  the #embrace film after, and I took a few [understatement] photos!
Details of the event here!
https://www.facebook.com/amazon.Brown.12/videos/10210872129372323/
On The Wight ran the story https://onthewight.com/embrace-the-beauty-of-you-at-this-life-changing-event/
So did the Island Echo http://www.islandecho.co.uk/sarah-helps-ladies-love/

The Isle of Wight County Press Ran a story using my photographand also took a photo of Katrina and I.

Also on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook page here goo.gl/Cno2Bc

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New Year New You

Posted on January 9, 2018 by graham

Sarah Brown kindly allowed me to represent my wife’s coaching business – www.focuscoach.biz and for me to take press photos at the event and display relevant photographs.

There are more of the photos taken here, on Graham Reading Press Photography Facebook page:  goo.gl/fMA4yA

The Island Echo ran the story.
www.islandecho.co.uk/islanders-discover-new-year-new-ryde-castle-event/

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Photography tuition

Posted on January 2, 2018 by graham

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Valentine Day Photo-shoots 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018 by graham

Treat your lover (or yourself) to a valentine photo-shoot – vouchers now available to buy from Unique Beauty in Lind Street, Ryde, www.facebook.com/uniquebeauty.co.uk/ Six Hair Studio, Star Street Ryde www.facebook.com/pg/Six-Hair-Studio-Upper-Six-118559034837210/ from Island Tanning and Beauty, St James’ St, Newport www.facebook.com/Island-Tanning-and-Beauty-8224993…/ or from me,or from me, if you can find me! It’s a special price, so don’t hang about!

Ilda Di Vico Valentine Photo-shoot

I am currently booking Valentine Photo-shoots for 2018. Here is my advert that currently appears in Wightbay  http://www.wightbay.com/ryde/health-beauty-services/valentine-photo-shoot-5593566/

Also on my Graham Reading Valentines Photoshoots page on Facebook here  goo.gl/bzGdhH

 

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