The days are getting shorter and colder. It gets darker quicker, but that doesn’t mean that we should put our cameras away. This is the time when we get to see cheerful Christmas lights around town again. SWXX took these night time shots while taking our photography students out for an outing in Covent Garden. … Continue reading »
How are you enjoying the Olympics in your beloved city? SWXX have been capturing happy moments around London on Instagram app. Last weekend we were following the games at BT London Live 2012 in Hyde Park. It is free for the public and the atmosphere is incredible. During peak time, it takes up to 30 minutes in … Continue reading »
SWXX Special Report. By guest editor Salina Christmas On 20 May 2012, thousands of Chelsea football fans lined up New King’s Road, which stretches from Chelsea to Fulham, to give Chelsea Football Club, the UEFA Champions League winner, a heroes’ welcome. Chelsea beat Bayern Munich at the latter’s home stadium in Munich on Saturday, 19 … Continue reading »
SWXX Special Report: University Boat Race 2012. By guest editor Salina Christmas. Photography by Zarina Holmes. The University Boat Race, it is said, is a coxswain’s race, an event by which his or her judgement, as well as the oarsmen’s speed, determine the outcome of months of training and mental preparation. That is quite a … Continue reading »
Orla Kiely AW12 tea dance showcase at Somerset House during London Fashion Week, was one of the most pleasant and memorable shows I have attended. A few editors sitting next to me voiced their approvals. I was on a photo assignment for Laha Magazine (Thank you, editor Laila Hamdaoui. Check out her superb blog here). My delightful … Continue reading »
The Crush Room at Royal Opera House in Covent Garden is a breathtaking venue. The red-and-gold splendour dated back from 1858, where the crystal chandeliers are said to be made up from the original that was once hung in the opera hall. These images are from my 2010 photography archive, an assignment for The Ballet Bag magazine. The Royal Ballet‘s principal … Continue reading »
