A Very National Portrait!

I thought it would be interesting to show the photograph I decided to enter for the National Portrait Gallery's annual photographic portrait prize.

Since it didn't get through to the final selection, you unfortunately won't get to see it gracing their hallowed walls, so you'll have to enjoy it here instead!

The photograph is of Tim Hunt, a good friend and also a Sound Recordist for a lot of the political television news broadcasts for the UK.  Hence why I decided to photograph him on Abbingdon Green, in front of the Houses of Parliament.

The above image is my favourite, because I think with such a portrait it is necessary for the viewer to have a connection with the subject through their eyes.  However, I have included the other few possible options below, so let me know if you disagree...

All images © Christopher Perkins 2008

The Lord has arrived!!!

To all you slightly wacky film lovers...

I just found that the short film I worked on last year with Rockutainment is now up on their website for viewing, along with some hilarious out takes.  So please go and check it out.

Link to the 'Lord Of Pain' Movie

Pet Sounds vs. Sergeant Pepper

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate my good friend and long-time collaborator, Tim Hunt, on the success of his most recent short film making endeavour.

In partnership with Adrian Pinsent, Tim has won the Brighton Festival 24 Hour Film Challenge.  The boys were set the task of making a 2 minute documentary about the Brighton Beach Boys, and in particular their one-off gig, which pitted two of the best ever albums against each other.  The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' vs. the Beatles' 'Sergeant Pepper'.

Its seems that their conclusion was that there can be no outright winner, but it is a great little film and well worth a watch.  And having been a part of 24 hour film challenges in the past, I know all too well how hard it is to produce such a professional looking piece, when at 3 am all you want to do is sleep!!!

Take a look at the film here

and

Read about the experience here