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Rights of Older Persons in the Age of AI: Conference Photography at Rhodes House, Oxford
Events Alex Gell 09/10/2026 Events Alex Gell 09/10/2026

Rights of Older Persons in the Age of AI: Conference Photography at Rhodes House, Oxford

A last-minute call, a day at Rhodes House and a room full of people working out how AI fits into a new UN convention on older people's rights. Here's how the day looked through my lens.

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Shooting the Vogue Café x Nike at London Fashion Week.
Events, London, Commercial Alex Gell 03/10/2026 Events, London, Commercial Alex Gell 03/10/2026

Shooting the Vogue Café x Nike at London Fashion Week.

Two days at Corner Shop on Arundel Street for the Vogue Café x Nike during London Fashion Week. Here's how the weekend went and a few of my favourite moments.

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Alex Gell 29/09/2026 Alex Gell 29/09/2026

Photo Delivery Formats and the 7 Handover Checks Clients Should Make

What file formats, resolution, and licence terms should you actually expect at handover — plus a 7-point checklist to run through before you sign off.

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Alex Gell 27/09/2026 Alex Gell 27/09/2026

Reproducible Brand Photography: Presets & DAM for Marketing Teams

How to write brand photography guidelines your team will actually use — concrete lighting and crop rules, presets, a DAM workflow, and copyable brief templates.

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Alex Gell 25/09/2026 Alex Gell 25/09/2026

Cocktail Photography in 5–8 Minutes: Repeatable Setups for Amateurs

Repeatable cocktail photography setups you can shoot in 5–8 minutes per drink — lighting rigs, angles by glass type, and the sequencing that beats melting ice.

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Alex Gell 23/09/2026 Alex Gell 23/09/2026

No Studio, Under £100 Kit: Drinks Menu Photography for Bars and Cafes

No studio needed — a sub-£100 kit and the right lighting and sequencing get your drinks menu photo-ready for delivery apps, social, and print.

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Alex Gell 21/09/2026 Alex Gell 21/09/2026

Food photography for restaurants: your pre-shoot plan

A pre-shoot plan for restaurant food photography: which dishes to shoot first, the lighting and angles that actually sell, and how to brief it properly.

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Alex Gell 19/09/2026 Alex Gell 19/09/2026

Planner Ready Event Photography Shot List, UK Brief & Same Day Heroes

A planner-ready event photography shot list: the seven categories to brief in, how to tier priorities, and what same-day and full-gallery delivery should look like.

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Alex Gell 17/09/2026 Alex Gell 17/09/2026

3 Checks Before Hiring an Event Photographer: Style, COI, Contract

Choosing an event photographer? Check their full gallery (not just highlights), ask for a Certificate of Insurance, and get scope and usage rights in writing before you book.

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Alex Gell 15/09/2026 Alex Gell 15/09/2026

Unplugged Wedding Ceremony: Photographer Backed Wording for Your Day

Thinking about an unplugged ceremony? Here’s the wording, signage, and officiant script that actually gets guests to put their phones away — without feeling like a rulebook.

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Alex Gell 13/09/2026 Alex Gell 13/09/2026

Second Shooter for UK Weddings: A Pro Explains the 100 Guest Rule

Should you book a second shooter? Here’s what they actually do, what it costs in the UK, and the 100-guest rule of thumb that decides whether you need one.

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Alex Gell 11/09/2026 Alex Gell 11/09/2026

See the Full Gallery: Alex Gell on Documentary Wedding Photography

What documentary wedding photography actually means, what your day looks like, and how to spot a photographer who really shoots this way — full galleries included.

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Alex Gell 09/09/2026 Alex Gell 09/09/2026

Winter wedding photography: how to get it beautifully right

Winter weddings can look stunning — it comes down to planning around the light. Here’s how to get golden hour, gear, and venue choice right for a December to February wedding.

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Alex Gell 07/09/2026 Alex Gell 07/09/2026

Half day wedding photography: what it covers and costs

Half-day wedding photography (4–6 hours) covers the ceremony through early reception — here’s what’s included, what’s not, and what it costs in the UK.

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Alex Gell 25/08/2026 Alex Gell 25/08/2026

A Wedding Venue Walkthrough Checklist That Catches Every surprise

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Alex Gell 25/08/2026 Alex Gell 25/08/2026

Rights Buyout Vs Licensing: which one should you choose?

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Alex Gell 25/08/2026 Alex Gell 25/08/2026

Engagement Photo Outfits: the formula that photographs well

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Alex Gell 25/08/2026 Alex Gell 25/08/2026

Candid Wedding Photography: What it Means for Your Day

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Golden Hour Wedding Photos for Couples: Plan Sunset Portraits
Alex Gell 21/08/2026 Alex Gell 21/08/2026

Golden Hour Wedding Photos for Couples: Plan Sunset Portraits

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Film vs Digital Wedding Photography: How to Choose
Alex Gell 21/08/2026 Alex Gell 21/08/2026

Film vs Digital Wedding Photography: How to Choose

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