Posted by Jack Eaton on July 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment
“If you give a good designer a sharp pencil he can achieve anything,” says 20-year-old graphic designer Jordan Ivey. Ivey started practising in graphic design at the age of 15, designing identities for local bands. This was a task that required motivation and networking, a demonstration of his ability to follow-up his interests from a young age. … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on June 16, 2012 · 2 Comments
News that may shock many is that Niagara Falls has now been crossed on a tightrope. According to ITN, Nik Wallenda has become the “First man to tightrope walk across Niagara Falls”. A great achievement no-doubt, but is this strictly true? The news of this daring feat has brought a shade of deception to over-shadow … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on May 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
“I’d say if you’re really, really serious about getting a job in Journalism, unfortunately you are going to have to move away from the seaside”. This sad advice given by FHM Editor, Joe Barnes came today in a lecture, following his rise from being a former student at University College Falmouth (UCF). Barnes graduated from … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on May 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
“It was simple enough; don’t go out at night, don’t go out alone, don’t stay anywhere longer than 15 minutes and don’t tell anyone you’re coming”. These are the rules that are second nature to experienced war correspondent, Oliver Poole, of whom I had the pleasure of listening to at a guest lecture. Poole has … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on May 7, 2012 · 1 Comment
A young musician, Harriet Jones, has been causing quite a stir recently in the city of Plymouth. The fact that Jones has never played a cover song is certainly a unique prospect of her musical persona. She writes with the intention of telling a story through her songs, proving her ability to write interesting and … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on May 7, 2012 · 1 Comment
Here is an interview with Harriet Jones. This interview explores Jones’ recent success and what she thinks about it all. Enjoy! holdupnow: when did you start playing/writing songs? Harriet Jones: I wrote poems first, then terrible songs, then bearable songs. holdupnow: As an artist, you seem to pride yourself that you haven’t ever played a cover song. Why … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on April 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
So today was a slightly strange day. My two friends and I were wandering along when a young woman stopped us. “Hey, are you guys busy right now?” The woman exclaimed as I and my friends decided to hear more. This lady went on to explain that it was her friend’s birthday party and we … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on April 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment
It was insanity from start to finish that included not only a dead body, but gorillas handing out bananas. Welcome to Bristol, a definition of ‘city’ in itself. With its grand architecture and bustling streets, the adventure was yet-again going to start. I set off from a meeting in Fishponds to the designated hostel in Bedminster. Having no idea … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on April 17, 2012 · 1 Comment
Love is “alive and kicking” according to international wedding photographer – Donal Doherty. Doherty isn’t your typical wedding photographer and his story isn’t a common one. Based in Londonderry, Ireland, Doherty was originally a man of business. He had just been short-listed as Entrepreneur of the Year, running both a modelling and public relations marketing agency … Continue reading →
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Posted by Jack Eaton on April 17, 2012 · 1 Comment
Recently international wedding photographer Donal Doherty agreed to give an insight into his own photographic procedure. Below you will find Doherty’ exclusive tips for all photographers. holdupnow: Digital or film – which do you prefer and why? Donal Doherty: I have always used digital, apart from once in my City and Guilds course when I had … Continue reading →
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