Hold on to your hats! Its my blog!!

Having given it a lot of thought, its time to start writing a blog. Yay!

But what have I to write about? Well nothing much really, I am just a very opinionated bloke who wants to communicate my thoughts with the world.

Its going to be possible that my thoughts and musing may amuse you, may interest you, may offend you. And they may even educate you. Whatever you think, I hope you enjoy...

I shall be also posting images I take (I am, after all a photographer) and some tips and tricks for fellow photographers. These may be how to get a great shot in camera, or advise on methods in post production, using Photoshop.

I shall also be posting random stuff that could cover any conceivable subject. Politics and religion will definitely play a part...

A completely random shot I took of some lovely food ©2014, all rights reserved.

Should mention quickly the above image was taken in collaboration with the wonderful Jennifer Hall. A powys based potter, who not only made these fabulous pots but cooked and styled the food for the shoot. Link to her information here.

Quick background for you. I am a independent photographer living in the middle of rural Wales in the stunning county of Powys. I am near the friendly market town of Llanidloes and I live with my beautiful wife and 3 children. Tom, Harry and Mathilda. Harry is at art school studying for a degree in art and illustration, while Tom is looking for a job. Mathilda is 12 and is in High School.

My business is called Ayton West Studio (aytonwest.com) and is based in a studio in an old cow shed at home.

I get asked a lot why I use the name Ayton West. Well, firstly, its derived from my middle name, Ayton, and the surname of my wonderful Grandfather, Stanley West.

He is sadly no longer with us but as I got older memories of him and how he was have become more and more of an influence and so I felt sung his name was somehow continuing a connection with him.
Secondly, I think it sounds kinda cool....

Thats enough for my first post, don't want to bore you any more than I have too, so I hope you enjoy my scribbles and maybe consider becoming a follower.

J