I've been watching Truffaut's 'Jules and Jim' as research for an upcoming shoot. I had forgotten how good it is. And how playful it is with film techniques. Watch this then watch Scorsese's 'Goodfellas'.

Up late with the girls making a special card!

Just received copies of the Telegraph magazine which includes my story shot with stylist Aurelia Donaldson and model Rosie Tapner.

Grace having ultra sound on her hips. What a good patient!

Just received a copy of the Irish Arts Review with my piece on Simon Reilly.

Back on the set of Love/Hate. Working on a project for series 5.

Sad to hear that Hungarian film director Miklós Jancsó died on the 31st January. He made some truly great films including 'My Way Home', 'The Round Up' and 'The Red and the White'. Belá Tarr called him "the greatest Hungarian film director of all time". 

Much as I like Bailey's work I was disappointed by this show. Starts well with the giant Michael Caine blow-up overlooking the reception area but there are too many dodgy choices - particularly in the 'Icons' section. Shame too - given the quality of the b/w prints throughout the show, all made by Bailey - that the 'Box of Pin Ups' images are framed in series of six. Would have been good to see these individually and to have included Francis Wyndham's commentaries from the original box. Not sure why Bailey chose to put a Damien Hirst picture on the cover of the catalogue. I recommend buying the pocket book 'Bailey Exposed' instead. It's only £9.99 and includes many great quotes from Bailey - and others - and there's a beautiful picture of Bailey, high up in the Naga hills (on the border of India and Burma), photographing one of the Naga people. Bailey is clutching his Rolleiflex in his left hand and with his right hand is gesturing to his subject. What this picture shows is how much Bailey loves what he does. 

Two gorgeous girls - Isabella and Grace - arrived yesterday evening!