Peaky Blinders Photoshoot with Ben Atkinson

28 May

A few years ago now, I once again attended a photography day with Atkinson Action Horses organised by talented equine artist and fine art photographer, Jane Lazenby of E J Lazenby. This was my second visit to photograph Ben and his beautiful horses. It's always a fantastic day out and I usually come back with thousands of images. Still to this day, I'm going through them when time permits to edit and share them across my social media platforms.

So, I thought for the first time ever I'd blog a little segment of one part of the day which was a themed Peaky Blinders session. Having never watched a single episode until the last 18 months or so, I have since watched every episode! As not to waste such an opportunity, I'm sharing these images of Ben portraying Thomas Shelby as I've felt inspired to do so and it fits perfectly. Back then I'd only heard of the Peaky Blinders and hadn't a clue what all the hype was about, so I went back through them and edited them as close as to the filmic colourings of the original Peaky Blinders series. It's quite an art as the lighting at the yard where I was is vastly different to what you and I see onset via our tv's, naturally. I've done it as near as can be with some tweaks and adjustments along the way.

Just a small fun fact, Ben’s horses were also stars in this drama, how fab is that??

I love attending these photography theme days. It allows me to be creative and chat with other fellow photographers and I sometimes learn a thing or two. I can't wait to share more with you all very soon but for now, here is Ben as Thomas Shelby! If you would like a themed photoshoot with your horse(s) then get in touch as I absolutely adore photographing and styling them.