Roger Taylor began his photographic career at 15 years of age with a Fleet Street News Agency where he learned his trade over 14 years, covering News, Fashion and Sporting events.
In the 70's he was with the Daily Telegraph, and in the 80's assisted on the Financial Times during the Thatcher campaign, and after that remained on staff for a further 8 years. He then spent several years living in Italy where he indulged in his love of painting and worked on a freelance basis for the Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Telegraph, the Independent, the Guardian and the Mail on Sunday.
On returning to the UK Roger was offered a week's work at the Millennium Dome as part of a team of Associated Newspapers journalists, producing the Daily Dome newspaper. When the Daily Dome Newspaper closed, he was asked to stay on as press and publicity photographer for the remainder of 2000.
During his career Roger has had several exhibitions of his work notably one at St Paul's Cathedral opened by the Queen Mother and another at the Connaught Centre in Hong Kong.
He now continues his photographic career on a freelance basis mainly with the Daily and Sunday Telegraph.
He is based in Italy and is available for photographic assignments of all kinds anywhere.
He can be contacted on rmediaimages@btinternet.com or 0039 0575 793107 and mobile 0039 3271 303061
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PHOTOGRAPHIC HOLIDAYS UMBRIA AND TUSCANY
Based at Casa Fontana near Lake Trasimeno. email - enquiries@casafontana.net
Discover the green heart of Italy, Villa accommodation set in 5 acres of olive groves.
private pool, gourmet food and fine wines.
the course will cover many aspects of photography
a separate itinerary is available for non photographic partners if needed.
Expert tuition with Roger, customs,medieval villages,landscapes and more.
The course is structured to bring maximum benefit to the participants in
acquiring new photographic skills and opportunities to shoot the dreamy Umbrian
and Tuscan landscapes.
5 day Photographic course for beginners and enthusiasts, starting Sunday 23rd September
DAY 1
SUNDAY. Arrival Perugia Airport approx 11am, your baggage will be transferred to your apartment at Casa Fontana, whilst you are taken to Assisi for a light lunch and Photo opportunities.
After this we will take you to Casa Fontana where you can relax by the pool prior to Dinner at 7.30 - 8.00 pm.
DAY 2
MONDAY. Visit Lake Trasimeno, reed beds, and boat trip to one of the islands (packed lunch provided)
Then on to Castiglione Del Lago before returning to Casa Fontana for dinner.
DAY 3
TUESDAY. Visit Perugia, Corsa Vanucci and underground Roman remains etc
On the way back to Casa Fontana stop off at Mugnano, medieval village to see wall paintings.
Casa Fontana for dinner.
DAY 4
WEDNESDAY. stay near Casa Fontana Sunrise, olive trees, macro shots, discuss individual needs , view and edit work so far.
light lunch Casa Fontana, PM Panicale, and back to Casa Fontana. for Dinner.
DAY 5
THURSDAY. Visit Orvieto (half day) then Casa Fontana pm, Possible portraits, fill in flash, reflective lighting, edit pictures.
Dinner out at the Rosso Di Sera restaurant by lake Trasimeno, where we can get some sunset shots before Dinner.
Casa Fontana for nightcap.
FRIDAY. Transfer to Perugia Airport (leave Casa Fontana approx 0800 )
the itinerary is flexible , and subject to weather conditions.
any specific requests will also be catered for.
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