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Michael Wharley Photography
Contact NameMichael Wharley
About"Top Theatre Photographer...Leading voice on headshot trends" (The Stage)
Oh, and I make happy actors headshot clients! More positive Mandy.com feedback than any other photographer.
Check out the video here, to take a step inside one of my headshot sessions: youtu.be/GJeB3GynsHk
Get seen more with stunning portfolios from one of the UK's foremost headshot photographers.
My industry insight and photographic skill mean we'll subtly capture your full casting range to create a portfolio truly fit for 2018, whether for the UK or US.
Because one good headshot is fine, but a set of great headshots can open many more doors.
How We Work Together
I make my shoots like 3-4 mini sessions in one, working my ass off and using all my photographic, lighting and directing skills to make your session as productive as possible:
- I treat you as an individual: learning how you've been cast, the roles you'd like & what your agent wants, considering your skin tone, facial structure & hair/eye colour.
- We get as much variety out of the session as possible.
- We shoot indoors & outdoors, in colour & B&W and choose a selection of tops that will show the greatest range.
- Plus: I work to use different backgrounds, different lighting techniques & direct you to different moods to help capture your full casting possibilities.
We spend time on simple posing techniques that will help you look your best, while appearing perfectly natural.
- I ask you to help shape the session: I send a welcome pack to help you brief me, then during the session we regularly review photos to get the headshots you need.
- I offer a range of packages to suit all budgets and needs (check out the link for full details of booking and sessions)
Of course you can rely on my industry expertise (The Stage recently called me a "Top Theatre Photographer", and how many other photographers do you know who have surveyed all UK casting directors in the last year?), but I think this is the best way to get eye-catching shots capturing the full range of your casting.
Plus, my sessions are relaxed - even fun - with music, tea, chat and no time-pressure, so you feel and look at ease in front of camera. Check out the video at the link above, for a taster.
But the proof's in the pudding, right? So explore my work in more depth here, or on my website.
- 'The Pro' :(2hrs, 3 retouches): £350. - 'The Complete': (up to 3hrs, 5 retouches): £490. Agent Stud: £450.
- Extra retouched shots are <b>always</b> £24, to reflect the 30-40 minutes I spend editing a shot, not to make loads of money out of you.
Contact and website: Check out my website for full package details, to see my portfolio and to read client testimonials.
If you have any questions, just drop email or call 07961 068759.
You can also join my facebook page for news, discounts and special offers.
Contact Details
Contact Number07961068759
AddressWaterloo, Zone 1
Jade James
It was an absolute pleasure to get these headshots taken by Michael! I could not be happier with them - they're by far the best headshots I've had so I would highly recommend him! Il be back again when I need my next batch done :) Thanks again Michael!!
Leigh Ariana Trifari
Michael was an absolute delight to work with! Extremely knowledgeable, technically proficient and very professional. I was amazed how quickly our session went and how many great shots I got as a result! It was very hard to choose my favourites. I couldn't recommend him more!
Elâ Sophia
Highly recommend.
Carla Hart
Michael is very professional, warm and welcoming. Everything was really easy to organise; from the booking through to receiving the photos... and he's full of helpful tips to get you prepared beforehand so you feel ready. I'm very happy with the results.
Ian Watt
Fantastic human being who can build real rapport in a short time. Understood exactly what I was looking for and delivered beyond my expectations.
Toussaint Meghie
"Great shots, great Photographer"
Toussaint Meghie
"Extremely pleased with my shots, great photographer"
Mitchell Ndema
Amazing to work with. He directs you through out the entire shoot and through the hour session. We came out with amazing results.
Jerome Dowling
Fantastic time working with him
Tracey Ann Wood
Yes, very impressed by the results. Michael is a fantastic photographer.
Julie Binysh
Michael was great at putting me at ease and guding me through the session with helpful suggestions. I would strongly recommend him.
Tracey Ann Wood
Yes, very pleased with the headshots. Had lots to choose from the contact sheet. Michael is an excellent photographer and a master of lighting.
Cameron Panting
Very good. Totally relaxed environment, and happy with the result!
Gavin James
Fantastic photographer and nice guy...
Madeleine Millar
Amazing to work with and I was very impressed with the result. I would highly recommend.
Monty Lloyd
My time with Michael at the Headshot session was both professional and relaxing.
Georgina-Rose Robinson
Michael was absolutely fantastic. Such a lovely man and extremely talented at what he does. Couldn't recommend him highly enough. I found a photographer for the first time who I felt knew exactly what I wanted and how to get it.
Ellisif Bendiksen
Having a background in modeling, and having worked with a lot of Photographers, I have to take my hat off for Michael. He's without doubt the most talented and professional photographer I have ever worked with! It's pricey, but it would not be fair with regards to the work that he does to charge even a pound less!
Seelan Gunaseelan
I have used Michael Wharley as my headshot photographer for the last six years and have had three separate sessions over that period. I love his shooting style and I am always pleased with the results. He is a great photographer who I can completely to trust to do a great job.
Tessa Mason
Michael was amazing to work with! Put you at ease straight away and came away with some great shots! Have done and will continue to highly recommend.
Natasha Granger
Fantastic photographer. Professional and really put me at ease.
James Tobin
The kindest man you could hope to meet. I would recommend anyone to him in a heartbeat. He took the time to really discover my casting (actual and aspirational) and photographed them all. He also is very tech savy and knows how to best upload files so they suit any medium (online, in print etc).
Sam McPhillips
Michael is a great guy. Makes you feel comfortable. Communication was superb. He happily went out of his way to make adjustments and take extra shots when I asked. Highly recommend.
Jonathan Ellis
Super session; great outcomes
Holly Franklin
A wonderfully friendly and talented photographer. A pleasure to work with.
Prince Shoyelu
Michael Wharley is by far the most experienced photographer in the UK especially when it comes to headshots for actors. His work is second-to-none and one every actor must experience. The quality and the uniqueness he incorporates into his work is mind blowing.
Gillian Harker
One of the best photographers I've worked with! Great guy, fun shoot, lots of tea, great music. Michael is gets your images across to you very quickly.
Emily Scott
Couldn't of asked for a better photographer, amazing photos, put me at complete ease- Look no further.
Suzie Voce
He was so lovely. The photographs were great! Highly reccomended.
Venetia Grivas
Michèle Belgrand
He's simply the best!
Jake Hogan
Michael Wharley made me feel relaxed and comfortable in my first headshot session with him, he captured a range of theatrical, traditional and commercial looks all in one session.The resulting headshots were outstandingly professional and I would highly recommend him for any aspiring actor.
Barry McStay
The best headshots in town
Oliver Bury
Super brilliant photographer and human! Friendly, naturally talented and knows how to get exactly what you want and works well with you to achieve that.
Bryan Bounds
Michael's an excellent headshot photographer. He comes with an actor's experience, he's meticulous about getting the right angle, and he knew how to capture my 'type'.
Thomas Ababio
Award wining photographer Google him
Mary Sheen
Very Good Accomplished Photographer - makes the whole experience pleasant & relaxed.
Paul Valentine
Fantastic photographer, makes you feel relaxed, and gets great results.
Samuel Armfield
Extremely happy with the photos! He is a top professional who makes you feel completely at ease throughout. Using his experience and knowledge, he really captures you at your best in a variety of casting types. Highly recommend!
Jake Herbert
Michael is an absolute delight to shoot with and completely makes it a collaboration from the outset. He understands all aspects of head shots from all perspectives of the industry. GENIUS!
Cassandra Lyons
This is my second headshot session with Michael so yes I am impressed with Michael. Michael makes everything about the session both hassle and pain free from booking to receiving your final shots. Michael (as he says on his website used to be a actor) this is so helpful as he knows what is required what will work and what won't. During the shoot Michael gives really clear concise accessible direction as well. Michael has a keen eye for detail and composition and creates striking and interesting colours and lighting as well as taking brilliant shots of everyone. Have a look at his website there is such a variety of faces ages sexes types etc and everyone has very arresting shots. As well as being delighted with the finished product I know in the past I have taken stress into previous shoots and perhaps what is really worth its' weight in gold is how calm and relaxing both Michael and his lovely Make Up Artist Terri Pace are. for the duration of the session I felt like I was just having a lovely old chat.
Kaiden DuBois
Incredibly easy photographer to work with, and amazing final shots. I would definitely recommend!
Rebecca Cooper
Pro through and through.
Rebecca Quinn
Great result and was really relaxed throughout, would definitely recommend.
Devanshu Oza
I highly recommend Michael! Made the photo shoot a breeze to go through. He certainly know what he is doing!
Sorcha Verey
A brilliant headshot photographer! Excellent with me as a first timer, helped build a natural, comfortable and organic working environment. highly recommended.
Airlie Scott
Michael was fantastic, very professional, good at putting you at your ease too.
Sarah-Jane Dent
Michael Warley is very professional,and makes you feel relaxed.Im very happy with my Headshots.
Annie Orchard
Michael is an excellent photographer who puts you at ease from the moment you set foot in the studio. He has a great way of helping you achieve your desired looks and I was so pleased with my end selection of photos.
Amelia Blackwell
Wonderful headshot photographer, and lovely guy!
Daisy England
Michael was brilliant to work with! He was warm, understanding and worked with you to make sure you got the best head-shots possible.
Virginia Byron
Michael is a wonderful photographer.
Virginia Byron
Michael immediately put me at ease. I recommend him whole-heartedly.
Catherine McDonough
Highly recommend Michael.
Angie Smith
We had a great session - Michael makes the whole process so easy! I'm really happy with the results, ended up with lots of options to choose from - I think it's the best set of photos I've had done. I would recommend him every time.
Katy Haskell
It is worth paying that little extra for brilliance! Michael is the only head shot photographer I would recommend.
Kate Lush
Great Photographer, lovely relaxed session, loads of quality shots to choose from.
Katy Haskell
Professional, warm, friendly & relaxing. Fantastic environment for head shots. Michael knows how to get the best shot every time.
David Houston
Very focused and talented photographer
David Houston
Extremely professional
David Houston
Extremely professional.
David Houston
At the top of his game. "Top theatre photographer" The Stage
Gordon Peaston
Michael is sublime. I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. He relaxes you, makes you feel comfortable and works very collaboratively with you and never dictates his own agenda. He is a wonderfully supportive photographer - i have no hesitation in recommending him. I'm delighted with my results.
Catherine McDonough
One of the best photographers I have worked with. Takes care and makes sure your shoot is individual to you. Relaxed and comfortable which is vital for great shots
peter donegan
Great photographer who makes you feel very relaxed. Will definitely be using Michael's services again.
Jd Hunt
A truly great photographer; Michael is knowlegable, patient and really puts you at ease. My session as worth every penny and we got some great shots cover a wide range.
Jade Kelly
It was awesome to have my first ever headshot session with Michael! Would recommend to all!
Christopher G. Jones
Michael was an amazing photographer. Impressively skilled and knowledgeable, easy to get on with and spent about 10 minutes grinding coffee for me before the shoot! His photographs speak much more for his skill than my words can!
Chris Vincent
I would go Michael again.
Carla Cresswell
I can not recommend this photographer enough! Headshot's to me are very daunting and probably my most least favourite part about the industry, but my mind was completely changed after my session with Michael. He made me feel so at ease throughout the session and was very encouraging as well as collaborative. The images are spectacular, he is well and truly gifted from god. He also comes with the option of a lovely MUA Terri Pace, which I can assure you that you are most definitely in safe hands when it comes to both makeup and photographer!
Jenine Stacey
I was really worried about feeling at ease and comfortable in my shoot and was also concerned that I just wouldn't get any decent photos for that reason. Michael immediately made me feel relaxed and was utterly brilliant. He communicated well during the shoot, allowing me to view photos and look at what did and didn't work. I left there feeling much more confident infront of the camera and reassured that I would have good images. Which I did.
Mark Topping
Great to work with. Produces great headshots. Best in the business.
Joanna Wills
Great headshots - could not recommend him enough. TOP TOP GUY!
Carla Espinoza
Michael is great! He took so many great shots that I spend a week to chose my final ones. I am very pleased.
Alex Gaumond
Couldn't be happier with my new headshots. I highly recommend Michael for his friendly, relaxed and efficient approach to getting the best out of the session and really delivering some outstanding results.
Kate Kelly
Micheal Wharely turned my usual dread filled, hateful headshot experience into a suprisingly fun and enjoyable afternoon. He's kind, honest, and extremely generous not only with his advice but his time too. He made me feel really comfortable and maybe for the first time I have headshots to be proud off. Very happy with the results.
Euan Bennet
Fantastic session, very relaxed and managed to get a lot done in the time we had!!
Tom Lorimer
Fantastic photographer. Consummate professional and great fun.
Yeliz Simsek
It was comfortable, natural and organic working with Michael
James William Ward
Michael Wharley does fantastic shots. He manges to create a truly diverse portfolio that is upto date and makes full use of the recent introduction of colour headshots
David Whitney
I can not recommend Michael enough he is brilliant . his photos have tripled my audiences
Yeliz Simsek
Very nice to work with Michael.
Noro Napravnik
Awesome experience. Easy going and knows exactly what to do. Time well spent.
Natasha Murphy
What an amazing photographer and lovely person to shoot with! I have some amazing Headshots for my portfolio showcasing a range of different looks. Highly recommend his relaxed approach and tailoring the session to suit you, brings out incredible results.
Nelson.E Ward
An excellent headshot photographer
Kitty Roe
Absolutely loved working with Michael - he was helpful, friendly and very encouraging and gave great direction. He totally put me at ease and in control of my headshot session. There were plenty of chances to make changes or tweaks to my look, and to see the headshots we had taken and see if there was anything I'd like to change. Cups of tea and lovely conversation. Absolutely recommended, worth every penny. Thanks!!
Sarah Morgan
Michael is fantastic to work with! He knows exactly how to help you get what you want from your shoot, and he's also great fun and made me feel very at ease. I would highly recommend him!
Anna Bolton
Michael Wharley lived up to all the reviews. The session was relaxed, professional and dare I say it - fun! I absolutely recommend him to any actor looking for high quality, tailored images which give you a range of looks to choose from and most importantly look like you at the end of it.
Edalia Day
He was fantastic. Michael really took the time to get to know what I wanted from the session and he experimented with different styles until I was satisfied (though to be honest I was satisfied very quickly as the photos look great, no immodesty intended).
Cornelius Geaney
The best headshot photographer in the business
James Petherick
Terrific photographer; high quality pics, helpful, sensitive and professional.
Jodie McGregor
Nelson.E Ward
Excellent and patient photographer
Nelson.E Ward
An excellent headshot photographer.
Mark Arnold
Fabulous. Wonderful to work with.
Orlando Brooke
Brilliant session with Michael Wharley - he makes you feel at ease and brings out your personality with ease.
Lauren Hillyer
Michael Wharley is a fantastic photographer. He really makes you feel comfortable and takes his time to capture the perfect headshot. He works with you and makes sure you leave his studio happy with the results. You get to review your photos after each set, which is great because you can see what you like/dislike. Using natural lighting, he really captures the depth needed for a perfect headshot. I will be going back again next year.
Alice Bell
No other photographer has made me feel as relaxed in front of the camera, and produced such great results in a short time. I'm not a natural in front of the camera and generally have a natural turn, I've always had many many shots to choose from on the contact sheets, instead of the usual one or two. Michael is funny, clever and a talented artist, and they are perfect actor's head shots because he captures perfectly you and the character you project.
Kathryn Goldsmith
Michael is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. Easy, friendly and fun are perfect words to describe the session with him. My second shoot with him and even more impressed than last time.
Tanya Page
Michael is a great photographer who is incredibly helpful and puts you at your ease straight away
Owen G Bevan
This man... if anyone, can make you feel like you're a professional once more. Clear shots giving colour and clarity and above all, PERSONALITY. His shots lift your image from the screen and page and give you real life in the eyes of a casting director. I would work with him, again and again.
Lucy Scammell
I'm pretty confident that choosing Michael Wharley for my headshots will be the best career decision I make this year.
Jane Goddard
Excellent photographer who only improves as years go on. He's done my last 3 sessions and I've always been delighted with the results.
Tanya Vital
Best Headshots I've had in 15 years! Made me feel welcome and comfortable. Never rushed and worked with me rather than against me. THOROUGHLY recommended
Elliot Hadley
Thoroughly impressed by Michael from the start. A true professional and a gentleman. We discussed what I wanted from my session and he put me at ease. It was so pleased with the outcome.
Penelope Read
Amazing photographer.
Chris Udoh
Very easy going and great to work with. Made my first experience taking head shots less daunting.
Eleanor Young
Fantastic, Michael gets you exactly what you're after and is wonderfully 'progressive' about modern headshots!
Sophie Jugé
Michael made me feel relaxed and directed me gently and clearly throughout the session. Pausing to look at the shots that we had so far was really helpful in bringing out even more great shots. He is really talented and can't be recommended highly enough. A wonderful start to 2015!
Nick Edison
great experience working with Mike. I don't like having head shots taken, but he made it fun and produced a load of great shots! Thanks Mike!
Chris Hespel
I am very impressed with Michael's work! The best headshots I've ever had! Highly recommended!
Shirley Valentine
Great Photographer
Mark Topping
Great to work with. Really knows the business. Excellent results.
Miss Asia
Head-shots taken by Michael Wharley Photography in 2014.
Justin Groves
Michael was amazing to work with. As soon as I got to the studio he made me feel completely relaxed. When we were shooting the photos he made it feel like two friend hanging out, but still he produced very high professional photos.
Jessica Tyler
Great photographer who is an absolute pleasure to work with as well as being able to give really useful advice on the industry generally.
Kluane Saunders
Michael's pre-shoot e-mail helped me prep well for the shoot. At the shoot itself he put me at ease straight away and made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera. At the end I had lots of great shots with different looks to choose from.
Owyn Stephens
An excellent photographer, i wouldn't go anywhere else
Samantha Vaughan
Michael was fantasic. I had a great session, felt really at ease, felt like I was achieving everything I wanted from the time we had and had a lot of great advice thrown in, brilliant! Would whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a great headshot photographer.
Kate Lush
Absolutely fantastic experience - great shoot and great results, and a super nice guy as well. Makes you very comfortable, while directing each shot to get the best shot.
Lindsay Atherton
Perfect shots that captured everything I needed.
David Curtis
Working with Michael was a really enjoyable experience. His professional friendly manner really put me at ease and made for a very fun and successful shoot. The pictures were all amazing and it was hard to choose.
Louise Latham
Excellent photographer to work with and really happy with my headshots. Couldn't recommend more highly.
Bomi Lee
I had a wonderful session with Michael. He was professional, helpful and fun! Highly recommend him!
Robert Chambers
Michael Wharley is a top photographer and lovely bloke. Put me totally at ease making it a really fun few hours. I'll certainly be getting further shots done through him
Lauren Backler
A fantastic headshot photographer who put me at ease straight away, and delivered fantastic polished results. I would highly recommend Michael Wharley to any actor looking to update their headshots!
Emma Kendrick
An incredible photographer who captures the essence of who you are. Would highly recommend again and again.
Kirsty Linton
Michael was brilliant to work with! Very professional and friendly. I would highly recommend him to everyone!
Louise Latham
Michael Wharley was great to work with, he really put you at ease and knew what he was doing! Great photographs as a result.
Laura Wolfe
Brilliant headshot photographer, produced the best headshots I've ever had.
Helen Bovey
A fantastic photographer who is very professional and made me feel at ease during the photo shoot. I am very pleased with the results of the shoot and would recommend him to any actor.
Pearl Marsland
Excellent photographer and lovely to work with.
Pearl Marsland
Fun and relaxing to work with and excellent results. Highly recommended!
Philippa Howard
Cannot recommend Michael for headshots highly enough!! I'm thrilled with the results. All the looks I hoped for were achieved, surpassing my expectations. Only problem was narrowing down the choices. Plus I had a blast! I had a real dislike and almost fear of photoshoots. This recent shoot with Michael has changed all that! He got to know what my needs were and still fought to fit that into the cheapest package for me. Despite my explaining I was willing to pay for the Premier. He carefully directed me and relaxed me to the point where I was having fun (unbelieveable!) We regularly checked to see we were getting the shots I wanted and Michael was very easy to be honest and open with. A fantastic experience!
Ed Bailey
Brilliant, skilled, professional, friendly, knowledgable.
Philippa Carson
http://www.michaelwharley.com/ He's awesome!
Ed Bailey
I had a great two and a half hours. Michael has knowledge, skill, warmth and free sweets. He ran the shoot brilliantly and delivered proofs and final shots very promptly. Absolutely superb.
Matthew Ronchetti
A very enjoyable session with great shots, would thoroughly recommend!
Sarah Rorbach
This is the second time I have used Michael, and I would recommend every time and to anyone. He really knows how to get the best out of you and will always give more than his best to create a professional, diverse portfolio for you.
Jade Smart
A brilliant photographer who completely understands actors needs and wants. I felt completely relaxed and at ease, which allowed me to achieve the shots I wanted. I will most definitely be returning and would recommend to any budding or professional actor.
Katie Ward
A true professional with a unique skill at capturing the real "you" in a headshot. A great experience and lovely guy!
Rhiannon Owens
I had a lovely morning shooting with Michael. He made me feel very comfortable and took the time to help me decide on the looks I wanted. We took some initial test shots and reviewed them to see what colours worked and discuss any concerns. We then went on to shoot indoors and outdoors with various lights and backgrounds. Michael provided plenty of guidance along the way and I got to review each new batch of pictures to confirm I was happy with them. I felt like I had plenty of time and left feeling very confident that I had achieved what I wanted to out of the shoot. I am very happy with the final result.
Ronan McMahon
Excellent headshot session, production and rapid turn around. Delighted with the results.
Victoria Smith
Certainly the best headshot session I've had. Michael creates a really relaxed and friendly atmosphere and really listens to what you want from the process. I'll definitely go back!
Hannah Farmer
These were my first headshots so I was a little nervous, not quite knowing what to expect. Michael was absolutely fantastic, explained to me what I would be doing, made me feel really at ease and I was very pleased with the results. I would highly recommend his services.
Natasha Staples
Michael is wonderful to work with and the results exceeded my hopes!
George McVeagh
Great guy to work with - very pleased with the end product
Dimitar Stoyanov
Michael is great photographer and artist
Veroniki Kyriakopoulou
Michael Wharley is an excellent photographer and great professional to work with. It was my first professional headshot experience and Michael was very helpful and understanding, always offering constructive suggestions. Michael's experience as an actor himself also gives him a great understanding of how to keep your relaxation but also focus in the right place in order to get the most out of the session. Would definitely recommend him! Thank you again for some great shots! Veroniki Kyriakopoulou, 2 Year Acting - Drama Studio London
Lauren Donovan
I am so pleased with Michael's shots. The whole session was enjoyable as Michael makes you feel completely relaxed and comfortable. I would highly recommend to any actors needing new or first headshots.
Tamara Cole
It was a pleasure working with Michael Wharley, it was very professional and enjoyable.
Paul Matania
Brilliant photographer. Made me feel very relaxed, definitely got the best out of me. Top bloke!!
Robert Rowe
Michael's approach is reassuring and encouraging, starting with the excellent advice on his website about how to prepare for the shoot.When you get there he works with you to get exactly what you want, using different settings and looks, and goes through all the results with you on the spot, advising you what will work best. He delivers the finished shots quickly and in very high quality. Michael knows the market inside-out and works with you to produce just what you need to get you noticed.
Sean Connell
Great photographer, hugely informative about his process and works with you. Recommended!
Laura Fitzpatrick
Friendly and professional!
Bella Barlow
brilliant shoot
Bella Barlow
brilliant photographer and really fun shoot. would recommend to anyone as he really focuses on the individual.
Natasha Staples
A wonderful professional, and I'm delighted with the results.
Natasha Staples
The best photographer I've ever sat for.
Efy Levy
The session was amazing! I couldn't recommend Michael more highly. Not only was he professional, but also extremely warm and nice and made me feel really confident. Having gone through other people's headshots I knew he would be the right person to go for, and I was right.
Ceridwen Smith
I am delighted with my headshot sessions with Michael, who has now done my photos several times. He always manages to put his clients at ease, as well as being knowledgeable with a good understanding of the industry. I find his sessions very reasonably priced, highly productive and enjoyable! I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Marie Bushell
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Alison Tennant
I would thoroughly recommend Michael to take anybody's pictures. His manner put me at ease straight away and he did everything in his power to make sure that I was 100% satisfied with the final products. I am very pleased with them.
Alexis Leighton
Michael was fabulous to work with, he had clarity and vision but gave space and freedom. A truly collaborative session and great fun as well. I recommend him highly but don't just take my say-so - try for yourself!!!!!
Ben Murrell
Absolutely great photographer, really cares about what he photographs. I would recommend to any actor wanting headshots.
Michalianna Ioli Theofanopoulou
Michael is amazing at what he is doing. He is a professional and at the same time makes you feel relaxed and helps you to get the best out of your pictures. It was my first photo session and I will be definitely going back!
Kelly Tennant
Brilliant photographer, very comfortable environment and made the whole session enjoyable. Photos are with you by the next day and within a week of choosing my final shots they were back to me in a perfect condition and ready to use. I would definitely recommend Michael to anybody, very reasonable price and fab photos at the end!
Heather Wilson
Michael was absolutely brilliant to work with, I felt confident throughout the whole shoot that my headshots would be wonderful and he didn't fail to impress.Excellent value, I will be recommending him to fellow actors in the future. I will also be using him again when it comes time to update.
Siobhan Schulz
It is always an absolute pleasure working with Michael, and I am a hundred percent happy with the final photos. Highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for headshots.
Paul Valentine
Very good headshots. Worked in a relaxed environment. Highly recommended.
Nathalie Nightingale
Absolutely fantastic session with Mr. Wharley, made me feel very relaxed and comfortable, the three hour session just flew by! Really really pleased with the results as well.
Liam Fleming
Fantastic photographer who made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera. I recommend him thoroughly.
Amanda Kelly
Most enjoyable photoshoot, with a great guy and great results. Highly reccommed him.
Shyam Bhatt
So very impressed - Michael was brilliant to work with and knew exactly how to get what was needed out of the session. The session was relaxed and professional; I would return to Michael and recommend him to anyone else. Thank you!
Feyi Babalola
Michael is very professional and good at what his does. He has a great eye for detail and he does everyhing he can to ensure that he captures you at your best. Michael understands that actors need to portray a range of cast types which is extremely benifical and helpful for the actor. You are also able to view your images during your shoot which is fantasic.
Carole Bremson
Great photographer!
David McClelland
I can thoroughly recommend working with Michael Wharley. Not only does Michael understand the science and the art of the headshot, but he totally gets actors and knows how best to collaborate with them to get the best from a shoot. The session itself is relaxed and friendly but focused and productive. I particularly valued the opportunity to take a look at and discuss shots during the session, giving me confidence in the shots themselves as well as in myself. The results of Michael's work are there for all to see: superb headshots that get actors work. Now, isn't that what we all want?
Jessica Tyler
Michael is brilliant. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. Extremely knowledgeable and professional, his insight into the industry and what is required for a great headshot was reflected in the easy-going yet focused session, the quality of the huge selection of shots I had to choose from and his ready advice and guidance. I was extremely happy with the whole experience from start to finish and I would highly recommend Michael Wharley to any actor.
Robert Harding
Michael Wharley is an excellent choice of photographer for anybody wanting a truly professional headshot portfolio. He has an acute ability to get to the heart of your casting range and will bring out all aspects of it. If you have a clear idea of what you want your headshot portfolio to show, Michael Wharley will definitely deliver the photos you want and, more importantly, need to succeed.
Nikki Langworthy
It was a great pleasure to work with Michael, he made me feel comfortable in front of the Camera. I would highly recommend him to anyone! First class photographer!
Rob Langston
Really happy with my head shots from Michael Wharley, managed to create many different images with different light and feel.
Emma Burn
Very happy with my new shots, highly recommend Michael!
Natalie Rosewood
Absolutely fantastic photographer, very pleased with the results. Made me feel relaxed and a lovely man to work with. Also very reasonably priced, I would recommend him to anybody seeking highly professional head shots.
Tamsin Goodwin
Highly recommended.
Magdalene Mills
This was a great session, and the pictures are fantastic. He knew what I wanted and made sure we got it.
Amy Pryke
I was so impressed and happy with the way my photos turned out, they really capture my casting and the session itself was brilliant; Michael made it very relaxing, and was very helpful answering any questions I had, gave great advice and was happy to listen to any suggestions. I would highly reccomend him to anyone who needs a great headshot
Simon Rhys-Jones
Excellent, relaxed session with skilled professional approach. Would recommend to anyone looking for new headshots.
Simon Rhys-Jones
Michael holds a fun and relaxed session to get the best out of the model/actor/actress. I would defiantly recommend.
Owyn Stephens
I always go with Michael as i think he does the most fantastic photos.
Siobhan Schulz
I really enjoyed working with Michael and was more than happy with the results.
Pall Palsson
Very happy with the photo session and the results.
Kevin Golding
Excellent photo session with Michael.He kept the whole shoot very relaxed,gave me some great advice about the type of looks to go for.It all went wonderfully smooth and i'm very happy with the results.
Colin Burden
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Sophie Wilding
Working with Michael was great. He was very friendly and helpful, taking the time to find out what I want over a cup of tea, offering suggestions and giving us time to look through the pictures several times throughout the session. I'm really happy with the results too!
James Hamer-Morton
A superb casual yet professional session. Had a lot of fun, and Michael found it seemingly easy to capture the best of me. Would highly recommend.
Dave Watkin
Fantastic photographer... highly recommend! www.michaelwharley.co.uk
Adrian Fear
I'd strongly recommend anybody having photos taken to have a look at Michael's site www.michaelwharley.co.uk and click on the link 'Wharley in 'The Stage'' and have a look at some of his excellent articles including ones on headshot trends and the nature of casting and perhaps most invaluably an article on what you get from various popular photographer and for how much. During the session Michael listens carefully to what you want from your photos and is technically and creatively expert to capture that. Turn around for contact sheet and finished prints was very fast and just another aspect of his attention to detail that makes him an excellent photographer.
Paul Linghorn
Excellent photographer who makes you feel at ease and charges incredibly reasonable prices particularly for students and those whom like his facebook page.
Joanna King
Michael Wharley is BY FAR the best photographer I have ever worked with. Over the many years I have struggled feeling comfortable in front of a 'still' camera and trying to display my character as an Actress.... Until I had my session with Michael Wharley. I had 24 perfect shots to choose from?! Never had to struggle to much to choose from 24! Absolutely the best session ever.
Chris Carroll
A great photographer. Michael makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed, and knows exactly what to say to get the best out of you. He is very professional, and best of all, charges a very fair proce. The turnaround on the shoot was very fast too, I had a contact sheet to view online, the same day and within another day or two had my final choices ready. Highly recommended.
Pedd Raam
Great collaborative photography session and professional and artistic insight and high quality heaedshots for professional actors - is what you get at Michael Wharley Photography :)
Robert Ravelli
Very good to work with.
Robert Ravelli
Very good to work with and provides quality feedback on which headshots work best.
Nitin Parashar
Great work great guy.He knows proper work.very good.
Nitin Parashar
Great work and great guy.Reccomended.
Nitin Parashar
great stuff.highly recomended.very friendly and give you a time to bring real imotions.Thanx
Tamsin Goodwin
I had a very relaxing and enjoyable session. I was very happy with the photos and I think they represent the way I look and my personality well. I would throughly recommend him.
Alice Bell
Instantly at ease with a warm welcome from this charming photographer. The results were better than I anticipated and I am delighted to recommend him to any actor wanting a portfolio. The only trauma is in choosing which to use, there are so many good pictures. This is certainly not a case of buy cheap buy twice either, value for money, but not at the expense of quality.
Alice Bell
Instantly at ease with a warm welcome from this charming photographer. The results were better than I anticipated and I am delighted to recommend him to any actor wanting a portfolio. The only trauma is in choosing which to use, there are so many good pictures.
Simone Douani
I did my last headshots with Michael and was great to work with him. He is very professional and reliable.I Highly recommend him to anyone who needs very good headshots!
Jessica Gardner
An excellent photographer who really knows what he is doing. Gave me exactly what I wanted!
Rebekah Roe
Great photographer, fantastic rates. A very relaxed, enjoyable photo session. Very pleased with the results. I recommend Michael to anyone and everyone needing headshots.
Alex Scott Fairley
Michael's an excellent photographer, and I was very, very happy with the shots he took. He's been an actor himself, so has a unique insight into how to put an actor at ease when shooting, and what an actor needs from his/her headshots. I'd definitely recommend him!
Hannah Whittingham
I'd recommend Michael highly - a great, chilled out session with a guy who seriously knows his stuff.
Owyn Stephens
An excellent photographer, his professional attitude combined with his easy going persona has made me stick with Michael for the last 3 years. Definitely recommended.
Nicole Anderson
I was very impressed with my session with Michael. He listened to what I wanted from the session, gave advice on my casting and talked with me about the variety of looks I wanted. I was extremely happy with the range of shots we took and think they have contributed to the casting calls I have obtained since.
Owyn Stephens
Really pleased with the set of photos that Mike took. Professional and friendly throughout I'd definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get head shots.
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SALISBURY, NC (DECEMBER 8, 2015) – We love holiday traditions. Especially in the South. Children caroling. An abundance of colorful twinkling lights. Making lists and checking them twice. And – perhaps most of all – friends and family gathering for holiday favorites like baked ham trimmed in pineapple rings, sweet potato casserole sprinkled with brown sugar and glasses filled to the brim with Cheerwine® Holiday Punch.
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"The Scrapiest Dragon" is the first segment of the ninety-second episode of Doc McStuffins. It premiered on April 25, 2016 alongside "Going for Broke", and is the first segment of the twenty-ninth episode in the third season.
During a ping pong match with Hallie, Stuffy scrapes his belly on the ground.
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- I Feel Better
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Since we bought the farm, we haven't even had time to
ride around the land much at all.
So we hopped in the gator and went for a long ride.
Sweet Hunter was looking for deer and turkey signs
and I was looking for flowers!
This is just one tree!
I thought the sky was just gorgeous!
These are purple.
Not sure if you can see them good.
Fields full of these!
This is on the back side of the land.
You can clearly see a deer trail to the river.
Here is a closer look!
Sweet Hunter is excited!
Along the banks of the river is lots and lots of cane growing.
This is my very favorite!
We have lots of this!
Looks just like a face in the middle.
I was told this was Passion Flower!
And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that,
if these should hold their peace,
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Eva Koch...7th January – 5th February 2011
Eva Koch is one of the most prominent media artists in Danish contemporary art. Over the years she has garnered great international acclaim and today she is represented in museums all over the world. With her training as a sculptor and media artist from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, 1985-92, Eva Koch spans a wide artistic field. This solo exhibition presents sculpture, photography and video installations.
Three black iron dots (= 'and so on') are mounted in an absolutely straight line on the wall immediately opposite on entering the exhibition; an object that refers to the continuation of the process, but which also attempts with its 'points' to fix the moment. The three dots point forward and on into the exhibi¬tion – an exhibition that looks both back on a long artistic career, and forward to the presentation of new works. Several of Eva Koch's sculptures in the exhibition can be associated with the concept of minimal art – the object is reduced here to simple geometric forms in industrial materials like alumi¬nium, bronze etc. One of the sculptures stands out in having the sound of roaring waves added.
The five photographic diptychs shown deal with the concept of communication. The works have titles like TREE, MOUNTAIN, LAKE etc., where one part presents a purely visual tree, while the other part of the diptych shows a tree by means of sign language; in other words we are in a field of interpretation between the visual and the pure sign. Eva Koch has earlier worked with sign language in the video work APPROACH from 2005, where a group of people, via sign language, quote 14 verses of Dante's Divine Comedy.
Video installation...
The video installation PORTRAITS from BINA, 2010 were originally created for the Culture House in Bina in Azerbaijan. Often, public buildings are decorated with portraits of representative figures from the government or the monarchy, but Eva Koch has instead chosen to portray the inhabitants of Bina, to mark the fact that public space is shared, democratic space, and thus pay tribute to the individual. Alongside the creation of the project the Swedish film producer Stefan Wrenfelt shot a documentary account of the art project AZERBAIJAN ART STATION – The Nordic Experience, 2010, which focuses on the significance of art in public space, and how art can open up avenues of communication among people.
The most recent works as well as site-specific installations by Eva Koch can also be experienced at the exhibition SALAMMBÔ at the New Carlsberg Glyptotek until 6th February 2011. The sculpture PUNKT1, which is being shown at the Martin Asbæk Gallery, will be installed permanently on 2nd April 2011 at Karensminde at the South Harbour, Copenhagen.


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The Carchardon/Carcharocles Debate
Originally the Megalodon was thought to be a relative
of the Carcharodon Carcharias, however since then there
has been a lot of debate as to whether it is or not.
Most scientists have made conclusions on this subject
mainly through the characteristics of the teeth them-
selves and through the fossilized remains of some of
the ancient creatures that the Megalodon fed on. Due to
the fact that their teeth and a few vertebrae are all
that remain of the Megalodon, not much can be said about
them with fact, but only through theories. Over the
years as the theories and suggestions grew stronger and
evidence given into the idea, it was concluded by some
scientists that the Megalodon was NOT a relative of the
Carcharias. It was then that the decision was made to
change the name to the "Carcharocles Megalodon." This
was done simply to give it distinction as being a shark
not related to the Great White, however some people,
including myself, still use the term "Carcharodon"
because we believe that the shark is related to the Great
White. Another interesting fact is that there were over
65 different species of the Carcharodon Megalodon in
it's evolutionary timeline. Meaning it didn't start off
as a Carcharodon Megalodon, but started off as some-
thing else instead and evolved through the prehistoric
times into the Megalodon.


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Biography views Jefferson through written word
ALUMNI | Many books have been written about the events in the life of Thomas Jefferson, as the author of the Declaration of Independence and a Founding Father and president of the United States, but Kevin J. Hayes, AS '91PhD, has taken a different approach in his book, The Road to Monticello, The Life and Mind of Thomas Jefferson, published by the Oxford University Press.
Hayes, a professor of English at the University of Central Oklahoma, writes that his purpose is to "study what Thomas Jefferson read and what he wrote to show how the written word shaped his life." He views Jefferson through his literary and intellectual interests, which in turn had a profound effect on his thinking and writing. According to Hayes, "though there have been dozens of Jefferson biographies, remarkably, there has never been a literary biography until now."
The late J.A. Leo Lemay, Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Professor of English at UD, wrote about The Road to Monticello, "The world's leading expert on the book culture of early America, Kevin J. Hayes, brings an unsurpassed knowledge and sensitivity to the story of Thomas Jefferson's life of the mind. Incorporating much exciting new information, Hayes's biography makes a major contribution to scholarship, but it also appeals to general readers. The Road to Monticello is intellectual biography in the grand manner."
The reviewer in Publishers Weekly wrote, "Hayes...takes us through Jefferson's hugely wide and eclectic reading with an ease and lightness often missing from a subject central to American history."
Jefferson's love of books was paramount in his life, according to Hayes. When he was American minister to France, one of his chief pleasures was exploring the bookstalls and bookshops in Paris. When he left the presidency, Jefferson sent four trunks of books, which with other packages of books weighed two and a half tons, to Monticello.
In his summation, Hayes writes, "What Jefferson wrote more than 200 years ago lives on today....The powerful words of Thomas Jefferson created a nation and pointed the world toward democracy."
Hayes also is the author of A Colonial Woman's Bookshelf, Melville's Folk Roots, An American Cycling Odyssey, 1887 and Poe and the Printed Word.


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M. Scott Mortensen, a collegiate athlete and digital media major at UCSD left a production career in Hollywood to pursue firefighting, paramedicine and adventure philanthropy. As an award-winning creative director, writer and producer he has worked on projects covering human trafficking in Thailand, social enterprise in Honduras & Russia, disaster relief in Haiti, clean water initiatives in Africa & cancer research in the United States. Associated expeditions include summiting and shooting from the top of Mt. Everest, paddling from Oahu to Kaua'i, riding a bicycle across the United States and rowing a boat across the Arctic for a Guinness Book of World Records.
With a Master's degree centered on social entrepreneurship, he has expanded his brand of adventure philanthropy by collaborating with companies such as Nike, ABC, Sundance Channel, Volcom & Warner Bros. among others.
He currently performs professional rescue operations as a Fire Captain and Flight Medic in Alaska.
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This is a collection of erotic stories that I have selected and formatted as MS Reader eBooks.
They are by authors whose work on ASSTR and ASSM have particularly impressed me and I have formatted for my own reading pleasure. I like eBooks because I can download them onto my PDA and read them on the train, the aeroplane and wherever else I might be.
All stories and novels are presented with the express permission of their respective authors.
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Question: I use WS-FTP to copy my pages to my web site. I have hundreds of pages. Is there an easy way to locate the latest changes in the list so as to make sure that I don't overlook any updates?
Answer: There is a simple solution to this problem. The solution is to sort the files in your local folder window into date order instead of alphabetically.
The local folder window (the one on the left) has several columns in the window each with a heading. By default the entries in the list are sorted by Name. To find the latest changes we need to sort by Date. To change the sort sequence you just click on the appropriate heading - in this case 'Date'.
Now the most recently changed files will be at the top of the list. Assuming that you load all of your updated files each time that you run WS-FTP then all of the updated files will be higher in the list than the WS-FTP.LOG file (which is where the record of the actions performed by the program is kept). This makes it extremely easy to find all of the files that haven't yet been FTPed to your site. Just click on the first file, scroll down to find the log file, shift-click on the file immediately above it, and then click the arrow button to load the selected files to your site.
This article written by Stephen Chapman, Felgall Pty Ltd.


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Contact: Wanda Moran, 288.8804
Bar Harbor, Maine - The Acadia National Park annual pass sale will be held December 1 - December 31, 2009, at the winter visitor center at park headquarters on the Eagle Lake Road, Route 233. Passes will be sold at half price, or $20, and must be obtained in person with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. No phone orders will be taken. The winter visitor center is open every day from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except December 24 and 25.
The annual passes will also be available for $20 at the Gouldsboro Town Office, December 7 - December 31. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and on December 25, but it will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 24. Passes must be paid for by check or cash only, not by credit card. No phone orders will be taken.
The half price sale will also take place at two other town offices, Tremont and Mt. Desert, December 7 through December 31. The Tremont office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. It will be closed on December 24 and 25. The Mt. Desert office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. It will be closed on December 25. Call ahead for hours for December 24. Payment must be by cash or check only, and no phone orders will be taken.
Acadia annual passes will also be sold for $20 at the annual Bar Harbor Midnight Madness Sale on December 4, from 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Acadia information site located on the Village Green.
Acadia National Park annual passes are valid for one year from month of purchase. Eighty percent of each pass sale remains right here in Acadia National Park, to be used for projects that directly benefit park visitors and resources, such as the accessible trail on top of Cadillac Mountain. The remaining 20% benefits other National Park Service sites.
For more information about the annual pass sale, call 207-288-3338, extension 0.
Last updated: February 26, 2015


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Sunday, November 7, 2010
On The River In Chinatown
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Wow! This is an epic tale of self-destruction and consequence. Just when I thought the prose would take over, the repetitive refrain returned the piece to poetry. Eclectic style, very modern feel, great story-telling.ReplyDelete
I really got into this. Painful. "Addiction knows no boundaries." Your poetry makes me FEEL.ReplyDelete
Very nice story telling of addiction.... I specially like the card play in between the verses, which are very chilling and sad to read.ReplyDelete
The game took to the river
The last card full of sin
Ace of hearts, ace
The card to seal the win
Enjoyed the read ~
Well Done, I love the lyrical tone~ReplyDelete
You played this hand well~
Written well and so absorbing...I wanted more!
The card verses between added so much raw emotion to this amazing poem!
Sad, haunting and so real!!!
Those refrain rhymes thud down card by card like the countdown to the end of the world, as indeed, they are every day for the deluded and the lost. Riveting narrative that drills through the reader's defenses, already knowing how this story ends, but unable to turn away the eye. Noir on the half shell, always my favorite.ReplyDelete
Yep! On every read, this one grabs hold with all its gritty power.ReplyDelete
how would this tale go if he were playing online poker?ReplyDelete
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This is stunning - captivating and so real. I love how you pulled poetry and prose poetry together in something that is a gritty tale. Poor baby...just so good.ReplyDelete


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The sun was shining in through the French doors today, and giving sparkling illumination to a vase with some dried flowers from our garden (brought in before the first snow in November – they are saved to remind me of the last chance we had to get flowers in.) I was captivated.
A couple of years ago, we started looking for a replacement. None to be found. They were either too big or simply non-existent. Like many things these days, I guess you can only buy them "in season".
We were sitting in the house the other day and heard a loud pop – almost like a bird hitting the window, but we knew it wasn't. Later, David was working outside, and discovered what the pop was. The tire on our wheelbarrow had simply exploded – a large gash showing on its perimeter. Needless to say, searching for a replacement tire, or even a new wheelbarrow, was an adventure. A new tire was available only at Ace Hardware, about $25. A new wheel with tire was available for $32 at Lowes and Home Depot, and a new wheelbarrow was available at Lowes and Home Depot (the same wheelbarrow) for $35.95. But at least there was finally a wheelbarrow of the right size: 4cu.ft. The only thing was, it was plastic. We didn't think that would hold up in the long run (say, another 25 years.) So we went back to Ace Hardware where David thought he had seen another wheelbarrow, but where he knew there was a tire.
We were totally pleased to finally find a 4cu.ft. METAL wheelbarrow, for $37.95 ($36.95 self-assembled.) Though we like the idea of repairing and spending less money, we were amazed at the cost of repairing versus buying a whole new wheelbarrow. We bought the new (and assembled it). It's red and shiny, and balanced differently; you have to bend down quite a bit lower to reach the handles. We haven't used it enough yet to fall in love with it, but I hope we're set for the next couple of decades!
I used to hate red. I'm finally making friends with it, little bits at a time. "Little bits" is one of the keys!


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Archive for January 2014
The Countdown Begins: 3 sleeps and counting!
In T-minus 3 days we will be hosting our first ever 2014 enke: Alumni Summit! *woop woop* This 2-day summit, that is themed "RE-CONNECT! RE-INSPIRE!", will host 70 past enke participants from enke programs – bright young leaders from across South Africa aged between 18 and 28 years of age. At a time when more of…Read More
Press Release | enke: Make Your Mark hosts its first ever Alumni Summit
enke: make your mark hosts its first ever alumni summit This Friday 31 January, enke: Make Your Mark will launch the 2014 enke Alumni Summit. This event will gather 70 past participants of enke programs, young leaders from across South Africa aged between 18 and 28 years of age, and is themed, "RE-CONNECT! RE-INSPIRE!" At…Read More
Lubabalo: Giving the youth a voice!
Name: Lubabalo Qamata Community Issue: Youth Development Hometown: Eastern Cape Upon leaving the 2013 enke: Forum, Lubabalo's vision was to create a platform to develop critical thinking amongst his peer group within his high school and community. He has started a debating club/platform where young people voice their concerns on issues within South Africa and engage…Read More
Aviwe, Thabo & Siphelo: Sharing the gift of music
Names: Aviwe Nkani, Thabo Ngoxo & Siphelo Mvampantsi Community Issue: Education Hometown: Eastern Cape These three 2013 Trailblazers are teaching young people in the Lovers Twist village of Hamburg how to play a musical instrument. As participants at the Keiskamma Music Academy they have seen the impact of music and self-expression in their lives. The…Read More
Siyamthanda, Vuyisa & Sibusiswe: The Change Initiators
Names: Siyamthanda Dyantyie, Vuyisa Ntsundwana & Sibusiswe Beja Community Issue: Youth Development Hometown: Eastern Cape Going by the name "Change Initators", this group of three 2013 Trailblazers are tutoring primary school children and offering them homework classes to deter them from getting influenced into negative behaviours by older kids within the community. The primary school…Read More
Mulisa: Betting against the odds
Name: Mulisa Singo Community Issue: Gambling Hometown: Johannesburg, Gauteng Over the last few years Mulisa recognized the high amount of gambling activities that were taking place at his high school. After attending the 2013 Johannesburg enke: Forum, he then decided to focus his community action project on implementing and running various sporting activities at high…Read More
Anelisa: Artistic Activism
Name: Anelisa Valela Community issue: Artistic Expression Hometown: Eastern Cape Anelisa is passionate about poetry and the creative arts. Last month, in October 2013, she ran a workshop on the lawns outside her school where she invited local poets and artists to come and inspire the youth in her community. Her community action project continues to…Read More
Lerato: Bridging the gap
Name: Lerato Maepa Community Issue: Education Hometown: Limpopo Lerato is passionate about mathematics and her community action project is working to improve the maths pass rate in the lower grades 8 to 9 at her high school, Kopa Secondary School, as she has seen that the lower grades are not performing well. She has noted…Read More
We're back!
Today is the first day back in the office for the enke team and it's great to be back. There are no holiday blues to speak of, as we are all-systems-go in terms of kicking off the New Year. So what are looking forward to , you may ask? Below is a short list of…Read More


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Aug. 2, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio – CSTV will carry 12 hours of Ohio State programming beginning at noon Sunday in what the network is calling "Buckeye Sunday." The coverage will feature the 1975 Rose Bowl vs. Southern California, the 1986 Ohio State-Michigan football game and the 2006 spring game. The block begins with the Best of Ohio State Total Access and concludes at 9:30 p.m. with the 1986 Michigan game. The day also will feature One2One with Jim Tressel and the Ten-Year War: Woody vs. Bo.
CSTV "Buckeye Sunday" Broadcast Schedule
|Noon-1 p.m.
|Best of Ohio State Total Access
|1-2 p.m.
|Ten Year War: Woody vs. Bo
|2-2:30 p.m.
|One2One Jim Tressel
|2:30-4:30 p.m.
|CSTV Retrovision Football: 1975 Rose Bowl Ohio State vs. USC
|4:30-7 p.m.
|CSTV Spring Football – OSU 2006 Spring Game
|7-8 p.m.
|Best of Ohio State Total Access
|8-9 p.m.
|Ten-Year War: Woody vs. Bo
|9-9:30 p.m.
|One2One: Jim Tressel
|CSTV Retrovision Football: 1986 Ohio State vs. Michigan


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Hello, this week we continue our series concerning the top most important questions to ask your PPC Agency before hiring them:
Question #4: Have you ever dealt with an account that has been banned on Adwords? If No, why not? If Yes, please explain the outcome. (this will further weed out those who don't have experience managing and handling Adwords/Paid Traffic accounts online. )
Question # 5: Who owns my ppc account? If the answer is the agency runs and manages the paid spend on their side and they provide you (MR. Merchant) reporting, than YOU (Mr. Business OWNER) don't own the account or traffic!
Question #6: Are your PPC analysts Adwords certified? If yes great! If not, keep prodding the agency-this doesn't necessarily mean they are not qualified, it means they have chosen not to follow Google's prescribed-open book class and course.
Stick around for my next round of questions!
Emilio Yepez
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In simple terms, the heat (or electrical energy) generated from light is known as solar energy. Primarily, there are two forms of solar energy — solar thermal conversion, which implies the conversion of sunlight into heat, and photovoltaic conversion, which implies the conversion of sunlight into electricity.
We've all been parts of experiments where we used to light up a paper using a magnifying glass, by focusing the sunlight onto a spot. This is precisely the method used for solar thermal conversion to produce energy; only the scale at which the process is done is huge, and hence the amount of energy produced is also considerable. Although solar energy harnessed through this method is being used in several interesting applications, it has to be admitted that the major focus of research has been to improve the methods of photovoltaic conversion, as electricity is much more useful as a form of energy than heat. To harvest solar energy various equipment is required — solar photovoltaic cells, solar concentrators, solar thermal panels and oven, apart from batteries to store the energy.
Fundamentals of Generating Solar Energy
The principle use of solar energy is in the form of photovoltaic effect. A photovoltaic cell converts light energy to electricity. When light rays fall on these cells, the electrons in the cell get excited and create a potential difference. Thus, electricity is generated and the power is harnessed through wires attached to the cell.
Solar Panels
Solar energy is harnessed by using solar panels. These panels are made of small cells, arranged in an assembly. Solar panels are made up of silicon, a semiconductor material known for transmitting electricity. When light is absorbed by the cells comprising the panel, the light generates electrons and there is a potential difference between N type emitter and P type base which generates electricity.
A solar panel is well circuited to trap the generated electricity. The current which is generated is in the form of Direct Current (DC). Routine use home appliances can never utilize DC for their functioning. These home appliances use only Alternate Current (AC) to function. Now, the DC has to be converted into AC for further utilization. It is done by using an inverter.
The efficiency of solar panels suffers when electrons in the solar panel do not receive sufficient sunlight. When the solar panel does not get sufficient energy, the heat generation process worsens. This is one of the reasons why such panels operate better in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The efficiency of solar energy may suffer when the cell is not working to the fullest which means some electrons are lost in the process. The release of heat by electrons can interfere with the components of the panel.
Earlier, large silicon crystals were used to produce electricity once they came in contact with sunlight. This is possible because the electrons in the silicon begin to move when exposed to sunlight, and hence, heat is generated. The silicon is responsible for turning the light absorbed into electricity. The process may be simple, but silicon crystals are expensive. With advancement in technology, newer and cheaper crystals are being introduced. For instance, copper, indium, gallium and selenide are some of the alternatives used. This thin film solar technology converts light into electricity.
Use of reflectors and mirrors
Reflectors and mirrors are used to centralize the sun's rays so that extreme heat is generated. The sunlight is focused on a container filled with liquid, mostly water. This liquid is heated to extremely high temperature to produce steam and this steam is used to turn turbine. With the help of the turning turbine, electricity is generated. An absorber converts sunlight into heat. An absorber can be a surface painted in black, or ceramic material. It can collect 95% of the sun's rays.
The term photovoltaic is a combination of a Greek word phos and Voltaic, the name of an Italian physicist. It simply means generating electrical energy on exposure to light. The photovoltaic cell consists of panels made of two different materials. One layer is positive and the other is negative. When this cell is exposed to sunlight it generates electricity. Solar cells are combined to result in solar panels. More solar panels interlinked together can generate more power. So, one can scale up the process of photovoltaic conversion to create a lot energy in the form of electricity, which is produced by exciting the electrons in the solar cell. This electricity is on direct current and has to be converted into alternate current. In the conversion process, a small amount of energy is lost. But once the conversion is done, it is ready for household use.
Solar Concentrators and Solar Oven
A solar concentrator is a concentration of mirrors. Here, curved mirrors are used to focus the sunlight on a particular point. At this focal point, a solar photovoltaic cell or stirling engine is used. Solar concentrators range over several sizes. Some can be as small in size as a satellite dish, whereas others can cover acres of land. A solar tower is placed at the center of such a huge installation, and huge amount of electricity is produced.
Solar ovens are curved reflective surfaces similar to solar concentrators. In such an assembly, a container for food is placed in the middle so that the concentrated energy can be made to cook the contained food. In this manner, one can cook food without burning wood or fossil fuels! This process can be used to sterilize water as well. It is the simplest method to cook food using solar energy.
Active and Passive Solar Energy
There are two types of solar energy that can be used to generate electricity — active and passive. Active solar energy focuses on solar panels and photovoltaic cells and they are used to produce electricity. Depending on certain aspects, the output can be determined. The generation is linked with the number of cells in the panel. Thermal solar energy is a form of active solar power that uses thermal energy to heat water at home. There are certain devices that circulate and pump water to keep the water warm.
Passive solar energy is used to run mechanical devices. In cold countries, it is a popular practice to make passive use of solar energy. South facing windows are specifically designed with special materials so as to absorb a lot of sunlight, which further lends warmth to the house's interiors.