with Sam Barton
Date: 19:00 - 21:30, 25th April 2025
Further Information
Date: 19:00 - 21:30, 25th April 2025
Price: Free
Location: Studio I, Too Young Too Simple, 80a Ashfield Street, London, E1 2BJ
Our Guest
Sam was introduced to photography at an early age, his mother was a model and his father was Terrance Donovan’s producer. He left school knowing he would work in the same industry. His first few years were spent assisting a number of photographers including Mario Testino. He worked in advertising, fashion and editorial and later studied at the London College of Printing (what is now UAL).
In those formative years he learned the necessary technical skills but perhaps more importantly, discovered a passion for photographing people. He enjoys meeting new people, learning about them and building a connection to capture them for who they are.
His favoured genres are fashion, portraiture and more recently art nude in wild landscapes. The latter has become a project that has seen him travel around the world seeking out otherworldly locations that compliment or juxtapose the beauty of the human form.
When he is not taking pictures he is at home in his studio printing his work having replaced traditional darkroom printing for Giclée printing. He firmly believes photographs should be freed from their digital counterparts and ideally framed. His walls are lined with photographs and books by other photographers who inspire him.
Sam's Website: www.sambarton.com
In those formative years he learned the necessary technical skills but perhaps more importantly, discovered a passion for photographing people. He enjoys meeting new people, learning about them and building a connection to capture them for who they are.
His favoured genres are fashion, portraiture and more recently art nude in wild landscapes. The latter has become a project that has seen him travel around the world seeking out otherworldly locations that compliment or juxtapose the beauty of the human form.
When he is not taking pictures he is at home in his studio printing his work having replaced traditional darkroom printing for Giclée printing. He firmly believes photographs should be freed from their digital counterparts and ideally framed. His walls are lined with photographs and books by other photographers who inspire him.
Sam's Website: www.sambarton.com
Topics We’ll Cover
Sam’s Photography Journey: From shooting fashion and editorial work to balancing photography with a career in software.
Shooting Process & Creative Approach: How Sam plans and executes a shoot — from casting and styling to working with natural light and creating atmosphere.
The Art of Printing: Insights into Sam’s experience with fine art printing and running a print shop.
Licensing & Model Releases: Practical advice on model release forms, licensing images, and avoiding legal pitfalls.
Shooting Process & Creative Approach: How Sam plans and executes a shoot — from casting and styling to working with natural light and creating atmosphere.
The Art of Printing: Insights into Sam’s experience with fine art printing and running a print shop.
Licensing & Model Releases: Practical advice on model release forms, licensing images, and avoiding legal pitfalls.
Event Structure
7:00 PM – Socializing
Start the evening with drinks and casual conversations as you settle in and meet fellow creatives.
7:30 PM – Guest Talk
Our guest will share their experiences and expertise in a 30-45 minute interview.
8:15 PM – Audience Q&A
Engage with our speaker through a Q&A session, where you can ask your questions.
8:45 PM – More Socializing
The studio remains open until 9:30 PM for more drinks, discussions, and reflections on the evening’s topic.
Start the evening with drinks and casual conversations as you settle in and meet fellow creatives.
7:30 PM – Guest Talk
Our guest will share their experiences and expertise in a 30-45 minute interview.
8:15 PM – Audience Q&A
Engage with our speaker through a Q&A session, where you can ask your questions.
8:45 PM – More Socializing
The studio remains open until 9:30 PM for more drinks, discussions, and reflections on the evening’s topic.