by James Balston | Feb 11, 2011 | Apartments, Uncategorized
I could feel her piercing stare from across the room. Surely it wasn’t her? What was she doing in the apartment I was photographing? Elizabeth Taylor, and not just any old Liz but one of Andy Warhol’s famous screenprints no less. She was the focal point of... 
by James Balston | Jan 4, 2011 | Churches, Uncategorized
I have a confession to make. I never go to church. I do however, visit on a regular basis. Whenever on a trip somewhere new, be it city or village, the church or cathedral is likely to be a point of interest. In some cases, possibly the only place of interest, and... 
by James Balston | Dec 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
by James Balston | Dec 13, 2010 | Homes, Uncategorized
Shooting at this time of year, it can be a challenge to get through a whole house in daylight hours, particularly a large family house like this one in Southwest London, designed by Brenda Gibson of Complete Interior Co. Having known and worked with Brenda... by James Balston | Oct 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
I have just received my first commission from World of Interiors. This has been a goal for many years, so am naturally quite excited. The house belongs to Interior Designer, Shaun Clarkson. Although I had already photographed it digitally, the magazine is sending me... 
by James Balston | Jun 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
As the plane swoops out over the Mediterranean on its final approach to Perpignan, the great physical mass of the Pyrenees comes into view, cascading dramatically towards the sea, and forming an almost impenetrable barrier between France and Spain. In its foothills,... 