Magister Militum

A photoshoot with Mike South

At the No Man's Land Multi-Period event this year, we were fortunate enough to take part in a photoshoot with Mike South Photography

Mike is an experienced re-enactor himself, with time spent in both Regia Anglorum (Anglo-Saxon and Viking period) and the 10th Essex Regiment First World (Great) War living history groups. Mike accordingly prioritises creating a realistic set of shots for the re-enactors he photograps, taking suggestions for appropriate scenes and turning them into a brilliant spate of images. 

We were very lucky to have Mike with us for the event, as his photos really helped bring to life our campsite, living history, and battle kit. 

A link to his website can be found here. 

A photoshoot with Mike South
Ross Cronshaw
By Ross Cronshaw
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The high command gather around the planning table ready to dispense orders, Mike South Photography
Portrait of Matthew as the Magister Equitum (general of horse), Mike South Photography
Portrait of Daniel as a veteran legionary, Mike South Photography
Portrait of Daniel as the vexillarius standard bearer, Mike South Photography
Portrait of Daniel as the vexillarius standard bearer, Mike South Photography
Portrait of Daniel as the vexillarius standard bearer, Mike South Photography
Portrait of Daniel as the vexillarius standard bearer, Mike South Photography
Portrait of Ross as the Magister Militum, Mike South Photography
Portrait of Ross as the Magister Militum, Mike South Photography
Rings of Power themed shot of the Notitia Dignitatum, original idea by Francis Hagan, Mike South Photography
Rings of Power themed shot of the Notitia Dignitatum, original idea by Francis Hagan, Mike South Photography
Rings of Power themed shot of a favourite jug, original idea by Francis Hagan, Mike South Photography
Rings of Power themed shot of a favourite jug, original idea by Francis Hagan, Mike South Photography
Rings of Power themed shot of a folding knife, original idea by Francis Hagan, Mike South Photography
Rings of Power themed shot of a group coin, original idea by Francis Hagan, Mike South Photography
Rings of Power themed shot of a group coin, original idea by Francis Hagan, Mike South Photography
Ptolemaic map of Britain by Nicholas Geering, Mike South Photography
Hypothetical map of Strasbourg and Notitia Dignitatum by Nicholas Geering, Mike South Photography
Hypothetical map of Strasbourg and Notitia Dignitatum by Nicholas Geering, Mike South Photography
Ian performing leatherwork in camp, Mike South Photography
Ian performing leatherwork in camp, Mike South Photography
Ian performing leatherwork in camp, Mike South Photography
Matt blacksmithing and coin-striking, Mike South Photography
Matt blacksmithing and coin-striking, Mike South Photography
Matt's board games display, Mike South Photography
Matt and Tony relaxing playing a board game, Mike South Photography
Matt and Tony relaxing playing a board game, Mike South Photography
Matt and Tony relaxing playing a board game, Mike South Photography
Mike recreating his "Laughing Tommy" Great War image as the "Ridens Miles", Mike South Photography
A fun Conan inspired imperial photoshoot, Mike South Photography
A fun Conan inspired imperial photoshoot, Mike South Photography
A fun Conan inspired imperial photoshoot, Mike South Photography
A fun Conan inspired imperial photoshoot, Mike South Photography
A fun Conan inspired imperial photoshoot, Mike South Photography
A fun Conan inspired imperial photoshoot, Mike South Photography
A one-section phalanx, our full group for the weekend, Mike South Photography
Daniel portraying a heavy infantry legionary with large oval shield, spear, sword, throwing dart, and body armour, Mike South Photography
Daniel portraying a heavy infantry legionary with large oval shield, spear, sword, throwing dart, and body armour, Mike South Photography
Daniel portraying a heavy infantry legionary with large oval shield, spear, sword, throwing dart, and body armour, Mike South Photography
Daniel portraying a heavy infantry legionary with large oval shield, spear, sword, throwing dart, and body armour, Mike South Photography
Daniel portraying a heavy infantry legionary with large oval shield, spear, sword, throwing dart, and body armour, Mike South Photography
Daniel portraying a heavy infantry legionary with large oval shield, spear, sword, throwing dart, and body armour, Mike South Photography
Callum displaying a light infantry archer, with recurve bow, sword, and small shield, Mike South Photography
Callum displaying a light infantry archer, with recurve bow, sword, and small shield, Mike South Photography
Callum displaying a light infantry archer, with recurve bow, sword, and small shield, Mike South Photography
Callum displaying a light infantry archer, with recurve bow, sword, and small shield, Mike South Photography