Dean Tainio: Music, Photography, Website Design

MUSIC

I have been a musician all my life, and have played acoustic, classical, electric and bass guitars in different bands since my teens, in a wide range of styles. In recent years I have specialized in folk and Americana styles, playing with Kent-based acts 'Border Crossing' and 'Triage'. I also sing, and am good at contributing harmony vocals.

I have also worked as a sound and recording engineer, and studied this alongside composition at Canterbury Christchurch college. I have written and arranged music for local stage productions and choirs. In the past I worked at secondary school level for several years teaching Music and Music Technology up to A-level, as well as giving guitar lessons on an individual basis.

My music equipment currently includes Takamine, Martin, Yamaha and Yamaki acoustic and electric guitars, Marshall and Peavey amplifiers, Boss, Zoom, Roland et al effects, Korg and Yamaha keyboards, Shure and AKG microphones, Sibelius, Cubase et al software, and a JBL & Allen Heath P.A. system.

Email me for gigs, recording or guitar lessons.

PHOTOGRAPHY

I am an experienced photographer, and enjoy taking photos and making videos as often as time allows.

My current photography gear includes two Sony alpha cameras and a DJI 4K drone, and I use Sony, Sigma, Tamron and Zeiss lenses. I also have a selection of Neewer flashlights, reflectors and lightboxes for portrait photography, as well as a portable backdrop frame which is great for product images, as well as being useful for portraits.

I have taken photos for local bands, websites, art exhibitions and events, as well as for my own pleasure.

For photo processing I mostly use Adobe Lightroom, but if required can create special effects using Adobe Photoshop. I also use Adobe Premiere Pro, Da Vinci Resolve and Shotcut for video editing.

Email me to discuss your photo or video requirements.

WEBSITE DESIGN

My other main interest is in Website design. I am familiar with the essential technologies required for a modern business website. I have a good working knowledge of webpage design languages, including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Python, MySQL and PHP, as well as template design tools such as WordPress and Wix etc.

I always aim to create websites that are visually appealing, easy to navigate, and that are optimized for search engines.

Whether you need a simple one-page website, a blog, an online store, or a more complex site, I can help you to create a website that meets your needs.

If you have an existing website that needs updating, or improving your listing in Search Engines such as Google, I can help with that too.

Email me to discuss your website requirements.