This week I was accepted as a member of BANPAS, the Baby & Newborn Photography Association which supports baby and newborn photographers and is particularly concerned with promoting safe working practices (for the babies that is!) This something I have been meaning to do for ages but have only just got round to filling in […]
I love photographing families. Not just young and beautiful ones, but large generational shoots, golden weddings, 80th birthday celebrations. I have clients from all walks of life visit me in my studio, who are all ages, shapes and sizes. In my eyes they are all beautiful ‘models’ because they are there with their loved ones, […]
Happy Mothers Day to all new, impending and experienced mummies out there. I hope you are having /have had a lovely day, and are being thoroughly spoiled by your loved ones. I wonder how many of your men planned your day well in advance to make sure you received the perfect personalised present, restaurant reservation […]
It’s always a dilemma when my clients come into the studio for their viewing – do we go for a collection of digital files to keep and share, or a single image in a frame for the wall? Of course in an ideal world you could have both, but we all have a budget limitation […]
If you follow our Facebook page and have seen our Website galleries, you would have seen images of the ‘Cake Smash‘ photo shoots we do for baby’s first birthday. But unless you have been in the Studio whilst one is taking place you have no idea what really goes on behind the scenes to get […]
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I went in search of inspiration for gifts and ideas, and came across this poem which touched me to the core. This blog is dedicated to my mum. More Than A Mother By Kari Keshmiry When God set the world in place, when He hung the stars up in space, […]
Selecting a photographer from the pack can be a bit of a minefield. Here a few tips to help you on your way. First and foremost, it is always best to go with a personal recommendation, especially if you are taking children to the shoot. It is essential that your photographer knows how to interact […]
Q: What do you get if you mix pizza dough, cooked spaghetti and a box of flour with a set of 2 year old twins and a camera? A: A huge amount of mess and lots of fun! This week saw the debut of our ‘Little Chef’ experience. Run alongside the ‘Cake Smash’ for our […]
We all love a good giggle at the concoction of outfits in old photographs. So how do you select outfits for a family photo shoot that look good now, and will remain ‘classic’ in years to come? Creating the right ‘look’ for a family photo shoot need not be a major investment of both time […]
This weekend I had a revelation. Although it is supposed to enhance it, modern technology is in fact dulling my life! Don’t get me wrong, I am not against the advance of electrical and industrial machinery, and as a family we possess a vast array of top spec. toys and gadgets which require electricity, battery […]
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