portrait photography

2017…. Bringing in the New Year with Babies

How lucky am I that I get to do something that I love so much! A wonderful start to the year with Baby Bumps & Newborn Babies to photograph, sometimes I just pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming!

I absolutely love to see mums to be and new mums coming into the studio for the first time, not really knowing what to expect and a little nervous and worried that their little cherub won’t perform on the day! Well no worries ladies because we just take our time and it takes as long as it takes and if it take baby a little while to settle, have a feed, a little cry it doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. We can just chill and relax and have a little chat, perhaps a cup of tea until everyone is settled. With an assortment of props, blankets & throws we set the scene. Most of my baby shoots have been bought by a relative or partner as a gift so its a lovely surprise when they come in.

One of my recent photoshoots I even got dad involved, poor chap, I think he’s words were ‘not too sure thats in my contract!’ well we wrapped him up in blankets, bulldog clipped him behind the scenes so to speak…but we got the shot!

 

Of course its not always about the new arrival I like to get Mum and Dad in on a few shots too….oh and of course not forgetting young members of the family too

 

Gift Vouchers are available for photoshoots so if you know someone who’s due to have a baby its a lovely present…

 

 

The Beauty within Us

This weekend I had the wonderful joy of being able to photograph my Goddaughter, now some of you may say, so whats unusual about that…well Molly is 15 soon to be 16 years of age and like most women I see today doesn’t really like being in front of the camera, has all the usual hangups us women have. So a little coaxing from mum and a plea from her God Mother she agreed.

Now, I think its important to say, that in this day and age with so much influence on young women and the demands of having to meet ‘a certain type’ a ‘certain shape’ a ‘certain look’ that the pressures are immense, and I can tell you it doesn’t get any easier as you get older. I have my own hang ups, I hate being in front the camera, my quick response has always been, ooh no don’t take a photo of me….I look fat!

Well its about time we all kicked back and looked in the mirror and began to love ourselves a little more, love our crooked nose, our not so perfect eyes, all our little ‘imperfections’ (according to the magazines) and actually really take a long hard look at our reflection and be thankful in what we see and to really love ourselves.

I find my job extremely rewarding, I love it when a client tells me..wow..I didn’t know I could look like that, wow I am beautiful….Yes you are and I can prove it!

I have, hopefully this weekend managed to convince a certain young lady that she is indeed a very beautiful person, both in and out, and in doing so also managed to capture some lovely images for her to sit and indulge in.  We also had a little bit of fun too with Mum…who I might add… was no! don’t take a picture I don’t have any makeup on!

Well…the proof is in the picture…You are both Beautiful..Thank you

So next ladies & gents you go to have a quick moan about how you look…think twice and say to yourself…I AM BEAUTIFUL !

 

Beautiful Portraits

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing a friends daughter, Grace, and what a pleasure it was, so natural in front of the camera and so beautiful.

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I find my job incredibly fulfilling when I work with women, as women are the worst critics of themselves, I should know I’m the first to say ‘ooooh no don’t take a photo, I look fat!” Often women are so critical of themselves and in a world with so much pressure on both men & women to look a certain way its no wonder! That’s where I come in, I love to see that beauty, and show my clients that Yes they are beautiful, and yes we may not like certain bits, but its us, we are Beautiful!

Studio Portrait photography whether for yourself or a friend is a great way to empower the inner you, relaxing surroundings, music, cup of tea & a biscuit if you’re lucky! Nothing liked been styled & posed to make you feel wonderful.

Give me a call, come and see me, book the experience, gift vouchers are available.

Behind the mask

Quick studio shoot today…masks, feathers & lots of black! We will soon be in the witching month, masquerade balls, gowns & mask…..so how wonderful today to have a little dress up session in the studio!

Great Fun to do, why not get a group of your girlfriends together for a masquerade studio photoshoot for that inner witch in you……give me a call!

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