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Personal Branding Photography

What is Personal Branding Photography? Is it just a headshot?  Is it photos of my products?  Well yes, and yes, and an awful lot more.  Personal branding photography is a relatively new genre that has arisen with the growth of Instagram and the daily bombardment of...

AI and photography – real or fake?

Artificial Intelligence has arrived! Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot recently, amazing us all with what it can do in a short space of time.  The arrival of ChatGPT and its ability to write credible articles, poems, academic documents and more...

Bluebell woods photoshoots

It's that time of year again when Spring is in the air and we start thinking about Spring and summer shoots.  Some of you may already be signed up for a Bluebell shoot session and if so, might be wondering about what is best to wear for such a shoot. The bluebell...

Autumn Photoshoots in Buckinghamshire

Summer is definitely over now, the mornings are turning chilly .... and with conkers and autumn leaves dropping all around us, there is no denying that Autumn is well and truly upon us. Autumn photoshoots at this time of year can be really lovely with beautiful...

Virtual Brand photoshoots

Today it is two years to the day that we all sat glued to the TV, listening to Boris telling us that because of the Covid pandemic, we were going into National Lockdown.  What we didn't know then!  I know that personally, I assumed it would be for 2-3 weeks and then...
Personal Branding Photography

Personal Branding Photography

What is Personal Branding Photography? Is it just a headshot?  Is it photos of my products?  Well yes, and yes, and an awful lot more.  Personal branding photography is a relatively new genre that has arisen with the growth of Instagram and the daily bombardment of...

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AI and photography – real or fake?

AI and photography – real or fake?

Artificial Intelligence has arrived! Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot recently, amazing us all with what it can do in a short space of time.  The arrival of ChatGPT and its ability to write credible articles, poems, academic documents and more...

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Bluebell woods photoshoots

Bluebell woods photoshoots

It's that time of year again when Spring is in the air and we start thinking about Spring and summer shoots.  Some of you may already be signed up for a Bluebell shoot session and if so, might be wondering about what is best to wear for such a shoot. The bluebell...

read more
Autumn Photoshoots in Buckinghamshire

Autumn Photoshoots in Buckinghamshire

Summer is definitely over now, the mornings are turning chilly .... and with conkers and autumn leaves dropping all around us, there is no denying that Autumn is well and truly upon us. Autumn photoshoots at this time of year can be really lovely with beautiful...

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Virtual Brand photoshoots

Virtual Brand photoshoots

Today it is two years to the day that we all sat glued to the TV, listening to Boris telling us that because of the Covid pandemic, we were going into National Lockdown.  What we didn't know then!  I know that personally, I assumed it would be for 2-3 weeks and then...

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How to prepare for your Brand shoot

How to prepare for your Brand shoot

So, you've taken the plunge and booked your Brand shoot ...... what next?  Well, if you've picked the right photographer, he/she should help you through the process to ensure that you are both well prepared and best placed to create truly authentic images that fit...

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Photographing the Christmas Tree!

Photographing the Christmas Tree!

2020 and 2021 have been very different years to usual and I think a lot of people have gone early on the Christmas decorations ... we are all probably spending a bit more time at home this festive season, and whilst we may not be able to show off our Christmas tree to...

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Mothers’s Day Photo gift ideas

Mothers’s Day Photo gift ideas

It's hard to believe that it is a whole year since Mother's Day, which was just at the start of Lockdown last year.  I am sure none of us imagined that we wouldn't be able to see family without restrictions in 2021.  Anyway, here we are, there is light at the end of...

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Top Tips for Smartphone Photography

Top Tips for Smartphone Photography

Whilst I regard my "proper" camera as one of my prized possessions, I have definitely become a convert over the last year or so to Smartphone photography.  The newer models of phones - whether iPhone or Android - are remarkable in terms of what they can achieve.  The...

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Chiltern Dogs Photo Charity project

Chiltern Dogs Photo Charity project

It's 2020, it's November, and here we go again, back into Lockdown.  Sadly that means that Photography studios are not allowed to open and we should only be leaving home for essential reasons.  During the last Lockdown I took some Doorstep photos for MIND Mental...

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is coming up (Sunday 21st June in case you're not sure!) .... but the shops are not open yet, and with Covid-19 advice still suggesting we should stay home as much as possible, you are probably thinking of looking on line for ideas for Father's day gifts....

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Lockdown Doorstep portraits

Lockdown Doorstep portraits

With Covid-19 putting the country in Lockdown, people everywhere found themselves in a whole new world, whether it was one of home schooling, no schooling, LOADS of work, or none at all.  Personally, I found myself with all my nursery shoots in May and June cancelled,...

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Ideas for Mother’s Day gifts

Ideas for Mother’s Day gifts

With Mother's Day just around the corner (Sunday 22nd March for those who didn't know!), the emails are flooding in, trying to persuade us all to buy this or that for Mum.  I thought I'd do a little round up of some ideas for Mothers' Day - all of which support local...

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Dog walks near Beaconsfield, South Bucks

Dog walks near Beaconsfield, South Bucks

As a relatively new dog owner I have been amazed at how much of the local area I simply had not seen until I HAD to go out walking on a regular basis.  I've lived in Beaconsfield for fourteen years, and would have said I knew it pretty well, but with my canine...

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

It's World Book Day today, and I can definitely enjoy it more now that I don't have primary school age children requiring outfits to dress up in!  Then tomorrow it's International Women's Day  .... so I am delighted to be going along to a Gliterary Lunch at the Grand...

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Lifestyle photos on location

Lifestyle photos on location

With a studio in Beaconsfield I can offer portrait sessions come rain or shine, summer or winter, but I do also love getting out and about and finding new locations in the countryside for lifestyle shoots.  Location sessions for lifestyle photography offer the...

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Beginners Photography course

Beginners Photography course

I recently started offering Photography Training workshops aimed at helping people to get the most out of their photography.  These days everyone carries round a camera in their pocket (aka  a phone), and whether you like to take photos with your phone or the latest...

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How to take photos of Fireworks

How to take photos of Fireworks

Bonfire night is nearly here, so I thought I would post a few useful tips for taking photos of them.  They are notoriously difficult to photograph well, so don't be disheartened if you find it tricky to get that perfect shot. Find your spot You will want a decent...

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Photos in the bluebells

Photos in the bluebells

A taste of summer at the weekend and the first bluebells are already starting to flower - hooray!  I love to get into the bluebell woods to combine the natural beauty of these spring flowers with family photo sessions .. or just the kids for those shy parents out...

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Photos with the family pet

Photos with the family pet

What is it they say?  Never work with animals and children?!  One of the great things about my job is that I get to work with such a range of  clients - from corporate executives for business headshots, to families with animals and children, to teenagers or product...

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Commercial Photography

Commercial Photography

Commercial photography comes in many shapes and forms - from headshots to product photography to events, and this post explores commercial photography for companies offering with a  service proposition.  This can sometimes be more difficult to demonstrate than a...

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Product Photography

Product Photography

Alongside requests for family portraits and teen photoshoots, I often get asked to provide imagery for websites or brochures.  There are many different kinds of commercial photography ranging from corporate headshots to product photography to event photography and...

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Christening Photos in Beaconsfield

Christening Photos in Beaconsfield

I was delighted to be asked to take photos at a Christening at St Mary's Church in Beaconsfield Old Town earlier this year.  It was little Evie's special day and she was the best behaved little girl imaginable which was lovely.  The ceremony was shared with another...

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Queen’s birthday photos

Queen’s birthday photos

Today the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday ... and I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the photos in the media of the Queen from "nought to ninety"  showing how she changed as she grew up.  There have also been various photos released by the acclaimed photographer...

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Featured Artist this month!

Featured Artist this month!

I am delighted to be the Featured Artist this month on  Bespoke Framing's website.  Do check it out to find out a little bit more about me and what I do. Many thanks to Alison Mahoney of Bespoke Framing - who, along with her husband Alex run a fantastic business in...

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To Photoshop or Not?

To Photoshop or Not?

When I am taking family portraits or corporate headshots, I am often asked "Can you Photoshop me?" or "Make me look a bit younger".  The answer is that yes, of course I can - photoshop is a key part to being a professional photographer these days.  What is more...

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Jenny Kaye Photography

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