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When I tell people I am a photographer, I generally get quite a positive reaction - it certainly beats telling them I am an Accountant (which I used to be!). Then almost immediately I get asked "So, do you shoot weddings?" Which I don't, or at least, don't do...

The trouble with Mother’s Day

Family, family photos

So today is Mother's Day when we can celebrate and enjoy all that our mothers have done for us ... a time to say thank you, and spend time with those special people. But I think it is easy to forget that actually, Mother's Day can be a particularly difficult day for...

Website photos

Recently I was involved in a really fun project to create some new imagery for a website that was having a face-lift - new website photos to go with a re-branding. The company was Partners with You, founded by Sally Hindmarch. They are all about mastering the art...

Bucks Open Studios

Last summer I participated in Bucks Open Studios with a number of fellow artists. Bucks Open Studios happens across the county over two weeks in June, when over 200 local artists (from photographers to sculptors to jewellery makers to artists) open their studios to...

Location portrait sessions

Wonderful weather in the summer meant lots of opportunity to get out of the studio and enjoy the outdoors. With autumn now upon us there are still some lovely mild days and the autumn colours will be looking fabulous for location shoots. Some families prefer to have...

The importance of a professional headshot

Having a professional headshot has never been more important than now, with the continuing growth of the internet and social media. People make very quick, sometimes snap decisions about what to look at when on-line, and the impression you create with your headshot...

Spring photos

A little taste of what felt like summer over the weekend was fantastic, and all around we are beginning to see colourful signs of the arrival of spring. Now is a great time to think about booking in for an outdoors photo session, where the natural world becomes your...

Teen photoshoot parties

photoshoot parties

Teen photoshoot parties continue to be really in demand, with 13-14 year olds the most popular age at which to do them. They are a lovely idea for teenagers who are looking for something different. I offer a photoshoot party for 4-8 girls at my home studio which...

Website Photography

Eye-catching website photography is your big opportunity to make a big impact. These days no-one refers to a Yellow Pages or Thomsons when looking up a business or service - in fact, I am guessing that many people under the age of twenty wouldn't even recognise those...

Teenage photoshoot parties Buckinghamshire

photoshoot parties

Teenage photoshoot parties continue to be as popular as ever. Bored of the swimming parties, discos, cinema outings etc? This could be the solution - it's a chance to have some fun and laughs with friends, and to have it all captured on camera. The parties are held...

Photography in Fuerteventura

training

Last week I was lucky enough to escape the chilly British weather and head for the sun. Working as a self employed portrait photographer means that I am responsible for my own training and development and there are so many different ways of staying up to date with...

Favourite family portraits from 2012

As we reach the end of the year, I always like to look back over the family portraits I have taken during the year. As a family photographer I offer portrait sessions either in the studio or "lifestyle" - out on location or in your own home or garden. 2012 was...

Headshots for drama students (Beaconsfield)

headshots

I often get asked to take headshots for business people - with the growth of social media and networking sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc, it is really important to have a good on line presence, and of course, every time you Tweet or post on Facebook,...

Family portraits – Buckinghamshire

At this time of year I get pretty busy with family portraits as people start to think ahead for Christmas. A family portrait can make a great present for parents or grandparents, and I can offer both studio photography or outdoors or "lifestyle" photography. There...

Website Photography – Buckinghamshire

family photos, Uncategorized

As well as offering photography for corporate headshots, I also offer website photography. This can include headshots taken on location and images that illustrate what your business is all about. Your website is so very important in terms of the first impression you...

Family photos – studio or location?

As I have a home studio, I am in the fortunate position to be able to offer both studio and location photos. I always ask a customer what they have in mind when they contact me, but often people are not really sure whether they want to go for the studio look, or...

Screenprint Warhol wall art canvases

When I am taking family portraits, I often supply customers with the finished product as a canvas or framed print. Sometimes I get asked to do something different or to apply some special effects to the photographs. All images would be edited after a session to...

Corporate headshot photography

corporate, Uncategorized

Do you need a new profile picture? It has been said that Oscar Wilde remarked "You don't get a second chance to make a first impression" and in these days of social media and on line networking, this is so very true. Your on line presence is your shop-front - and...

Family photos in Buckinghamshire

This family with three girls came for a studio session recently - interested in getting some lovely portraits for their new house. It was a lively session with the two year old showing us all who was boss, and not sitting still for a moment. During sessions like...

Baby photos in Buckinghamshire

babies

Earlier this week I photographed the lovely little baby Summer. She is 11 months old and quite mobile - a little bit wobbly on her feet but so keen to explore everything arout her. These photos were taken in my studio in Beaconsfield in south Buckinghamshire...

Autumn photoshoots in Buckinghamshire

autumn

The studio is not for everyone, and this was a lovely Autumn for outdoor photoshoots. Plenty of warm days and some fantastic autumn colours. I am happy to do location portrait shoots for families - these can either be in your own garden or out in the woods where the...

Baby photos in Buckinghamshire

babies

I have had a number of baby photo sessions recently - always a nice idea to get some photos of the new addition to the family as early Christmas presents. Some of these baby sessions I do in the studio for a clean fresh look, but it is also nice to photograph the...

Teen photoshoot parties in Buckinghamshire

photoshoot parties

I have been really busy the last couple of months with teenage photoshoot parties. These are great fun for girls from the age of 11 upwards - they come with up to seven friends for a two hour party held at my Beaconsfield studio, and armed with a a selection of...

Photo session vouchers as presents

vouchers

If you are looking for a present for that person in your life who already has everything, then what about a voucher for a photo session? I can make up vouchers for any amount - a starter voucher of £50 will cover the portrait session and a small framed print, or if...

Family photos in Hertfordshire