In February I’ve had quite a few lovely families in my studio, but there was one session that was really special…. one of those perfect ones, when everything goes smoothly, everyone is having a great time, kids behave perfectly and it’s just pure joy and pleasure all the way… So my favourite image for February …
In early January I had the pleasure to photograph a 50th wedding anniversary of Jean and Eddie in the beautiful Sonning Golf Club… I used one of their grey walls for my mobile studio and took lots of photographs of various family groups… Towards the end I took this shot capturing the beautiful connection that grandfather and …
I’ve had so many 2 year olds in my studio in the past eight years… I love each and every kid, and I find that handling 2 year olds requires a bit more skills and patience compared to other age groups, so it’s even more rewarding when I get some stunning shots despite any challenges that …
It was a tough choice this month, so many lovely children could have been on my favourite image of the month, but I’ve picked this one at the end. This lovely boy decided to wear his daddy’s shoes during the session, and we all had such good laugh. This image makes me smile every time …
These gorgeous brother and sister were such a pleasure to work with. Lighting correctly to avoid flare on the glasses was the only challenge, but I managed to overcome it! Love this image that shows a close connection and love between these two wonderful children.
When my clients book their studio portrait session, we always have a detailed phone consultation. We discuss what to wear, what to bring and what to expect during the shoot. We also go through some simple rules that will ensure the best results. One of my recent shoots taught me a good lesson & reminded …
December has been a mad month, with very high demand for photo Christmas gifts. This photograph was a surprise last minute present and we’ve just about managed to get it done on time. I loved working with this wonderful family, and I was extremely happy to find out that the plan has worked out so …
July was yet another busy month, but it was not hard to pick my favourite image this time round. These charming non-identical twin brothers have absolutely melted my heart. It was quite a challenge to capture them laughing at the same time, so I was well pleased with my achievement. I keep smiling every time I …
What a lovely summer we are having this year! For me that means that many of my photo-shoots are taking place outdoors. Not only it’s nice to work outdoors, it also gives many more options to create a greater variety of images. I usually get lots of action shots, taking advantage of the unlimited space …
The preparation for a family portrait session is very important. I always have a telephone consultation with my clients before they come in, so we cover everything from clothing to expectations about the shoot. One of the most frequently asked questions is “What to wear?”. My main advise is: keep it simple! By using plain …