It's Not Too Late to Buy a Portrait Voucher as a Christmas Gift Posted: 26 November 2019 It is too late to have a portrait session and get prints back in time for Christmas (unless you only want to purchase digital files), but it's not too late to buy a gift voucher. The gift of a family photo is so special. Your loved ones are special to you and you can treasure those memories for years to come with a beautiful portrait photograph.Read more about It's Not Too Late to Buy a Portrait Voucher as a Christmas GiftAdd new comment
How to Make Your Family Portrait Look Fabulous Posted: 14 May 2019 When you book a family portrait there are a couple of things you can consider to make the images look even more fantastic. I always recommend that you choose a colour theme for your clothing. One or two colours maximum. This means that you'll be looking at your gorgeous faces rather than thinking that Dad's shirt clashes with the childrens t-shirts.Read more about How to Make Your Family Portrait Look FabulousAdd new comment
Family Portrait Every Year Posted: 30 April 2019 For the past six years I have photographed this family every year. I thought it would be fun to pick one family photograph from each year to show the differences in the boys growing up. The little one was just 2 in the first portrait so he's the one that has changed the most but you can see that the older brother is getting taller.Read more about Family Portrait Every YearAdd new comment
Headshot Photo Shoot in Northumberland Posted: 24 April 2019 I recently had the pleasure of taking a headshot photo shoot on location in Northumberland. Using the natural environment and a long lens to get a neutral backdrop to the photos. After all, in a headshot, the main focus is...your face.We did some indoor shots and outdoor shots, but as ever, my favourites were all outdoor ones. Here are a few.Read more about Headshot Photo Shoot in NorthumberlandAdd new comment
Some Favourite North East Portrait Locations Posted: 2 April 2019 Some of my customers like the idea of having their photos taken in a location which means something to them. In this article I'll be looking at some of my favourite North East portrait locations.I photographed at Big Waters for the first time last year and really liked the backdrop. These shots were taking near the pond-dipping area.Read more about Some Favourite North East Portrait LocationsAdd new comment
Why Have a Portrait Session on Location? Posted: 12 February 2019 A few weeks ago we looked at the pros and cons of having your portrait session at home. This week it's the turn of location portrait sessions. So, again, let's start with the good things.1. You can incorporate your location portrait session with a lovely family day out. Why not take a picnic to have after you've had your photos taken and spend some quality time together?Read more about Why Have a Portrait Session on Location?Add new comment
Why Have a Portrait Session at Your Home? Posted: 22 January 2019 As a photographer who works from home, I offer portrait sessions on location, or in your own home. Both have pros and cons and I thought I'd look at each option individually so you can choose which is best for you.Today, as the title suggests, we'll look at having a portrait in your own home. So the good things first:-1. You don't have to travel anywhere, I come to you.Read more about Why Have a Portrait Session at Your Home?Add new comment
Valentine's Day Portrait Offer Posted: 15 January 2019 Treat your loved one with a Valentine's Day photo session.In your home or on location...you may like to go somewhere special to both of you. Both packages include a photograph that you can cherish forever.The "Love-in-a-mist" session is one hour photography with a 10x8 photo for £60 instead of £76Read more about Valentine's Day Portrait OfferAdd new comment
Family portrait at Big Waters Posted: 6 September 2018 I love it when I find a new location for a family portrait. I have been to Big Waters before, but not for many years. I had forgotten the pond-dipping pools under the trees and this turned out to be an ideal location for this portrait session.If you regularly read my blog posts then you may recognise this family as being the one that has their portrait taken every year for Christmas presents for the grandparents.Read more about Family portrait at Big WatersAdd new comment
Why Choose A Professional Portrait Photographer? Posted: 17 July 2018 With everyone carrying around their own camera on their mobile phones now, it's hard to justify paying to have your family photos taken by a professional portrait photographer. Here are some reasons why you'll love your photo session.1. People and families change and grow the whole time. You will be capturing your life moments which are precious.Read more about Why Choose A Professional Portrait Photographer?Add new comment