For this session we headed to a local spot in the town centre just outside of Mansfield. Mum has said all the kids were 'sporty' so we decided to go with an 'urban sport' theme ... cue lots of basketball! We wandered around looking for cool little alleyways / corners, making good progress until [...]
It's not often we've had lovely weather this summer, so when it was forecast to be warm & sunny we decided to make the most of it with Louie. We headed into town went for a wander. We explored around the canals, into the fields and around the parks. Louie is into his 'smart [...]
At the end of April I decided to have an impromtu trip to Eastbourne and explore the area around Beachy Head (and dungeness on the way back!). I don't often share personal photos on this blog, but for a change, here's a few of my favourites! If you'd like to book a photoshoot for [...]
People often ask if they're able to bring pets along to an outdoor family session and my answer is always 'Yes!'. Pets are part of your family so it just wouldnt be the same without them. April provede to be a wet month this year, with April showers living up to their name! For [...]
It's always a challenge shooting sessions outdoors at the start of the year - the days are cold & dark, and the weather unpredictable! Some customers are still happy to go ahead and battle the elements, but most prefer to retreat indoors to the warmth of studio sessions. For 2023 I decided to use [...]
It's easy to get carried away with lighting and think more is better, but sometimes it's good to strip everything back to basics and see what can be achieved with a single light. Muscle is notoriously challenging to light well. To highlight muscle tone & definition you need specular highlights and dark shadows, at [...]
Over time your photography style changes slightly. New equipment can mean 'old workarounds' are no longer a necessity, your experience means you may overcome challenges in a slightly different way, and you have fresh ideas that are a new and exciting challenge. Sometimes, though, it can be nice to revisit old concepts. Back around [...]
Time and time again, one of the things I love most about being a photographer is seeing families & children grow and develop. A couple of years ago i photographed Stacey & Stephens wedding at the incredible Rufford Mill. Recently, they got in touch to say they now had a gorgeous little boy and [...]
Over the Christmas period, I invested in some new lighting equipment. i popped a post on my Facebook page to see if there was a few children available who may be available to model for me whilst i tested it. A few kids said they would love to bring their sports kits, so it [...]
As I prepare to sign off for Christmas I just wanted to say a big thankyou to everyone who has booked a shoot with me this year, a big thankyou to all the couples who have trusted me with their wedding memories, and a big thankyou to everyone who has got involved with liking [...]
