Loraine & Barry Pre-Shoot

I love getting together with my future partners for a pre-shoot before the big day. Loraine & Barry’s special day is only a week away and everything is all systems go!! It’s offered with nearly all of my packages and it’s a good way to have a practice before the real thing – you never know – you might even like some of the images and your favourite could be made into a signing board to have at your reception for all your guests to leave messages on!! See you next Saturday guys!! And here’s a couple of shots for everyone to share and enjoy.

Fashion Photography in the Park

I’ve just invested in some new equipment and I was itching to try it out!!  I enlisted the help of my friend and colleague, the beautiful Jade Priestley who has modelled for me on numerous occasions so I could go play!!!  The weather was fabulous yesterday so we decided to meet up at a picturesque park nearby for some fashion shots!  We both had fun and I had some great practice shots and Jade has some fashion images for her portfolio.  It’s good to trade time sometimes instead of the dreaded coin!  Here are some of the shots – enjoy, comment and share – thanks!

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Photography Presentations – Norwich – not to be missed!!!

Norwich and District Photographic Society have a great selection of highly-regarded speakers over the coming months. Entry to these sessions is great value at £5 per person and are available via Chairman Keith Garnham. If you interested please email  keith_garnham@yahoo.co.uk. All events will take place at Chapelfield Methodist Church Hall, Chapelfield Road, Norwich, NR2 1SD

Tuesday 28th February, 7pm – Gavin Hoey - ’ From Quick Shots to Great Shots’ – Gavin is a professional London-based photographer and writer for the photographic press. An expert on all aspects of Adobe Photoshop, his presentation will demonstrate how to turn quick shots into great shots. This will be Gavin’s first visit to Norwich!

Tuesday 13th March, 7pm – Tony Worobiec – ‘A Landscape for all Seasons’ – Tony is a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society ans sits on their distinctions panel for Visual Arts. Tony’s work has become part of the permanent collections held by the RPS and is held in many private collections across the UK, Europe and America. This International award-winning photographer has exhibited in London’s Barbican Gallery and Bradford’s National Museum of Photography.

Tuesday 20th March 7pm – Sean Smith – ‘Frontlines’ – a rare opportunity to meet a still-active, acclaimed war photographer. Sean has covered all the major conflicts of the past few years from the Middle East to the Congo, and will be screening some of his most famous images, offering both a chronicle of major flashpoints throughout the world as well as a unique insight into modern warfare and its aftermath. Sean’s early freelance career saw him cover major UK events including the Miners strike, Handworth riots, plus the Broadwater Farm and Brixton riots. Sean has been commissioned by The Times, Reuters and Time Magazine before joining The Guardian in 1988. In 2008 Sean recieved the Royal Television Society Award for Best International News (for his coverage in Iraq).

PLEASE BE AWARE, SEAN IS A WORKING PHOTOGRAPHER – SHOULD ANY MAJOR INCIDENT OCCUR HE COULD BE SENT OVERSEAS AT A MOMENTS NOTICE AND THE LECTURE WILL NEED TO BE POSTPONED. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR ALL TICKET MONIES WILL BE REFUNDED.

Baby Photography – beautiful little bundles!

It’s always a pleasure being asked to do a shoot of a newborn (even more so if it’s a friend!). I was lucky enough to be invited to take pictures of the newest addition to the family – Jackson. I love taking images of newborns as they are so adorable. Sessions start from £75.00 which includes two prints or digital files of your choice, with extras available to purchase.

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LSWPP – Photography Achievement – brilliant!!!!

I do believe that education is vital at whatever level your photography have reached and always feel a need to improve. As I am a member of the SWPP, the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers, I decided to send in 20 images for consideration for Licenciateship status.

My images were judged by 5 judges, all professional photographers, and I was delighted when they contacted me to say that my panel of images was successful and I acheived my L!

The judges are looking for focus, proper lighting, posing, impact, what the image is conveying, composition, use of colour, use of lens choice, perspective, depth of field, camera angle, use of filters, use of manipulation, detail in highlight and shadow, background, conflict with the main subject, vertical horizontal lines.

If you’d like to see my images, take a look below!

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New Year – New Ideas – Wedding – Lifestyle – Photography

I had a thoroughly enjoyable time in London at the SWPP Convention. Brilliant seminars and training sessions (you can never have enough training) and keeping up with the new trends in products and styles of photography. I’m very keen to try them all out and share with my clients old and new!!

DON’T FORGET!! It’s not too late for a Valentine’s Session for you or you and your loved one! Get in touch for details of offers!

Wedding Photography – My Review of 2011

Firstly Happy New Year to you all! As I sit here, I am getting organised for a trip to London later this week to visit the SWPP Convention – a must for all professional photographers, with training, seminars, networking and a great Trade Show. It gives you a boost right at the beginning of the New Year with new ideas, trends and products that I shall be eager to show all my clients.

On New Year’s Eve, I posted about my year concentrating on portrait, fashion and personal photography. Well I thought I should do one on weddings too! So below is a selection of images from 2011 weddings and ceremonies. Commment, share, enjoy and talk about!!

2012 – A great looking year for photography!!

As I sit here writing, I’ve been thinking about the year ahead. And what a year it’s going to be! With the Olympics descending upon us, it will be a photographers’ feast for images! I’ve also been thinking about my New Year’s Resolutions and I’ve come up with a few:-

1. Stay healthy – if you don’t have your health…..??
2. Spend time with my family – or more to the point, spend more time!
3. Keep abreast of the latest trends for photography, be it training, fashion or weddings.
4. Enjoy life!!!

I’ve included a selection of images as a round-up of 2011, just click to see full image – enjoy, comment and share!n (Does contain nudity)

I’m sure I’ll think of more before the end of the evening but that’ll do for now! So to end I would like to wish all my past, present and future clients a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and hope our paths cross very soon. Oh and don’t drink too much tonight!!! My very best wishes xxx

Photography in Chester – R&R Visit

I’ve just had a very nice few days in Chester on the cusp of North Wales for some R&R and Christmas shopping with a very good friend and colleague for company. Managed to take a few pictures as its the first time I’ve been to Chester even though I’m suffering from a mild case of “man flu”. Enjoy – comment – share! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!!

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Norwich – a fine City – Night Photography Norwich

I don’t get to do “my own thing” very often so it was lovely to join some like-minded people from my local camera club, Norwich & District Photographic Society for an evening of good company and great photography. Night photography is a science all in itself but I thoroughly enjoyed my time around the streets of Norwich and, even if I say so myself, got some cracking shots. I hope you agree!! Look, comment, share and enjoy x

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