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What do you want to learn about photography in 2017?
New photography course dates The end of 2016 is only a few weeks away so I'm already starting to plan my videography and photography training offerings for 2017. I've had several requests already so if you've recently asked me about when next year's courses are going...
Off duty: A visit to the Compton Verney In Light event
I've had the pleasure of taking photographs at Compton Verney many times, but this evening was a real treat as I got to go to the In Light event with my family and take photographs just for us! We love a good arty light show, especially when it's on our doorstep. And...
Fame again! This week I’m featured on the Leamington Hour podcast
All about the Leamington Hour podcast A big "Thank you" to Gary Jones of Leamington Hour for interviewing me back in the summer for his Radio Warwickshire show AND his Leamington Hour podcast. I think I first met Gary on Twitter and we kept in touch via Periscope too...
9 tips for flat lay photos
Flat lays are created by photographing items from overhead. The photo above is a typical example. They're easy to do with mobile phone cameras and are really popular, particularly on Instagram. You can use them for all sorts of fairly small subjects including...
Are white background business portraits a good idea?
I often get asked by prospective clients whether I do business portraits on a white background. The answer is yes I can, but I rarely recommend them as a different approach will probably produce a more flattering portrait that makes you stand out and, most...
Business portraits for a Warwick business
If you're wondering what we can achieve during one of my standard business portrait shoots, this session for Lisa Whittleton and her Warwick-based business, Illuminate VR, is a perfect example. Lisa, who's a vocational rehabilitation consultant and trainer, was having...
Makeup tips for business portraits
My business portrait clients often ask me for tips on what to do about makeup. If you normally wear makeup, I highly recommend having a professional makeup artist to help you as they understand what works best on camera to flatter your features and face shape. From...
Back to school with Families Warwickshire
So it's September again, which means I've been busy buying new uniforms, sewing in name labels and fretting over bus timetables for my two. But it also means that it's time for a new edition of Families Warwickshire magazine. Thanks to my lovely models for pretending...