Family photography – Birmingham As a Birmingham photographer, it was lovely to revisit this Barnt Green family for another photo session – more family photography Birmingham. It was a year since their last photo session, so both boys seemed more grown up, especially 2 year old Auby. The large house and garden make a fantastic …
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Better children’s photography – part 3
In this part we’ll look at getting good light on the children outdoors, in a fairly straightforward way. You might want to also look at Better children’s photography part 2 and part 1 of better childrens photography. Child photography can be tricky – you have to juggle thinking about the camera settings & composition with …
Care of your family photos
You’ve put a lot of effort and money into getting beautiful family photos – perhaps they hang on your wall in fantastic frames, or are in ArtBooks that will become a family heirloom. How do you take best care of them? All the high quality displays I use will last a lifetime so long as …
My winning photos published in a book
I’m pleased that several of my photos from an international photography competition are now published in a book in aid of MacMillan cancer support, including one which won an award. The winning images are published in a book called “Life is a bed of roses” and were judged by a panel which included photographer Mary …
Teenager photographer at photographic convention
Imagine 10,000 photographers, all in one large hotel in London! It was certainly crowded, but great to catch up with colleagues, get inspired with new ideas, and have some fun along the way. I’ll have some new products soon as a result. I became a teenager photographer for a morning with brother and sister Heather …
Window light
I love seeing the way light sometimes changes the appearance of otherwise mundane things. I was lying in bed, not being lazy at all, infact I was contemplating the morning light through the windows! Through one window, the direct sunlight cast a great shadow on the wall, and the slightly sad tulip appeared to want …
Oil-painting effect
I’m really pleased that this image recently won an award in the Fujifilm envisage awards for professional photographers. It’s from my recent work as a photographer – Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. I took some photos in the family’s back garden and then we walked over to this field of long grass opposite the house. I love …
Better children’s photography – part 2
This is the second in a series of articles aimed at helping you get better children’s photography. It is for everyone with a camera and kids! You might also like to see the first part. Check the background. What’s in the background? Is it distracting? The washing on the line or a bright red car won’t …
Better children’s photography – part 1
We all want great photos of our children to remind us of the times when they were younger, but often our photos don’t come out quite as we planned. This is the first in a series of articles aimed at helping you get better children’s photography. It is for everyone with a camera and kids! …