Virginia Water ~ {Behind the Scenes}

I wanted to share a few shots from behind the scenes at my Virginia Water shoot from the 20th March.......

Just so you see what sort of predicaments we photographers get into to get a shot!!! all done, on this occasion with a public audience, who wondered who all these photographers were!!!

This should show however that its all about your position and available light to capture a cracking shot - not necessarily the kit you own... so how about this spring you all get out there and capture your family photographs... all you need is a park and some semi willing models!!!

There is always one who gets into the most strangest positions!!!

Reeds, Leaves and Shoots - {Virginia Water Shoot Swap}

I spent an amazing day with fellow photographers at Virginia Water in Surrey last Sunday.  It was a 'Shoot swap' organised by the brilliant Juliet from Sugar and Spice Photography where 30+ photographers of all differing skills and styles got together and shot each other (not in the gunslinging sense!).


The backdrops were great and the light was awesome, I think we all took something away from the day either in technical skills, friendships or posing ideas.  I must admit I am not particularly happy being on the other side of the lens but its a great experience to fully understand how my clients must feel.  I learnt a great deal from the day and can't wait to do it again.


Here are a few of my favorite photographs from the day.......


Thanks all


Sx


Lisa Fellows




Amy Wass




Annelli Eddy


Theresa Furey




Hannah Beatrice








Christina Savage

Pay it forward - My interview with my friend Sarah Gardner.....

Its refreshing to be able to help out a fellow photographer - and one which I really admire!!! Sarah has been a friend for quite a few years and I have always looked at her work as an inspiration - I will never be 'Sarah' as I have quite a different style, but I can be inspired by her work......


Here is her interview on The photography parlour, please take a read and leave a comment......

Becoming part of 'The Photography Parlour' - Interviewer extraordinaire!!

I have been lucky to have the time to help out as a regular contributor to The Photography Parlour.   "The Photography parlour is a place for all aspiring pro photographers to come and relax, grab a cup of tea and mingle with likeminded folks!"
I have currently written two articles on photographers I admire and have followed their work for a while.


First up is an American Photographer Oeil from Florida to see the full interview click here.


Second is a Dutch portrait photographer Heleen S (aka Toddlertoes) I love the unique style of her portraits.  To see the full interview click here.


I hope to interview many other of my favorite photographers and one day someone may want to interview me *crosses fingers*

Featured - Behind the Scenes

Last year I was fortunate enough to shoot behind the scenes with Tamara Kuzminski a fellow photographer as she was the official photographer for the Hertfordshire stage of the Miss England competition.
I went along to show how we captured the shots we did...... see my the photographs on my original blog post.


An article has now been featured on the popular Photography Parlour Website a great site for new, aspiring and professional photographers. Feel free to take a look.

Miss Hertfordshire 2010 - Behind the Scenes (Part 1)

I had the pleasure of being asked to assist with a photoshoot at the stunning Auberge du Lac in Brocket Hall alongside the lovely Tamara Kusminski.  

I met Tamara on my recent visit to Bristol with the   The Photography Parlour.  The photoshoot was for the newly crowned Miss Hertfordshire - Amy Green.  Amy had won the photoshoot with Tamara by gaining the title of Miss Hertfordshire 2010.  Tamara wanted some behind the scenes shots of how the day went. 

I hope you take a look at the selection of shots and can see how much fun and work goes into a set up, lighting and composition.

The first set of photographs were to capture natural portraits for Amy to use for her commercial portfolio.

View Tamaras Blog too!

Hair and Make up - Kerry Anderson

Dresses - Hinxworth Bridal

Suits - Alexandra Wood Tailoring

Part 2 of the blog to follow

The Photography Parlour G2G - Bristol - Part 1

Had an amazing day on Tuesday in Bristol with 20+ other photographers.  The day was organised by Rosie Parsons of the Photography parlour http://www.thephotographyparlour.com/ .  It was a hot sunny day where we all had the chance to photograph and direct models, some in vintage dress and some in wedding outfits.


A big thanks to all those who supplied and made up the models
Venue The Harmony II http://www.harmonyyachtclub.com/
Dresses http://www.vintagedress.co.uk/
China and table styling http://www.vintageteasets.co.uk
Catering was from McBaile http://www.mcbaile.com/
Cakes: Sheona's of Cake Matters http://www.cakematters.co.uk/ 


Makeup:
Lilly MUA http://www.modelmayhem.com/1075740
Heather Talbot http://www.modelmayhem.com/1192627
Cat Parnell (also did hair) http://www.catparnell.tk/
Sara Friar http://www.heygorgeous.me.uk/bodypainting.html

Models:

Silvi http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/1216312/0
Nat http://www.modelmayhem.com/1363531
Siobhan http://www.modelmayhem.com/1519392
Janka http://www.modelmayhem.com/1556691


This is the first post of 3 - our groups first model was Janka


I learnt so much and it was great to be able to take time to think through a photograph and speak to other like minded people.


It was a real fun day where I got to meet all the lovely people I speak too on the photography parlour forum......

Camera courtesy of Kirsten Mavric

Camera courtesy of Kirsten Mavric