Headshot day vs Headshot session – which one is right for you?
Headshot day vs Headshot session — which one is right for you? What actually happened at my October Headshot Day at Launchpad, Southend-on-Sea I run Headshot days twice a year. Usually in Spring and then in Autumn. And every time I do, the mix of people who walk through the door reminds me why I […]
Introducing a new mini session
Little personalities: a portrait series in the grid As any parent, I remember quite vividly the love at first sight when my son was born or more honestly, after the first sleep following our 27-hour long home birth. We were all so exhausted but after that, I couldn’t take my eyes off him. He was […]
Beyond the photograph: The transformative experience of a boudoir photoshoot
Beyond the photograph: The transformative experience of a boudoir photoshoot If you’ve read my other blog How to know if a boudoir experience is right for you, you’ll already know that for me, boudoir is far from an idea of just performing “sexy”. This time, I want to talk about what actually happens during a boudoir […]
The hero image: beyond the cliché in brand photography
The hero image: beyond the cliché in brand photography I was inspired by couple of speakers at a recent summit I attended online and came away wanting to spice things up a bit (and to challenge myself), to bring more creative direction and conceptual ideas into my brand photoshoots. I had the idea of exploring […]
How brand photography helps tell a story
How brand photography helps tell a story Case study: Capturing movement and inclusion with Sport for Confidence When I was approached by Sport for Confidence, I knew this project would be a little different. Most of the time I work with personal brands or small businesses where the focus is on one founder or a […]
Showing up in your business with confidence: your on-brand photos that elevates your profile online
Showing up in your business with confidence: your on-brand photos that elevates your profile online When it comes to planning new headshots or brand photos, the hardest part isn’t picking what to wear or choosing a location, not even my thought-provoking questionnaire. It’s dealing with that voice in your head. From my experience, most […]
How to tell an artist’s story with personal brand photography and video
How to tell an artist’s story with personal brand photography There’s usually a small element of “performance” in brand photoshoots – a touch of stage-setting to help to tell the story. I’m used to creating space for that. But Anna didn’t want to pretend. She welcomed me into her creative routine exactly as it was […]
Photography That Reflects You: Why Personal Branding Should Feel Personal
Photography that reflects you: why personal branding should feel personal A personal branding photoshoot with divorce coach Caroline Menzies When Caroline reached out to me about a photoshoot for her new coaching business, she admitted something I hear all the time – having her photo taken was far from her favourite thing. But she also […]
How to prepare for a newborn photoshoot with siblings: real-life tips from a family photographer
How to prepare for a newborn photoshoot with siblings: real-life tips from a family photographer Bringing home a new baby is a huge transition, especially when you have older children in the mix. If you’re wondering how to prepare for a newborn photoshoot that includes a young sibling, you’re in the right place. This blog […]
5 Things to Bring to Your Family Photography Session
5 Things to Bring to Your Family Photography Session (And none of them fit in a bag) Motherhood photoshoot in Thorpe Bay seafront When preparing for a family photography session, we normally think of what to wear, what to bring but also anxiously hoping the kids’ nap times will fit somewhere in between. Over the […]