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10s OF HOME MADE GIFTS IDEAS FOR GRANDPARENTS
A bank of 10s of creative ideas to make and send to grandparents, to show them how much we love them.
3 REASONS TO CAPTURE OUTDOORS FAMILY PHOTOS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER AND CHRISTMAS
Three fab reasons to capture family portraits this autumn.
Plus three great selfie-tips if you’re doing it yourself.
Whether you take these yourself, or I do it for you in East London, make sure you take these family photos in the great outdoors this Autumn.
CAMERA MASTER CLASS: TOP 10 TIPS TO GET MORE SHOTS IN FOCUS
In my camera masterclasses we go through lots of photography tips and practical camera settings as well as a Q&A section at the end and there are always two questions I get asked about in class; both warrant blog posts of their own. They are:
How can I make it [taking photos] fun with the kids?
AND
How can I get more of my shots in focus?
You can read my top tips on the first question in this blog post here.
In this blog I focus on focusing. (No pun intended). There are three main causes of poor image focus: the camera shaking, the subject moving or the camera missing focus. Read on for my top 10 tips to get rid of the blur.
Want to learn more? Join me on one of my upcoming camera masterclasses. (Also available as a gift voucher).
DRESSING FOR YOUR WINTER FAMILY PORTRAITS
Although we can generally guarantee our London winters will be cold, we can’t always guarantee the snow or how cold… so here’s my top tips for putting together family outfits for winter photo sessions, come rain, snow or shine.
WHAT'S YOUR (NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY) STYLE?
As anyone with children will tell you, newborn babies change so quickly in those their first few days and weeks. If you’re planning to capture those first moments with a specialist newborn photographer, you might want to think about your style, and that of the photographer you are considering.
Generally speaking, there are two genres of newborn photography: “posed” and “lifestyle.” Read on to find out more about the differences and which may suit you better.
START YOUR ANNUAL PHOTO CALENDAR TODAY.
Next year’s Christmas presents may not be the first thing on your mind in January, but if you get ahead of the curve you can give an amazing gift to the grandparents next year. A personalised monthly calendar of your little one - with a seasonal, themed photo per month. Read on for theme ideas and how to make yours.
PUMPKIN DELIGHTS
Over the years I have been fortunate enough to be invited by a number of local Baby Sensory Class Leaders to come and capture key moments in your baby's first year at some of their special classes dotted throughout the year. I love this, as it means I get to see some of 'my' babies all the way from bump and newborn photos through to turning one and graduating from Baby Sensory. Read on for some of my halloween delights from 2016.
HALF TERM CHRISTMAS CARD CRAFTING (OR NOT)
It's early still, but the shops seem to be full of Christmas decorations and cards already (I thought they usually waited until Halloween was over?)
Anyway, since we've been a family of three, I've come to realise the value in personalised greeting cards, and thank you cards. Read on if you're feeling inspired to do something fun and crafty with the kids, particularly since half term is coming up next week. Would love to see what you make - feel free to post your photos in the comments below, or on my Facebook page.
NEWBORN BABY PHOTOGRAPHY SAFETY
As a newborn photographer, it goes without saying that I take the safety of my little clients seriously, and it is always my number one concern during a shoot. Your child is precious and I will always treat them with the respect and attention they deserve. Read on to find out about some of my safety training, and things to look out for when booking a newborn photographer.
CHRISTMAS - ALL WRAPPED UP (BY NOVEMBER)
...SO YOU CAN SIT BACK AND RELAX.
New for Christmas 2016. I am releasing a limited number of outdoors, fine art portraiture sessions to create the perfect (previously all-ellusive) present for the grandparents.