The Rise of Digital Modelling in Fashion Photography
The rise of digital modelling in fashion photography is absolutely astonishing; its efforts should surely be admired and continued in the pursuit of fashion, photography and art; The digital era is a time to be celebrated.
How Has Social Media Affected Photography?
It is a well known fact that social media has had a huge influence on art and photography. The rise of this phenomenon has changed the way that we perceive and take images, as well as making photography accessible to everyone.
Hats, Horse-Racing & Horrible Histories
Throughout English history, hats have been a mark of class, religion, and fashion. There are so many traditions associated with the wearing of different types of hats; Whether you wear hats to keep you warm or whether you wear hats to keep you in vogue, you are about the learn the true power of the hat.
What Does It Mean To Be Quintessentially British?
What does it actually mean to be quintessentially British? There is definitely something special about British culture that seems to make for the perfect movies, spectacular interior design, and dreamy photography.
Happy New Year!
Here are just some of my thoughts on 2020 and living in the age of Covid; read more here.
Tips for Photographing Abroad
The idea of sand in all those crevices, sticky Sangria fingers and lost or stolen equipment can bring your work-cation to a grinding halt. So I have a few simple tips to free up your creativity and help you become a jet setting, beach loving, mountain hiking photographer.
Fancy Fancy Things
Photographing and promoting my city’s impressive list of hospitality hang-outs over the last few years, I have come to know Chester’s restaurant scene rather well.
Make The Most of Your Marketing
Make the most of your marketing strategy using photography; visual images can be used for branding or commercial purposes.
Business is Booming & Billboards are Bold
There is nothing like a billboard in the city centre to get your name out there; my photography business has stepped up since marketing using these eye-catching methods.
Get a Life. Get a Photographer.
Check out some of my latest projects; I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, offering photography that can be used for products, branding and other commercial purposes.
The Devil’s in the Detail
It sounds like the most obvious thing when it comes to great photography but it is a lot harder than it seems. On top of having your creative head on, your technical head and your smiliest of smiles, you also need to be aware of everything that is going on in the frame.
Networking; it’s not always what you know, but you who know, you know?
If social media has taught us anything it’s that it’s a very small world out there and it’s becoming easier for that friend of friend to put you in touch with your next big project or find the perfect person to get the job done.
Why Professional Photographs Will Give You The Edge
By investing in professional imagery to promote your wonderful home, you will allow potential guests to see the property the way you do. The understanding of light and perspective will create inviting and powerful imagery that will help your home to put its best foot forwards.
Pre-Shoot Preparation; Communication is the Key
Understanding and executing a brief can be tricky. If you’re not careful, the whole thing could unravel as important details are missed or interpretations become askew when we assume everyone is on the same page.
Testing. Testing.
The beauty of a test shoot is that you don’t have any professional obligation to a paying client. This means that you can be inspired by the people around you and create something new without feeling the pressure of a commercial agreement.
The Social Media Maze & Growing Your Business
Whether we like it or not, social media platforms are proving themselves to be an invaluable tool. Not only to promote your own business and ideas but also to introduce individuals to networking opportunities that could have been completely overlooked.
Professional Photography Tips; The 5 P’s
Follow these words of wisdom and learn from my mistakes and prevent things from going wrong on your future photography shoots.
Overcoming The Editing Process
As overwhelming as it might be, we must learn to embrace the editing process as a means of developing your own learning. Use it to drive you and your photography forward, no matter how daunting the prospect.
Budget vs Investment
Photography is an expensive and highly competitive game you’re entering and with digital imagery and technology changing at such a fast pace, it pays to keep up to date.
Modelling Portfolio Packages
On top of the basic white backdrop agency style, portfolio packages include headshots, ¾ length and full-length images. A choice of backdrops or locations and up to 3 different looks.