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Are we living in the century of lost images?
I heard this phrase “the century of lost images” at a trade show I attended recently — and I fear...
Top 4 Tips for Making a Photo Session with Kids Easier
If you’re preparing for a photo session with your children, you may be feeling a bit apprehensive....
Bump & Beyond: Remember Every Minute!
How to make a baby book keepsake Although it might seem a very long way off now (and it is, don’t...
So, how much does a memory actually cost?
This isn’t a conversation about price - it’s a conversation about value. About why some memories quietly fade while others become part of everyday life. And why the things we finish and live with often matter far more than the things we mean to come back to later. Back in 2006 when I opened the...
Why Your Photographer Loves What They Do
Why Your Photographer Loves What They Do If you have ever wondered what spurs on a photographer’s passion, you are about to find out. Below are just some of the many reasons why as a photographer, I wouldn’t change my job for anything in the world. Photography changes how you see things. You...
What Should My Child Wear for Their Portrait Experience?
One of the most common questions parents ask is:“What on earth should my child wear so they still feel like themselves?” If you’ve ever stood in front of the wardrobe wondering whether you’re overthinking it (you’re not), you’re in the right place. Clothing matters - not because it needs to be...
Baby bump photos: yay or nay?
I recently re-discovered an article written by Marianne Power in 2013, and published by Mail Online, that discussed baby bump photos, and although I didn’t agree with plenty of the content within the article, I thought it was a pretty interesting opinion piece. The title of the article read:...
Continuing professional development and why that’s important to me
When I’m not shooting on location or in my studio in Parndon Mill, one of the other things I regard as really important is the continuation of my development as a photographer. Learning is a process without an end, and I think it’s really important to be able to evolve and adapt to suit a...
Use a professional photographer as well as a smartphone for the complete picture
Camera phones have come a long way in the last few years and now everyone has the ability to shoot photos on the move. The quality of the camera on the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy (probably the two most popular smartphones) is fairly good, and you should be able to get some decent snaps on your...