Hellllllooooooooo!

Wowzers, I have been one busy bee lately! Apologies for lack of posts! So here to whet your appetite and to show a sign of things to come, have a look at this, one of my faves from a recent wedding I did for some very good friends. Enjoy!

More Easter Goodies

Hope everyone had a great Easter break! Did the Easter bunny bring you as much chocolate as it has in my household?! My mum and dad do me and my siblings an Easter egg hunt each year, despite the fact we are all grown up now and it doesn't get any less competitive! And thanks to this tradition, I also do a hunt for my other half… This year was no exception. I weighed the chocolate once it had all been found…. A whopping 2314g of chocolate for one adult! Too much?! Nah!

And with so much chocolate hanging around it seemed only right to get the camera out and take a few shots. Might use these images for some Easter cards next year.

A selection of our chocolate!

 

I haven't played around with long exposures lately so thought this would be a good subject to try it on seeing as there are lots of vibrant colours to play with. I used a pink shawl as a backdrop (you don't need a tonne of professional gear to take a photo you know!) and my settings were ISO 100, f5.6 and a 2.5 second exposure. 

Would love to see anyone else's attempt at something similar, what do you think?

Family Portraits with Reece!

Woah, where has the last month just gone?! Can't believe I haven't put a blog post up for a month, tut tut! Not to say I haven't been busy taking photos though, and busy networking, so keep your eyes peeled over the next few months for some other work. Make sure you keep checking back here to keep up to date with me!

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful bundle a few weeks ago! Reece, despite being a little poorly, was good as gold and I think he quite enjoyed the limelight, judging by this photo! If you like what you see here, why not get in contact to book your own family portrait?!

Love this one of Mum and Baby!

Awww, I could eat him up!

If you would like to enquire about your own family bespoke photo shoot, please do not hesitate to get in contact! You can use the contact me tab on the page or my contact details are at the top!

Greetings Cards to sell!

Hi Everyone!

All of my work is available to buy in a variety of ways, be it a lovely canvas to spruce up a tired looking wall, or a card to send to a loved one. As Valentines Day will be fast approaching, I wanted to let you know that I will be selling the below designs as Valentines Day cards.

If you would like to buy any, please use the 'Contact' tab at the side of the page and let me know how many you would like (!) and of which designs; names of each design below. Pop your address in there too so I know where to send the cards too and I will send you an invoice.

I will be placing an order shortly and would like to get some numbers together first so I can make sure no one is left waiting! Don't delay, send me your order today! (sorry, pure cheese but it works!)

The cost: £2.75 each or buy 4 (you don't just have to buy Valentines Day cards, I might add!) for £10.

Top left: Single heart Top Right: Reece's

Bottom Left: Love Top Right: Multiple Hearts

I look forward to hearing from all you Lothario's and Cupid's! (And obviously if you have any queries, whatsoever, please do not hesitate to ask me!) X

Sarah & Dave's Recent-ish Wedding!

I had the pleasure of being invited to two of my friend's wedding at the end of August. I couldn't make the day ceremony due to the day job but I was able to go to the lovely evening reception. And lovely it really was! I was just gutted I didn't get to make the whole day as the photos I have seen since are awesome and look like so much fun! Different to your 'average' wedding which is always refreshing in!

So, although there was no official photographer on the day, I took a few in the evening and here they are. Thank you Sarah and Dave for letting me part of your wonderful day!

A bit late, given but that's what moving home does to your time! ;-)

I've only done this image larger because I love the movement in the photo, makes Dave look like a ghost!

How beautiful?! X

Family portraits

Have been practising with my 50mm a lot more recently and did a family photo shoot with the gorgeous Mya, her parents and her grandma. How cute is she?! 

And another day, another family, my family! These next ones were taken at my Aunty and Uncle's 50th Wedding Anniversary. My Aunty got into the very dress she wore on her wedding day, how cool is that?! And here she is with her bridesmaids. (My mum is the gorgeous lady second in from the right) :)

Love this one!

And finally the happy couple! So, if you're looking for some lovely shots of your family, get in touch!

My lully new 50mm 1.8!

I recently upgraded my camera to a Canon 7D. I've had my Lumix for a while and then I got given a kit lens for a Canon. So, what's a girl to do?! I had to get a Canon to make use of my new lens! I got a really good deal through DigitalRev and was not disappointed with their service! I got the camera in record time, 2 days and got a really good deal on a 50mm 1.8 lens too! Over the moon goes a little way to describing my excitement at my new toy! So above is the very first shot taken with my camera and making full use of my lovely new aperture settings! 

Some beautiful lilies I was also brought for my birthday and the cake my lovely mummy made me (I know, I am a very lucky lady). 

The reason I bought this lens; to practise my portraits and I'm pretty proud of this one!

LOVING the depth of field this lens offers me! And nice to see a lovely bumble bee!

V is Watching You

When I watched 'V for Vendetta' for the first time (years ago) I liked it and disliked it all at the same time. The character V was a figure I really related to. Someone at a loss with the current political system and it's flaws and corruption. But, on the other hand, was scared by how similar the story was to the way government is run nowadays. I had, at the time, discussed with my boyfriend about where we might find some V masks that we could use to take photos with and then, low and behold, a group beat me to it! But have no fear, as soon as I saw you could buy them, I had two on order! Now V is Watching You. So, a post that may divide opinion I suppose. My love for the mask, others hate for what it represents. Still, thats what art is all about, right?! Here are a few images I took about a year ago, tomorrow, I will share my first submission for my new photography course. :)

Last few moments of Christmas....

Awwww, I feel a little bit sad thats it's all over for another year again! But before it's officially bad luck, here are a few more of decorations for your delectation! 

And I'd just like to take this opportunity to say thanks to everyone who has passed through here for the last year. I've had a better year than I could have imagined when I decided to start this blog this time last year and your support is invaluable. I hope I continue to receive your support in the coming year and many more to come! I wish you all a very prosperous and healthy New Year and all the best for 2013!

My homemade table decoration, you like?! I'm thinking possible Christmas cards for next year.....

Remember, you can buy one off images from me, or I can tailor make any photography package to suit your needs, just get in contact! Here's to 2013!