Just to let you know there will be two portrait sessions at Fort Stamford on the 29th November and the 6th December. To book telephone 01752513915. Be quick as places are going fast. If you wish to have a personal sitting please call me on 01752513915. Best wishes as you make your plans for a fantastic Holiday Season. Louise.x
Had some fun teaching several 6th form students about photography. The day consisted of them showing prepared storyboards from their ideas for a shoot.Then we talked about lighting and posing . I demonstrated some photography with them and was teaching and encouraging them in their own methods of photography. Here is a shot I used to demonstrate how with a bit of hair fluffing and a jacket from the charity shop a fashion feel could be achieved.
On Monday I attended the Southwest region annual print competition.I had submitted several images into various categories. They were judged by Desi Fontaine who is the National President of the Association and an extremely skilled and creative photographer and one of only a few women Fellows in the organisation. The winning images were in the following categories Classical weddings,portrait, Engaged couple,Monochrome,pictorial,Open ( anything goes!) and also the David Facey Memorial trophy for most inspiring image. Here are the winning images.
I am delighted to announce I have 2 Gold Awards In the November SWPP Competition.The images were for Traditional wedding which was photographed in Sorrento in Italy earlier this year and also an image taken at Kitley House Hotel In Devon a few weeks ago in the Bridal Portrait category. These awards are entered by many photographers from all over the world so I feel very happy to have achieved this level of work. All the Gold winning images will be judged in the final competition in January in London. Here are my winning images.
Gold Award November.
Gold Award November.
This was an evening of fun. Photographed a puppy who was very sweet and very lively.After she had calmed down I managed to capture some lovely images.
Pet Portrait
Pet Portrait
Pet Portrait
Pet Portrait
A great idea for a birthday or christmas present is a family portrait and this was a superb idea by a young lady for her Mums’ 50th Birthday. She and her siblings planned the day to get some interesting photos as a suprise.I thought the idea of them holding a photo of themselves would be fun and also jumping in the air here are the results.
While attending the Kitley Bridal Day I met some ladies who were showing customers round in 18th Century period costumes.They asked if I could do a few shots here are 2 of the ladies.
Period Portrait
Period Portrait
Julie and Martin were a great couple to photograph and we had a lovely time at their wedding at Kitley House Hotel. Julie looked stunning and we captured some great photographs of her around the venue. Both bride and groom were fantastic fun and the laughs continued all day.Martin had some great best men who were very helpful in helping organise the day. The two page boys also did a superb job and seemed to have a good time.Here a re a few images from their day.Also wished to thank my assistant for the day Martin Mason who was on a training course with me .
Julie
Will
The Boys
Julie
Group
Julie & Martin
I am happy to have received a Gold Award in the SWPP Competition in the Fine Art category. The images will be judged in the finals in London in January.The image was taken in Venice and ironically taken in front of the old school of Art . I loved the warm colours of the buildings and all the ironwork on the gate.Fianlly with a great pose from the model who was a ballet dancer the whole thing came together.
Gold Award Fine Art
Recently I went on a Fashion Photography Course in London with a Photographer who I really admire. It is always good to learn from others who have different skills to your own and as he shoots for many high end brands mainly in lingerie and swimwear. Bruce also has an amazing understanding of lighting techniques and also communicating with models.As I’m always looking to improve my skills and take them to a higher level I thought it would be a good investment. There was a pre course assignment which was to create a mood board to show a fashion story. I was delighted to win the best board which entitles me to a Masterclass with Bruce for 5 days. I really am delighted and feel it will certainly inspire me and also up the level of my work.Here are a few images I took on the day including Bruce shooting. Also there is a video clip from the day. See if you can see me shooting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sUCL7nwTiw&feature=player_embedded
Bruce in Action
