SWPP Conference and Masterclass Novotel London 2010

I would just like to say a big thank you to all the delegates who attended my seminar in London on the 17th January and what a Convention it was! With over 133 speakers a fantastic trade fair and lots of catching up with friends it is one of the highlights of the photographic year.I have included an image taken of me demonstrating how to shoot a  wedding  and also some of the results of the shoot. I want to especially thank those of you who took the time to show your appreciation in emailing your kind comments and encouraging words some of which I have posted below. Good luck to you and hope to  see some  of your images in the near future.

 

 

Feedback from SWPP Seminar :

”Hi Louise

Just over a week since the SWPP, and I’m still reeling from everything I
saw, heard and learnt.
Yours was my final seminar on Sunday evening and it couldn’t have been a
better ending to the convention for me – it was a fantastic couple of
hours, and you’d obviously put a lot of thought into the content.  I
think it was fate/destiny (or something) that made me go as some of the
things you said rang so true for me. Many thanks again for a great seminar and all the best for a happy and
successful year ahead,
Warm regards,
Rachel ”

”Hi Louise it was a real pleasure to meet you at the SWPP convention I’m looking forward to seeing the photos on your blog. Your master class was so empowering & inspiring. I was really nervous about attending the convention but as you said “I felt the fear & did it any way!” For years I’ve held myself back & not taken any action due to a lot of the reasons you spoke about.  This year & I’ve got to take ACTION! I think your photography is amazing & your spirit & drive inspiring. . Thanks again, Jayne.”

”Dear Louise

Felt I had to email you to say thank you.  I attended your master class at the convention on Sunday and came out of it full of inspiration!  I have been interested in photography for a number of years and I mainly photograph weddings which I love with a passion.  After listening to you speak, I now feel I can take on the world (once I build up my confidence just a little bit more!).  You have given me the passion to push myself that little bit more.

Thank you

Regards

Ellen Purvis

Hi Louise, Just wanted to thank you for the seminar at the SWPP – it was very interesting and I loved your images and your approach. Gill”

”Hi Louise

What a great end you gave to SWPP, both my wife and I enjoyed your Master class. Thank you, Kelvin & Diane.”

Interview In The Guardian 24th December 2009

I am  very excited to say I was interviewed by The Guardian with regard to taking Christmas photographs. Here is the Link. Happy Christmas to all My customers both past, present and Future. Here is to a Happy and Prosperous New Year.Louise x

http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/dec/24/how-to-take-photo-christmas

Amy & Mick’s Wedding St. Elizabeth’s House Devon.

This was my last wedding for 2009 but by no means the least. I had a wonderful couple to photograph, Amy and Mick. Mick being a keen amateur photographer really wanted images that were a bit different and possessed a creative and interesting feel so I pulled all the stops out for them. I really enjoyed the time we had shooting the wedding and even though the weather was pretty awful for most of the time we still managed a few images outside. The interior images were quite atmospheric and captured a warm feel despite the cold outside. Their friends & family were very friendly and welcoming which was lovely. Thanks for a great end to the year. 

 

The Boys

 

  

Amy

  

Mick

  
  

Amy & Mick

  

Amy

  

Amy

  
  

Amy

  

Amy & Mick

Gold Awards For November

Last month was  the final month for entering the International Photography Competition run by the Society of wedding and portrait photographers. I am happy to say I had two Gold Awards plus two upgrades from earlier in the year.I am really looking forward to the Convention in January and final awards it is also a great opportunity to meet other photographers and see other photographers speak about their work. I have been asked to speak again this year and hope to meet photographers and share some of the things I have learned with them.Here are the Award winning images.

 

 

 

 

Christmas Portraits at Fort Stamford

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

 

 

 

Photography with 6th form College

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.

Master Photographer Print Competition South West.

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.

 

 

 

November Awards, 2 more Golds!

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.

Pet Photography

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Portraits

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 Mum as a present. 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.