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[14 Jan 2012 | 12 views]

 
Yes, girls all of this can be yours.   Seriously, although the spoof is very funny, all this can be yours.
After each of our shoots all images are retouched, you tell us how far you would like us to go.
We tend not to go for the complete plastic skin, super-thin look, but really we want it all to look like you, but you at your best.
In the meantime, enjoy the video
 

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Modelling »

[13 Jan 2012 | One Comment | 48 views]

This has always been one of my favourite images.  I have it in the studio on a mega-large canvas print.
These images were from a shoot for Feva Design in Cheltenham,  Steve Douch and Elliot did the make-up and hair styling respectively. 
Dani Turner is the model – and she has a terrific smile.
I’ve worked with these guys a few times now, and it’s always a pleasure, some groups just naturally relax and work together and this is one of them.
One of the interesting problems with shooting really great clothes like these …

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Modelling »

[7 Jan 2012 | One Comment | 71 views]

I love the painterly effect on this image.   Ms DeBauch has that sort of pin-up look about her and I wanted to echo the fifties painted pin-up style for her.
But of course one of the best things about working with a model like Anita is in their flexibility.
That they can change their style so easily and know how to work in a different set and lighting arrangement.
 
Because here she is looking completely different again.
Anita by the way is really working hard on the burlesque circuit, not to mention which she’s …

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Wedding Photographs »

[25 Dec 2011 | 17 views]

Rock and Roll Bride is one of my favourite blogs, so very pleased to be featured in the blog.  Well done to Claire and Lee for putting on such a great visual feast on the day too.
 
Rock and Roll Bride
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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General Photography »

[25 Dec 2011 | 7 views]

 
 
1) Get In Close – it’s the faces your interested in, not the shoes.   Fill the frame with the face or faces. 
 
2) Keep it natural – don’t over-pose pictures – natural pictures are often the best ones.  Keep your camera ready and take peoples pictures when they’ are not looking.  This is especially true for children.
 
3) Get down with the kids:  while your children are playing with the Christmas presents you want to be down on your knees or tummy photographing from their height.
 
4) If you are posing to …

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