‘Over tenΒ years nearly half a million pictures have created more lasting value than IΒ ever did in IT or banking.’ So, the government wants me to retrain.Β My life as an event and portrait photographer is by their standards “not viable.” Well, here’s the thing.Β I already have retrained. I left university as a computer programmer and
Mini sessions are a thing and for some photographers, they work. They aren’t really for me though … You may have seen a number of photographers advertising mini sessions from time to time… the advert can go something like this… Summer Special Mini Sessions Shot for 25 mins 2 images included Opportunity to purchase more
I can’t draw two straight lines with a ruler … I’m actually in awe of the people who can take a pencil, some paper and depict what is in front of them. After all, they are creating something out of nothing. If I go and buy the very best box of pencils money can buy,
Photographs are priceless, treat them that way I see it all the time … looking for a photographer the doesn’t charge the earth Or an advert that offers something like Full day wedding photography Β£399 Whilst I appreciate that everyone has a budget, there is also a need to be realistic and sensible about the
As many of you will know I entered my first photography competition at the end of last year. In typical style that was the Sony World Photography Awards, as I say Go Big or Go Home .. To be overall winner you need to win your own category of which there are 10 but then
At the end of last September, The gorgeous bride, Emily, married her soul mate, James at Buxted Park Hotel. And the talented Sarah Wenban was on hand to capture the moments of the day so beautifully. I was recommended to Emily through Jamesβ cousin, who also happens to be an old school friend of mine.
October will always be a special month for me, it’s the month 4 years ago where I left the City and became a full-time photographer.Β It’s also the month that, last year I held my first gallery. Going from working in an International Banking job to running your own business is quite a change but
1. What to wear It can be a bit of a conundrum … but it doesn’t need to be.Β If you have a uniform or a branded shirt for what you do then go ahead and wear it.Β Β If you are in a formal setting then gent’s wear a suit, ladies a smart dress or
So pleased I’m still grinning, that’s what my first boudoir client said not long after we’d finished the shoot and I was on my way home. The text came whilst I was still in the car, I had a big smile too. I guess you could say my first boudoir session came to me a
Do you set goals, in your life, in your business? Do you set some so ludicrously high that you know deep down, no matter what that really they won’t happen? Maybe it that I’ll earn Β£1m by working a 4 hr week twice a year.Β Β Well around about 7 days ago I did something I
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