Category: portraits

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Makeup tips for your brand shoot

A Journey to Camera Confidence Part 3 Makeup can be a great way to boost our confidence and, much like our wardrobe, it’s an expression of our personal style. It’s a great way for you to look and feel your best for your brand shoot. But you also want to look and feel like yourself. As well as planning out your outfits in advance … Read More Makeup tips for your brand shoot

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5 Steps to feeling more camera confident

A Journey to Camera Confidence, Part 2 View the first blog in the series: The science behind why we hate having our photo taken For a lot of us getting in front of the camera, especially for a professional photo shoot, can be a daunting prospect. You may worry about how you will look in the final photos or perhaps you feel self-conscious and … Read More 5 Steps to feeling more camera confident

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Personal Brand Shoot – Veronika

This week I am excited to share a few photos from a recent London brand shoot with Veronika Kloucek. Veronika is an international mental health advocate most known for helping smart cross-cultural professionals become emotionally smarter so they can thrive in their career and life. Founder and director of Veroconsult LTD, Veronika is an experienced, qualified and accredited psychotherapist, executive coach, and trainer with … Read More Personal Brand Shoot – Veronika

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London Brand Shoot with Dr Jennifer Jones, Speaker, Author and Writing Coach

London is such a great backdrop for a personal brand shoot. There are so many great locations, from iconic London sites and bustling streets to hidden gems and beautiful green spaces. There is something for everyone. And even though I have called London my home for over 15 years I’m always discovering new spots with my clients. I’m a big believer that shoot locations … Read More London Brand Shoot with Dr Jennifer Jones, Speaker, Author and Writing Coach

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Brand Shoot with Jules

During the first lock down I was lucky enough to connect with the lovely Jules from Running Rewire. Jules is a running technique and fitness coach and I responded to her Instagram post looking for people to take part in her ‘Faster 5km 8 week Challenge’. Little did I know when I signed up that she lived just down the road from me and … Read More Brand Shoot with Jules

5 tips for a more professional headshot selfie

Do you need a headshot in a hurry? Of course nothing beats a professional headshot session, but if you find yourself caught out and need to do your own headshot in a hurry then here are my top tips to taking a pain free and professional looking selfie. One that you won’t be embarrassed to use for your LinkedIn profile pic: 1. Set up … Read More 5 tips for a more professional headshot selfie

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Headshots Vs. Portraits

What is the difference between headshot and portrait photography? Well, technically a headshot is a type of portrait (that clears that up then!) But there are some distinct differences, let me run you through them. A headshot is typically a photograph of a persons face, head and shoulders. They tend to be used for more professional purposes for actors, LinkedIn profile pictures or the … Read More Headshots Vs. Portraits

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Shades of blue

This photograph was taken in Guwahati, Assam back in April 2019.  It was early evening and we were out for a stroll, the streets were busy and lined with small shops and stalls.  I love to capture portraits of street sellers and this tailor was happy to take a moment and pose for me.  I love the many shades of blue the neat stacks … Read More Shades of blue

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Driver, Italy

With more time on my hands I have been reminiscing on past travels, so I thought I would dedicate some time to sorting through several years(!) of travel photography, and spend the next few blogs sharing my favourites with you. I love capturing portraits while I travel and this was taken a few years ago in Amalfi. I love this mans face, it excuses so … Read More Driver, Italy

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Smoking woman, Lake Inle

I promised in my Reflections on 2019 blog to start sharing more of my photos from my travels around SE Asia.

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Biker Portraits

As you may know I love photographing portraits and this particular client wanted some photographs to incorporate his motorbiking hobby.