December 2012
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One-light portrait
I adore natural light, and love nothing more than shooting with it. I’m keen to learn about artificial lighting too though, and never more so than in these short, dark winter days. I was out in Ashbourne last week to snap some pics of Dionne in her ballroom dancing costumes. We were in a hotel, Continue reading
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That Friday Feeling /02
This amazing hand painted chalkboard art by Lily and Val (also available on Etsy) sums up the weather perfectly. Just add Doris, Bing and a hot choc. Continue reading
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Thursday Tips: shooting kids
I love shooting babies. Just look at them all quietly curled up, with their perfect petal pink cheeks and cherubic little mouths. Kids? Totally different story. Now, I adore my four year old nephew, but he ain’t easy to shoot. He does the scrunched up, squinty eyed “cheese!” face thing, he nearly always ends up Continue reading
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Taking the scenic route
So I’ve been back from my great West Coast USA adventure with Ben for almost a year now. It was honestly one of the best holidays I’ve ever had. Photographically-speaking, it was one of the most snap-happy and challenging. I realised that when I go on holidays (to places like Rome, for example), I’m instantly Continue reading
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Winter walks
Snapped some pics of Ethan on Saturday during a little stroll to feed the ducks on a very cold canal. Continue reading