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Boxing Club Photography – Part 2

Boxing Club Photography – Part 2

When I went to photograph Faversham Boxing Club, the thing that really astounded me was just how physically fit you have to be in order to box. You are constantly moving. A great part of each session is spent skipping, shadow boxing and doing drills.  Something I was a bit worried about, before going to the Club, was how adversarial it would be – I have always shied away from any kind of conflict. I need not have worried. There is a bell that rings every sixty seconds. For three minutes, two people…Read more
Faversham Boxing Club Part 1

Faversham Boxing Club Part 1

It’s been a very busy time since restrictions eased. A big moment for me was when I went to photograph Faversham Boxing Club. I had barely photographed any actual people in months when I started the project and felt almost nervous to be back out there.  I knew very little about boxing. I had seen the film The Boxer with Daniel Day-Lewis – that’s about it! In my defence, I blame my lack of awareness about sport on not having a television in my youth. (“You had to make your own entertainment,” as…Read more
10 Photography Headshot and Branding Pitfalls – Number 8 Will Surprise You

10 Photography Headshot and Branding Pitfalls – Number 8 Will Surprise You

Headshot and personal branding photography has become increasingly popular because social media has become more and more important.  If you’re in business, you probably know that you have to post on social media 2-3 times per week minimum in order to get in front of your customers. Posting text without an image or video won’t draw anyone’s attention as they scroll through their feed. Instagram won't even allow you to post without a photograph! Artist, Drew Tonta, at his home with his creations behind him So you need photographs and you need a lot…Read more
Why I Love Portrait Photography

Why I Love Portrait Photography

Becoming a portrait photographer was a very definite choice for me. When you're looking for a photographer, you want to know what drives them, to see if their vision will be in harmony with yours. This is how and why I became a portrait photographer. This is one of my favourite portraits Photographing Property I worked in a lettings agency for 15 years and photographing houses was pretty much the only part of the job I liked. When I met my husband, he urged me to find another career because my current one…Read more

What Should I Wear to My Photoshoot?

Choosing what to wear for your photoshoot, where photographs will be on display for years to come, can be quite daunting. Most photographers will suggest you bring a few different options. To help you choose what they should be, here are a few things to think about. Where Will Your Portrait Be Displayed? To decide on a style of clothes for your portrait photographs, you need to think about where they are going. Are they for the wall, an album, a photo box, social media, a gift or something else? If your images…Read more

Portrait Shoot Preparation: Makeup, Skin and Hair

When I was in my teens, I thought photographers were like magicians. You go to one and they magically make you look incredible.  Then I became a photographer and whilst I often feel a little like a magician, I know that much of the magic happens before anyone sits down in front of my lens.  This how to prepare your makeup, skin and hair ready for a photoshoot. Makeup You can add basic makeup to an image and smooth skin in post-processing and it's reasonably effective. However, you cannot add that sheen across the…Read more

9 Ways to Make Your Marketing Images Pop

Composition is the key to successful marketing images. No marketing campaign can be successful without great photographs. We all know that some photographs make us lust after whatever they're selling, while others leave no impression. When I first started taking photographs for the business I worked in, I was always disappointed with my images - they were never how I had visualised them and nothing like the images I admired. I finally went and studied photography and discovered composition. We're going to look at nine compositional elements that you can easily incorporate into…Read more

9 Ways to Take Better Headshots

Not everyone can afford a professional photographer for their headshots, particularly if you're running a small business. Selfies, though cheap, don't hold much kudos with your customers. If you need to take your own headshots, here are a few guidelines that will help so that, whoever is holding the camera, your website headshots look great. This image of Monika shows the effect of many of these techniques. If you find you need help with any of the things I discuss, please feel free to email me with any questions. Key Points Position your body…Read more
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