Romantic Couple Shoot

Sophie and Dan are very much love's young dream.  I met them on a recent trip to the wonderful Aspire in the Lake District.  This was a shoot I set up with fellow photographer Sandi Gall and together we got some great shots of these two.  We were lucky with the weather - one of the few glorious summer days we have had this year.  It allowed us to be outside where I prefer to work with natural light getting some relaxed pictures of this young couple.  Here are some favourites of the shots I captured.

Judi x

Teen Shoot - capturing the fun and friendships

Teen shoots are a great opportunity to really have some fun and we certainly has that with this shoot I want to share with you.   Teenagers love life to the max, are very fashion conscious and typically spend much time with their friends doing the things they love.....  as a photographer its so exciting as it provides so many story-line options when it comes to a shoot.

This styled shoot from last month was shot up in the fabulous Lake District at the second of my visits to Aspire as part of the wonderful Bespoke course.  We have a great team spirit up there and are really getting to know each other well.  Once again the amazing Tamara Peel was on hand to offer us her wise words from years of experience as a photographer and former graduate of the Bespoke programme.

Lorna and Hannah were amazing to photograph - best friends and that friendship really shone through. They brought with them a fabulous collection of clothes to wear and mixed in with a few props from style guru Rachel Hayton we were ready to get going.  We started with some dressy outfits and heels capturing the girls looking amazing.  From there we moved to a styled vintage look with some retro cameras thrown to add to the mood. Finally we finished up with a summer festival feel as the girls donned wellies and shorts to be the ultimate Hippy Chicks!

 If you have a sister or best friend (even better if your sister is your best friend!) then consider have a fabulous shoot done to capture this amazing time in your lives.  We can have great fun choosing a selection of outfits and locations to really show off your fun side.  You may have a pet you want to include such as a dog or a horse or maybe a hobby we can include in the shoot too. Whatever you pick, you are guaranteed to get some wonderful images to treasure in recognition of a special friendship.  Call me to explore the opportunities!



Judi x

Bespoke Photography Albums - your story book!

In the digital age, print is becoming a luxury item for the discerning customer who still enjoys the feel and touch of an album. I don't ask you to choose between a DVD or album as every album comes with its own set of low resolution images on disk suitable for use on your computer or social media sites so you can enjoy both! A bespoke family photo shoot is an significant investment and you will review a choice of 50-75 images from your session - it may take a while so don't worry I'll put the kettle and provide the nibbles while you relax and choose your favorites.  No doubt you will want to choose some as framed prints or canvases or perhaps a multi-aperture frame of those special images.  However, nothing quite captures the story of your family than an album where you can document all the family in flattering individual and group portraits while mixing into these relaxed, informal shots which capture everyones true personality.



There are some truly beautiful albums for customers wanting the ultimate presentation following a bespoke photo shoot.  The choice and range of styles is incredible and makes it impossible for a photographer to keep every option in stock.  My customers are looking for stylish albums with a contemporary feel that will remain a classic (and classy) choice in years to come.  Like the photographs within, the album does not want to appear dated or unfashionable in the years ahead - these are keepsake albums to be treasured and passed down through the generations.  Your memories of your life's journey are held here and I will ensure you have the products which exceed your expectations.

I have chosen two album suppliers which offer the very best: Loxley and Albums Australia. Each provides a high quality album in a range of styles and materials with choice to satisfy every customer.  Loxley albums are produced in Glasgow and include digitally printed magazine story book albums as well as matted photograph albums.  These are a classic choice and allow for a wide range of layouts. Albums Australia offer a luxurious product reflected in the price.  These albums are hand crafted in Australia and are truly bespoke. Consider a unique fine art album using your own specially chosen photographs printed onto fine art paper with a choice of cover designs, making your album one of a kind. Also available are gorgeous magazine and matted albums and a choice of leather, suede, acrylic covers in modern colour choices.

Whatever your choice, you can be assured of a superb album from the very best suppliers in the industry. Following your photo shoot I will help you select the photographs you love most and which tell your story. I will then use these to design a beautiful album for you. All albums will be boxed on delivery, ready for that thrill when you open it for the first time!!  I guarantee you won't be disappointed and you will have an album you'll keep returning to relive precious moments and share with friends and family.


Judi x