portraiture

Family Photo Shoot

How to Photograph Families

Family photo shoots are typically a recipe for lots of fun, whether in studio or on location. From a lovely young trio like Hamza, Farzana and Rania featured above, to an extended group of 12 or more people, the pleasure is always palpable and the memories treasured. A number of particularly unforgettable photo shoots we’ve done have been for big families celebrating a parent’s 80th birthday or a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary, incorporating three generations of vibrantly joyous people, some even filming proceedings. Continue reading “How to Photograph Families”

Professional make-up artist with model in studio

Magic of Professional Make-Up

If you’ve ever had professional make-up applied, you’ll understand the gently mesmerizing pleasure and the special way that this makes you feel. Of course, that’s just part of the benefit, added to which it’s wonderful to know that you’re looking your best. Even more so when the magic is captured on camera with a professional photo shoot. From our perspective behind the lens, we witness exponential value for our clients, firstly in terms of their increased self-assurance and also in the stunning results to which skillful make-up contributes. This is particularly relevant in regard to photographic conditions such as studio lighting that requires more intense make-up to enhance features appropriately. Continue reading “Magic of Professional Make-Up”

Studio portrait of a model

How to Create A Cover Photo Look

Various factors contribute to creating a cover photo effect, starting with an appropriate background, which you want to be as uncluttered as possible in order to accentuate your subject and, where applicable, accommodate cover text. While it is possible to etch your subject from pretty much any background, and superimpose it onto another, it is far preferable to shoot the best image that you can, from the start, like the examples included in this post that feature some of the beautiful models we’ve had the privilege and pleasure of photographing. Continue reading “How to Create A Cover Photo Look”