Photography: the picture perfect bride
June 30, 2010
Many little girls dream of their wedding day all their lives, their perfect ceremony, stunning floral arrangements, their specially chosen bridesmaids and flower girls and wearing their all important wedding gown; all this to marry the man of their dreams, the handsome groom. It also takes, more often than not, quite a considerable length of time that is devoted to organising the ‘big day’ with every tiny detail considered. It should come as no surprise then that the bride and groom choose a professional commercial photographer to capture their perfect wedding day. (more…)
Lifestyle images – setting the scene
May 24, 2010
Lifestyle can be defined as a manner of living that reflects an individual’s ideals and attitudes. The aim of the lifestyle photographer is to take photographs of your friends and loved ones that express their relationships and personalities through the pictures.
The lifestyle photographer may be employed for special occasions, such as anniversaries or graduations, but their services may also be required to capture precious children or beloved pets. Some may specialise in wedding photography and some may focus on family portrait photography but all will endeavour to portray real-life situations, with lighting that is (more…)
Twiggy – the changing face of fashion turns 60
May 21, 2010
As a professional commercial photographer one of the most challenging skills required, is the ability to capture a subject’s personality in a photograph. As portrait photography is potentially very tricky, professional commercial photographers are highly sought after for this purpose.
Since her heyday in the swinging sixties, talented photographers have snapped the iconic supermodel, Twiggy, many a time.
Twiggy was (more…)
The ‘look’ of the lifestyle photographer
April 27, 2010
What is it about roomset photography that gets our pulses racing? Most are certainly staged well, but is it the aspiration, the dream, something to wish for, if we won the lottery that is, that keeps us continually flicking through the pages of lifestyle magazines?
Any number of home magazines will provide us with any number of different lifestyle choices. Whether it is the thatched country cottage, the Georgian mansion, or the London town house, these magazines manage to cater for every taste. Also, the format is often the same. Many articles start with an overall picture of the featured house, then subsequent photographs take us through room by room to feast the eyes and the imagination.
Of course it is the roomsets and how they are staged that is all important. The owners of the properties, in conjunction with the roomset photographer, create the magic and the rest of us drool as the rooms take shape before our eyes. The narrative of the house (more…)
The modern and varied settings of the family lifestyle photographer
April 18, 2010
Taking professional family photographs need no longer be a formal exercise, where family members all line up in their Sunday best in front of an artificial setting of floating clouds. Taking family photos these days is all about capturing the moment in a series of natural situations and settings, where subjects can all feel relaxed and at ease rather than straight jacketed and on show.
The modern family wants to present itself as a dynamic and forward thinking entity, not staid and boring – which many studio photos can imply. The photographic studio these days can be anywhere. Couples could be walking through the woods and children could be playing together on the beach. Wedding photos capture the mood of the event where people are themselves, not part of a line up where every crease matters and smiles are (more…)
A lifestyle photographer can help add the perfect touch to your home
February 28, 2010
How your home is decorated reveals a lot about you and those that are important to you. Many of us are constantly looking out for additional items we can display in our home to add a personal and special touch. Working with a lifestyle photographer is one way to do this successfully. (more…)
Empty shops become art galleries in Leeds
December 18, 2009
Empty shops and spaces within the city of Leeds have become art galleries as Art In Unusual Places has been working with various companies to obtain the use of these areas to display different pieces of art from a range of artists currently in the Leeds area. Many shops have been and will be used in this project and the sharing of artwork from local artists in this way has been creating a buzz around the city.
‘Beauty in the Ordinary’ is one art project that was commissioned by Leeds City Public Arts and that has been displayed within a vacant space within the city. ‘Beauty in the Ordinary’ (more…)
How to get the perfect family portrait
November 4, 2009
A family portrait can be a wonderful and precious item to keep. It can make a fantastic gift for someone you love or can be something you to choose to organise yourself because it makes such a lovely addition to any home. There are some issues to consider when organising a family portrait and a few tips you can follow to help ensure that your family portrait will be everything you hope it will be.
If you have young children in your family, the time of day chosen for the photograph is important. Choose (more…)
The photographing of children in lifestyle photography
September 20, 2009
Photographs of children can work effectively as part of an advertising campaign for products and services appropriate for that age group and images like this regularly feature in magazines, billboards and on related products too.
Being able to capture photographs of these children when they are comfortable and relaxed in a controlled but natural looking environment is therefore an important part of lifestyle photography and something a professional commercial photographer must learn and practice.
Here are some tips (more…)
Summer photo competition
August 2, 2009
We are often more likely to get our cameras out and start taking photographs during the summer months and this year it may be that these photographs could win us a prize too. A new photography competition is encouraging those with all levels of skill and photography knowledge to enter their shots of ‘Britain in summer’ to be judged by their panel of experts. It doesn’t matter whether you have never taken a photograph before or if you are a well-known and successful commercial photographer; your images will be (more…)
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