They say that you should never work with children or animals. Well, as a portrait photographer, if I banned them from my photography studio, it would be a quiet place!

We had 5 young girls here the other day. They were a lot of fun and had no problem with playing in front of the camera.

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When people book a family portrait session at our photography studio, we always encourage them to bring some of their children’s stuff along with them. It needs to say something about who they are. It can be an outfit, favourite shoes or toys. It also helps to relax children, so we can get natural images of them having in the studio.

The Parkin family didn’t just bring along a toy, they brought basket overflowing with them!! And we certainly had fun photographing their daughter amongst them all.

For me, this flower says it all. It encompasses both my family and business life.

Wedding Photography is a great business to be in. I already know that this will be our busiest year ever as we have nearly doubled the number of wedding photography bookings for 2010 compared to 2009. We’re already on course for an even better 2011!

I’m also a Dad, and myself and Pippa are blessed with two young children. With the diary getting busier with wedding, portrait, PR and commercial photography bookings in and around Hampshire, I believe it’s important to put time aside for the family.

Unfortunately, it’s our garden that suffers. With 7 mature trees alone …. no, make that 9. I forgot the two in the front garden… it takes a lot of looking after. However, among the weeds between the patio paving slabs, I came across this Pansy. A seed from the flower bed above must have dropped down here. We’ve had so much talk of recovery “green shoots”, I saw this as a good omen.

When I next get the chance to de-weed the patio, I think I’ll keep this little plant where it is….

Studio Portrait Photography

They say never work with children or animals. Well we regularly photograph both in our studio!

Studio Portrait Photography

OK, it’s a bit manic, but, as a Dad-of-two myself it keeps me on my toes. It also ensures we keep the photography as natural as possible. It was great fun having the Sellwoods in the photography studio!

Studio Portrait Photography

Studio Portrait Photography

Rob plays in a band and also teaches people how to play the drums. He needed some publicity shots, so booked in a session at our photography studio.

When he brought them in, we thought we might get a few complaints from our neighbours in this sleepy part of Hampshire. However, to my surprise, our portrait studio is pretty well soundproofed!

What followed was 30 minutes of every kind of drum rhythm known to man…

Great fun!

PR and Portrait Photography

Portrait & PR Photography

As well as studio photography photography, we also shoot people in their home surroundings. When we turned up for this portrait photography shoot, we had a pleasant surprise! The funky retro interior provided a great backdrop! Also being in the comfort of their home surroundings made for a relaxed and informal shoot.

An informal home shoot can make for some great natural shots.

An informal portrait photography shoot can make for some great natural shots.