Due to current heavy workload I am not able to undertake any portrait commissions at this moment in time. Please feel free to contact me for a recommendation of other photographers that may be able to help you.
I take pride in bringing the best out of people and feel it is important for everyone to own at least one photograph of themselves which they are proud to look at. Most people say that they are not photogenic, including myself in the past, but this is just because they have not had a proper portrait where the photographer knows how to show off their best qualities.
I love to photograph people individually, couples and families. My aim is to create some fun informal photographs that show the real you, I don’t force anyone to do anything that they are uncomfortable with but work with a very laid back approach so that nothing feels forced or unnatural.
I offer a very personal service, it is important to me that you don’t feel rushed and so I will spend as much time as is needed to get the desired photograph. This usually takes 1-2 hours but it doesn’t matter if it takes longer than this.
The shoot can take place at any location you like so perhaps choose somewhere that has significance to you. A familiar atmosphere can be particularly good for children as they get to be in an environment that they are comfortable with, not a big scary studio that could leave them shell shocked. I love to work in natural light and would mostly choose to take photographs outdoors where possible but also have portable studio equipment that I can bring to your home to take photographs indoors.
The price of this service varies according to how many people are to be photographed and all include a framed photograph of your choice:
Single/couples/babies - £60
Families (3-9 people) - £75
Large groups (10+ people) - £100
I cover travel costs for shoots less than 30 miles from Cirencester, if I have to travel over this I will ask for you to contribute to the travel expenses.
Please contact for a full price list that includes the prices for further prints and other products. I currently offer 8 different frame options and canvas wraps along with some other mounting options.
Wear clothes and make up that you feel comfortable and attractive in, don’t try to be something you are not as we want to get some images that show you as you.
With children, unless you want a traditional portrait let them wear what they would normally wear and don’t force them to be any neater than they naturally are, you will appreciate and cherish the photographs more later if they are natural and reflect their true personality.
Try not to bring people that do not need to be there. I completely understand the feeling of wanting a friend there for moral support but in my experience this can really hinder a shoot. Usually having a friend there actually adds pressure as you feel watched, you may not be able to relax enough to let the real you come out as you don’t want to appear silly in front of them if you are posing. I’m about as unthreatening a person as you will come across and will make every effort to put you at ease.
Do not worry if you are ill, the shoot can be rearranged easily. It’s important that you and anyone to be photographed is feeling their best. Please let me know as soon as you can.
Individual portraits – traditional portraits, fun and informal portraits, fashion portrait, urban or rural based, boudoir portraits, anything you can think of.
Children – singular portraits, groups of siblings
Babies – newborn babies, a series of images of your baby growing up.
Maternity – portrait of you and your bump at any stage.
Couples – partners wanting to celebrate your love.
Families – Of any size, indoors or outdoors, formal or informal or both! Different combinations of people within the same family.
Anything you want!
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