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May 13

Top Tips for Father’s Day Gifts

According to the Mail Online “Children pay an average of £27.37 on cards and gifts for their mums, according to research. But they are far less generous with their fathers, typically spending just £14.45”. Men are notoriously hard to buy for so with Sunday 16th June less than a month away here are a few gift ideas for Dads.

A beautiful framed photo of your family for his desk or by the bed
Photography gift voucher towards a lesson with me on taking photos or even how his camera works!
Photography gift voucher towards a headshot for social media such as Facebook, Twitter or Linked-in
Family silhouette (we could do this in the studio too) http://tinyurl.com/qhph8kf Photo and baby foot print artwork like this one http://tinyurl.com/nh3sapm

If you are on a tight budget, here are some you can make yourself.

Photo book
A montage of his favourite photos together on a canvas
Create a multimedia slideshow of his favourite pictures with music, borders and special effects and save it to a disc.
DIY Baby foot/hand/thumbprint artwork (personally I love this one but not sure I could have done it with either of mine when they were young. Perhaps you have to do it while they are asleep
http://tinyurl.com/q78pd98

Or if he likes his food

Recipe for DAD shaped cookies http://tinyurl.com/ohttp-www-margle-co-uk-seaIf your Dad is a golfer, here is a recipe for Tee-time cupcakeshttp://tinyurl.com/p4uvwcq


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Mar 12

King Edward I Steam Train pictured across Brunel Bridge in Maidenhead

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I believe the King Edward I steam engine made one of its final journeys today before an overhaul which could see it out of service for up to ten years.  I happened to be by the river when it travelled across the Brunel Bridge in Maidenhead. For more details of the train visit http://www.6024.com/home.htm


24
Feb 12

Photographing pets at home in Berkshire

Yesterday I was photographing Poppy and Alfie at their home near Reading.  The weather wasn’t good (unlike today) so I had to take the photos indoors.  We got out for a couple of minutes and Poppy posed by the shed coaxed by her owner Claire and lots of treats.  It was a great fun taking the photos and catching up with Claire who is an old friend from boarding school days.

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6
Feb 12

Birthday Photoshoot for Sophie

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31
Jan 12

Photography tips on winter garden photos – free images

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Here are some photos of frost which I took early in the morning to capture some winter images.   I was using a wide aperture to throw the background out of focus and for the grass images I was shooting into the sun to make the frost sparkle.

If you try this is you might find that frost like snow can fool your camera’s meter into thinking the scene is lighter than it is so your pictures may come out dark.  Using exposure compensation of one and a half stops usually works but the easy way is to just keep checking your histogram.

If you would rather use one of myimages than capture your own please contact me and I will send you a copy without the copyright logo. All I ask is that, where possible, you include a link back to this site please.

Was this helpful? Is there anything else you would like to know? Post a link in the comments box and I will get back to you with more details. Or feel free to leave your own tips on this subject as well.


16
Jan 12

Professional portrait for Mum’s 80th

SistersThese two lovely sisters Bridget and Sue came into the studio today.  They wanted a professional photo of themselves to go on canvas to give to their Mother on her 80th birthday next month.  We had a lot of fun taking the photos and thank you ladies for letting me share this photo on my blog.  It really makes me smile.


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Aug 11

Baby bump shoot

IMG_9750Photographing someone when they are pregnant is such a pleasure and a privilege.  However, it isn’t often I get a chance to show these images as many Mums To Be  prefer to keep their photos for themselves and their partners.  I was delighted when my recent client said she was happy for me to add hers to the website.  I am sure you will agree she looked truly radiant. Continue reading →


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Jul 11

Flowers as a thank you from Furze Platt Year 13s

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I have been off my feet for a while due to an operation so I couldn’t do my photo of the day either.  However, I am back in action and have been busy making up for lost time.  Last week my daughter and I photographed the Furze Platt prom at Legoland in Windsor.   It was a lovely surprise when these flowers arrived as a thank you.


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Apr 11

A Year in Pictures – April 2011

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16
Mar 11

Special Offer for Mother’s Day

Special 20% discount offer in time for Mother’s Day (3rd April). Quote ACPMD2011 when booking. Applies to gift vouchers too.