I truly believe photography is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can provide for someone. Whether booking a professional photoshoot or simply printing off their favourite photo, it will always be sentimental, personal and heartfelt. The i
Photography
1st April 2020
How To Decide Which Camera To Buy
Choosing a camera is all about the right tool for the job. There are so many variable factors as to which camera is the best FOR YOU that i’ve listed a few in the hope they can lead you to your own conclusions.
Photography
17th February 2020
Reconnecting With My Passion For Equine Photography
Losing touch with my “why” I am sure you will hear many creatives and business owners discussing the challenges that arise from turning a passion into a job. Whilst it is definitely incredibly rewarding and freeing to work for yourself in an area that you absolutely love, it can’t be denied that it’s got some …
Photography
21st January 2020
Black Background and Studio Equine Portraits Explained
What’s the difference between black background portraits and studio portraits? Black background equine portraits have become ever more popular. Having produced many myself for clients over the years, it’s clear to me there is a misconception as to how they’re created and how they differ from studio portraits. How Are Black Background Portraits Created? A …
Photography
22nd March 2019
Stud card & Sales Photos: The Benefits of hiring a professional photographer
In a recent article I outlined 5 simple tips to improve your equine sales photos which are great to keep in mind when taking your own images. However, if you are a professional equestrian in the business of breeding or selling horses, it may be worth thinking about hiring a professional photographer for your advertising and marketing …
Photography
22nd March 2019
Why I Think a Photoshoot is a Great Gift Idea
Finding someone the right gift for any occasion can be a daunting task. If you are like me, it is a long and thought out process to develop a great gift idea. Ultimately I believe I would rather get them nothing at all than something meaningless for the sake of the occasion. Perhaps this is …
Photography
15th May 2018
Commemorative Photoshoots: Farewell Old Friend
There are two aspects to photography which are my main driving factors for pursuing this career. The first being that I love to create beautiful images, this is my art, my passion and I get a real buzz from nailing a shot and successfully capturing the way in which I see horses so that I …
Photography
30th April 2018
Chester #MoreThanAHorse
“When chatting with competitors and their entourage at events we naturally fall into conversations about the key thing we have in common, horses. I think generally people are curious with photographers as to whether they are an equestrian that is also a photographer or a photographer that shoots equestrian, and I am often asked if …
Photography
28th February 2018
The great paint incident of January 2018
One morning this month I learnt a few valuable lessons; albeit the hard way at the hands of a tin of blue paint. Whilst retrieving a spare camera bag from the top of my wardrobe, I knocked a tin of navy blue paint onto the floor. The cream coloured carpeted floor. Exactly the sort of …