Newborn Photography

I recently photographed a gorgeous newborn baby. I find newborn shoots challenging as the baby often doesn't want to be put in different positions and it can upset them sometimes. This little one was fine for the beginning of the shoot, then needed calming down by Mummy and Daddy. The trick is to photograph them as young as possible when they are still quite dreamy and sleepy. About 2 weeks old is what I usually suggest, this baby was slightly older. I think newborn photography looks great in black and white and there's so many effects you can add to the photos later...I tried my hand at adding this butterfly to his bum. Think it looks good although I need more design practice in Photoshop when I have some time.

Scuba Diving Photography

I qualified in June to be an Open Water Scuba Diver. I must say this (apart from flying my friends plane) is the best thing I have ever done! The underwater world is amazing. The feeling of being 25m under the sea, where you are not supposed to be is unbelievable. I get excited just writing about it. I cannot wait to go back to Egypt in Feb for my birthday. If you haven't done it, please try it. If you are scared or nervous this will soon go away when a beautiful green sea turtle just glides effortlessly beside you...every where you look there are amazing colourful creatures that you would never get to see otherwise. Hope the photos tempt you underwater...I shot these photos with my Canon Digital Camera in a Canon 40m Underwater Housing Kit - the quality is amazing for both videos and photos. I used Cameras Underwater for my set up, they are based in London and are also online...check it out if you are interested.

Summer Lifestyle Shoot

Great weather brings the chance to shoot portraits outside! Theres something about outdoor photographs which I really like. I think it's because it's not the usual standing infront of a screen, there's more colour etc. Had a fun time capturing this family for a special present for their relative!

Kids Portraits

I had 2 gorgeous kids down to the studio for their photographs taken with their mum. Had so much fun! Kids are always great models, I love letting them do what they want on shoot so that their actual personality shines through the photos...

Junior Prom

I recently photographed a junior prom. The kids were leaving for senior school. The parents had arranged everything from the hall, food, entertainment and music to me...I had such a fun night. The kids loved having their photographs done against a leavers background the parents had made up. They couldn't stop posing, my job ran smoothly. Good luck kids!

IKF Fight Photography at Circus Tavern

On the 24th July I photographed (for the 2nd time) the IKF's kickboxing championships at the Circus Tavern Essex. What a brilliant event to photograph...I am literally hanging over the side of the ring, shooting my lens straight into the action. I got splattered with sweat and blood! A few times I have had to dodge out of the way before me/my camera got punched! The talent of some of the fighters is unbelievable, sometimes my heart skips a beat looking at what they go through to be the best at their sport. The action shots I got were amazing. The fighters were all really happy! Great shoot!