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Wow… I’m absolutely made up by how these fashion portraits turned out from an editorial I did recently with Freya & Elle from www.nemesisagency.co.uk The theme for the shoot was “catwalk grunge” as we wanted to keep it quite edgy but still a little glam/elegant instead of urban. Big thank you to http://www.meandyu.com/ clothing and Urban Outfitters [...]

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It’s rare I get many guy’s in the studio for Portrait Couture sessions which is why I love shooting couples so much. I was approached to do a Portrait Couture folio shoot as a five year anniversary present from James to Emma. This was a complete surprise for her until just before we arranged the [...]

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As well as my makeover photography and corporate headshots I also do a lot of personal work and help out other creative people by collaborating with them. These are two images I worked with the stylist Abby Louise from The Hairbank in Urmston to create. They were for her entry to Matrix’s Destination Fame competition. I [...]

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So here I am happily doing some research as I put together a PDF brochure for my new corporate headshot packages when I come across this article on LinkedIn profile picture faux pas which had me in stiches. https://www.getlinkedinnow.com/blog/5-more-ways-to-ruin-your-linkedin-profile-picture-and-your-personal-brand   This is why you need me people!! Keep watching this space to see how it should be done [...]

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Wow, haven’t posted for a few weeks but I’ve been busy shooting lots more portrait sessions and fashion projects which I’ll be sharing with you soon. In the meantime I’d like to use some portraits from the last session I blogged to demonstrate how I design a shoot with my clients using mood boards. In [...]

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We had a fantastic shoot last weekend with Rachel, the manager of WobbleYou gym in the Northern Quarter. She was a really lovely girl to work with and I think you’ll agree these images are gorgeous. At our pre-shoot consultation we discussed her preference for monochrome looks and styling which you can see reflected in [...]

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I’d like to introduce you to a young women you will have seen a few times in my portfolio. Kristen is an accountant assistant who came for a shoot with me in December having never been photographed professionally before. She enjoyed it so much and took to it so naturally that I have since invited [...]

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I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled around Manchester for fresh and friendly businesses like myself to partner with and I’m happy to share the first of these with you. Wobbleyou is a fitness studio on Dale Street in the Northern Quarter. They are Manchester’s first and only studio dedicated to FLABéLOS – the ultimate whole [...]

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I’m very excited to announce the release of my Ultrabrite film to promote the new Spring/Summer 2013 Portrait Collections. We had such a fun time making this and it’s a great example of the type of fun you can enjoy on a Portrait Couture Photoshoot with me. Remember though, I don’t just cater to the “thirty & flirty” [...]

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I can’t think of a better way to kick off my blog than by sharing this wonderful documentary created by Sue Bryce and Hailey Bartholomew. Sue is an incredible glamour photographer from Australia who is a real inspiration to me who along with Hayley has helped Jill to share her touching story with the world.   [...]

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