Thursday 26 November 2009

Welsh Gold


There are many places within the UK that are worth a visit, but it would be hard to beat Wales for top photographic locations. Wow!!! What a stunningly beautiful country!!!! These are just some of my favourite locations... Betws-y-Coed in the autumn, wild and rugged Snowdonia any time of year,
Caernarfon,
Trevor
and the Llangollen Canal.
If you haven't been yet, put Wales on your list of places to go... and then go!!! It is breathtaking :-D

Rebecca,x


Autumn Portraits


How lucky were we? If you live in Scotland, or anywhere in the UK for that matter, you'll know that the last few weeks have seen some appalling weather conditions. Rain lashing in sideways, gales, storms, it's been bad! It was therefore with some trepidation that I aquaplaned my way up from Dudley a couple of weeks ago to do a photoshoot in Pitlochry.


I battled across the border, the car getting battered by possibly the worst storm this year and thought I'll be lucky to get home at all, let alone out to do a photoshoot. Having arrived a little damp round the edges but otherwise intact, I went to bed in full expectation of a cancellation due to floods and landslides (not uncommon in the area).


Imagine how surprised and delighted I was to open the curtains on the Saturday morning to clear blue skies and not a breath of wind. Yessss!!!


As a good Girl Guide though, I went prepared and also had the mobile studio so we could go in if the weather turned. As it happens, we had a smashing day out running around by the dam and then into the studio for some warmer, cosier shots.


The girls were incredibly lively, full of fun and spirit. Perfect!!

Thanks to Ian, Clare, Aimee, Evie and Poppy and also a big thanks to Niaesha ;)

Family Portraits in Camperdown Park


When Rachel first asked me about getting some family portraits done, we had the idea of going along to the beach at Tentsmuir.
Not a bad idea and an ideal place to go and photograph three lads, but, this is Scotland and the beach in autumn isn't really conducive to happy family portraits when there's a force 10 gale, and the rain is coming in sideyways!!!
We decided on Camperdown Park if it was dry, but were more than likely going to end up in the studio. Not really a problem, but when you want outdoor shots it's just not quite the same.
Rachel must be blessed though.
The sun came out and stayed out for most of the morning, which gave us a chance to explore the park and find some lovely autumn colour to use as a backdrop. It was just about warm enough and the lads were fantastic; they had me laughing so hard at times that I struggled to see through the viewfinder for tears in my eyes!!! A delightful family, a lovely morning in the park, and I can't wait for June next year :) Congratulations Rachel ;) xx
Rebecca, x

Emily Jane's Headshots



I love doing headshots for actors, and I was absolutely made up when Emily Jane came into the studio. She is GORGEOUS!!!
An absolute dream to photograph, as well as being easy-going and hugely warm-hearted. Dan, you're a very lucky man ;-) Emily Jane is currently in her second year at the very prestigious Mountview Academy in London, and she is an amazing dancer as well as a singer and actress.
If we don't see her topping the bill in a few years time, I'll eat my hat! Erm, well, I don't actually have a hat but I'd go out and buy one!!

Rebecca, xx