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Mummy my hands are black | London Children photographer

“Mum my hands are black…” I turned around expecting to see a few splodges of paint on her hands…

J & E wedding portraits at Merchant Taylors and St Duncan’s | London Wedding Photographer

This was a really fun wedding from last year. So much laughter, so much joy.

A date with Cinderella: part 1 | London Children Photographer

Children never forget promises…mine certainly don’t.

Creative tip 5: winter close-ups | London Creative Photographer

Just a simple project to take me out of my comfort zone…a little

One fine snowy winter day | London Children Photographer

The light was golden and the park still covered in snow. We had an hour to kill while my eldest was at craft club. So we headed to the frozen park and basked in the soft golden sun…

Dinosaur valentine | London Children Photographer

There was not a chance in the world this boy would pose for a valentine shoot, so his crazy mother thought of his beloved dinosaurs…

Girl valentine | London Children Photographer

Good morning and happy valentines!

The Nikon D700 is child’s play: my user review | London Children Photographer

I am touching the end of my Nikon D700 test shots. This is exciting for me because I can finally make a decision and devote more time editing photos rather than pixel-peeping.

Nikon D700 and Nikon D7000 comparison shots part three | London Portrait Photographer

Just a little recap, this is my first experience with the Nikon D700 professional camera and as a satisfied Nikon D7000 user, I wanted to know the differences of both bodies and just how much better the professional body is at over double the price.

Nikon D700 and Nikon D7000 comparison shots: part two | London Portrait Photographer

Disclaimer: When a camera body 2.5 years older than another body which has newer technology is still double the price, I have to be convinced that the older and more expensive one is better.

Nikon D700 and Nikon D7000 comparison shots part 1 | London Portrait Photographer

Yesterday was a pretty important day. It’s the first time I held and looked through the viewfinder of a Nikon full-frame camera. I decided to make a comparison of the shots between the professional camera D700 which has a full sensor and the professional-standard camera D7000 which has a crop sensor.

Autumn wedding inspiration boards | London Wedding Photographer

Here’s my autumn wedding inspiration boards installment.

Special friends special moments | London Children Photographer

My special friend, my daytime companion, my baby girl.

Summer wedding inspiration boards | London Wedding Photographer

Here’s the summer installment of my wedding inspiration boards.

Spring wedding inspiration boards | London Wedding Photographer

I thought I’d share the wedding inspiration boards that I make for many of my weddings as a visual ‘summary’ of the wedding day. I do it mainly for my portfolio.

Creative tips 4: creative storytelling | London Creative Photographer

…Then one fine day in late September of last year, we came home from school and I knew the thinking had to cease and the doing to start. So within 5 minutes, I grabbed the things I knew I wanted to use and set-up the shots in my 5 meter square garden.

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