If I had to say what was my favorite type of photography, most people would be surprised to hear ‘portraits’. My landscapes are well-known, but did you know that before I started taking my own photographs, I was editing other people’s portraits in photoshop? It was years before I overcame my own nerves in taking photographs in proper portrait sessions. But, all the time spent studying and processing faces and bodies had paid off: I may not be model-material myself, but I know a lot about making them look good.
I most enjoy taking photographs of ‘normal’ people. We all come in many strange forms, but I’ve yet to find one whose beauty and interestingness I couldn’t capture with a camera. It is magical, seeing yourself recorded in such a natural moment, and I wish I could give that gift (and the confidence that comes with it) to everyone.
Many of the portraits in my slideshow below were taken with a canon sd20, which is a great point & shoot camera made to be pocket-sized. There are no fancy lenses, and in most cases, only natural light. I say this to show you that the most difficult thing about achieving a great portrait is not the equipment but the moment.
If you agree and are interested in some natural light portraits of yourself or your family, feel free to contact me. I prefer to meet in person to discuss your ideas and schedule a time for your portrait. As I work digitally, you can view the session photographs immediately, and we will work together to select which photographs you want processed and printed. Prints from my free (!) portrait sessions are at a considerable savings to my fine art photographs, because I believe everyone deserves that one good portrait (and should be able to afford it, too).
INDIVIDUAL PORTRAIT
Mounted 5″x7″ – £20
Mounted 8″x12″ – £35
Mounted 12″x18″ – £40
More print options available on request.
Prices applicable for 2008/2009.
