Why I shoot emotion in family photo shoots

Why I shoot emotion in family photo shoots

I always think it is important in life to know your ‘why’.  Why do we do the things we do the way we do.  The ‘why’ is what motivates us.  People often ask me why I shoot the way that I do.  Why I shoot on location, why I shoot emotion rather...
Emotive family portraits at Rockbeare Manor

Emotive family portraits at Rockbeare Manor

As many of you will know I feel passionately that we should be getting more mum’s in front of the camera. This was the aim of the mini sessions (family portraits) that I held at Rockbeare Manor in the Easter holiday. We did let the dads have a go as well and...
Creating connections in emotive imagery

Creating connections in emotive imagery

When I photograph people I am always looking for connections.  I want my images to be emotive. To my mind that is what makes a photograph powerful.  Capturing relationships between people and the character of individuals.  Mummy or Daddy with her son or daughter, the...