by MadePortraits | Feb 8, 2019 | Awards, Composite, Family Portraits, Guild of Photographers, Photography, Photoshop, Portraits
On the 2ndĀ of February whilst Somerset was feeling the chill of the snow, I was in Cheshire receiving my greatest recognition yet with this image involving fire! The Guild of Photographers Awards Dinner at Crewe Hall (a stunning Jacobean mansion) is an annual event...
by MadePortraits | Jan 13, 2018 | Photoshop, Training
When I left school in 1995, I went straight in to my first photography job. I loved the camera. I loved taking pictures but it wasn’t until 1999 when I was introduced to Photoshop and I was hooked. The things you could do to your images were incredible and since...
by MadePortraits | Nov 23, 2017 | Family Portraits, Gift Ideas, Ideas, Newborns, Portraits
At any time of year, trying to find the right gift ideas for Newborns or their parents can be quite a mission. If it’s a first child then parents tend to buy a lot on their own out of excitement. If they’ve had a child before, they tend to have a lot to...
by MadePortraits | Nov 18, 2017 | Be A Santa, Family Portraits, Photography, Portraits
On the 13th of November this year, we launched our first ever ‘Be a Santa’ campaign and already I’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of people that have emailed in. Many of the stories have been incredibly emotional to read as a family man myself so...
by MadePortraits | Jun 17, 2017 | Awards, Composite, Family Portraits, Portraits, Website
This year, I am really pushing myself to learn new techniques all in the name of being able to do more unique photography for all of you. The Water Dress photos for kids have gone down a storm both with our clients and in the national competitions as have the Milk...