On the 2nd 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 which brings together photographers from all over the UK and Europe. The weekend involves talks from …
They Might Be Somerset Giants
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 Dresses for Boudoir but what now? Somerset Giants! Technically, …
Award Winning Somerset Portraits
I love that Made Portraits is known for our award winning Somerset Portraits but never have I felt quite as proud of myself as I do today. The Guild of Photographers are an incredible organisation that help photographers through various mentoring and feedback programs and each month they have an image of the month competition which I’ve been entering since January 2014. …
How it was MADE! Somerset Creative Family Portraits
It’s safe to say that Made Portraits is one of the leading Somerset Creative Family Portraits studios and today, we’re going to take you behind the scenes of how one of our most well known images was MADE. Obviously the more simple family portraits are still really popular but sometimes something a little more quirky can tell much more of …
Ranked Top 5 International Family Photographer of the Year
I need someone to pinch me. I am still coming to terms with the incredible news that I was ranked as a Top 5 Family Photographer of the Year by the Guild of Photographers for 2016. I found out a couple of weeks ago at their annual Awards Dinner in Crewe but with so many other big things happening since …
Award Winning Fine Art Portraits
I am delighted to be offering the most amazing giveaway in my Award Winning Fine Art Portraits style. Normally these experiences come with an A4 print however on this occasion, you will be able to claim an amazing Fine Art Printed image mounted just like what I would enter in to the SWPP 20×16 Print Competition. All you have to do …
Award Winning Advertising Photography
Since I opened my studio 4 years ago, I have been producing Award Winning Advertising Photography for businesses in Somerset. I was blown away that for the second year in a row, I was Shortlisted in the International Photographic Awards held by the Societies (SWPP) for Advertising Photographer of the Year. Last year was incredible. I managed to place 3rd out of the hundreds …
Shortlisted for Advertising Photographer of the Year 2016
Right now the only word that can describe how I’m feeling is ‘shock’! The reason I feel like this is that this morning I found out that I have been shortlisted for Advertising Photographer of the Year for the second year in a row. Photographers from all over the world enter the SWPP competition and so to be a finalist in the …
Advertising Photographer of the Year 2015 Results
Last week and over the weekend, the SWPP hosted their amazing Convention at the London Hilton Metropole with an incredible Awards Dinner on the Saturday evening. The SWPP convention has established itself as one of the highlights of the year for many photographers as there are a fantastic selection of speakers to see; a great selection of products to look at to see …
Made Portraits – What to Expect in 2016?
It has been a phenomenal year here at Made Portraits over the last 12 months. I have been delighted to meet so many new faces and also to welcome in so many past clients for their second visits. I’ve even even had a couple in for their third. The studio celebrates its 3rd Birthday in just 4 weeks time and …