by Katie | Mar 17, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates
If you’re like me and you have a spare weekend once in a blue moon how better than to spend it at an event, presuming the sun is shining, or at the very least it’s not raining, or well not raining heavily…! Whilst there, why not take a few photos as...
by Katie | Mar 14, 2017 | Equestrian, Latest Updates
I have been asked several times why I keep holding down my camera’s shutter release button in the event of an incident at an event and more so in burst format. I’m accused of doing it for the money shot and I have even been called macabre for doing so on...
by Katie | Mar 7, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Weddings
Today I’m going to talk to you about what camera equipment I work with and why. If you have any questions stemming from this article please feel free to ask. Firstly I am a Canon girl always have been and suspect always will be. It’s the old age debate...
by Katie | Feb 28, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates
I have always loved producing dramatic portraits and with the investment in some new lighting equipment last year I have finally been able to start producing what my creative brain has always wanted to. A lot of people will refer to the photos as ‘black...
by Katie | Feb 21, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates
I regularly read complaints from riders that the pro photographer at an event chose the smallest/most boring/”insert similar complaint here” fence so I thought I would take the opportunity to explain why. There are a LOT of considerations by the...
by Katie | Feb 14, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Latest Updates, Weddings
I absolutely love photographing weddings, what better thing than to share a couple’s special day, recording those memories that they can look back on for years to come. The process of photographing a wedding though starts long before the day itself. After a...
by Katie | Feb 7, 2017 | Equestrian, Latest Updates
I’m asked time and time again how to take a good photo of a horse especially in motion so what better to be the subject of my first Behind The Magic article. There are no simple answers but here are 10 tips to help achieve a good photo wherever possible. They...
by Katie | Feb 3, 2017 | Latest Updates
I have been far too quiet on my site for far too long whilst busy with various projects so I thought I would create a new series of posts called ‘Behind the Magic’. This series will give you a behind the scenes look into what I do and how I do it. Whether...
by Katie | Mar 8, 2016 | Latest Updates, Weddings
For the uninitiated Haldon Belvedere otherwise known as Lawrence Castle is a small 18th century castle built on a high ridge on the edge of Haldon Forest. It sits high on its hill looking out across the valley towards the city of Exeter. A perfect venue for an...