by Katie | Apr 10, 2018 | Latest Updates, Weddings
It was only a few weeks ago that there was snow everywhere, and I just had to organise a portrait session with someone in a wedding dress. Being limited by time and locations (I could only travel in walking distance and needed to organise something within a few...
by Katie | Mar 13, 2018 | Behind The Magic, Latest Updates
The recent snow allowed me to satisfy one of my bucket list photo shoots, namely horses in the snow. The last decent snow fall I experienced was about 6 years ago, and I was unable to tick it off my list then, but this year I was able to take full advantage whilst...
by Katie | Feb 27, 2018 | Equestrian, Latest Updates
I often get ideas for various projects, but don’t always that often get to create them in to a lasting reality. A few weeks ago with the help of the team at Harroway stables I was able to bring one of my ideas to life. I have always loved the elegance of side...
by Katie | Feb 13, 2018 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates
Every creative person whether an artist, author, photographer or otherwise has sources of inspiration. Those sources could be anything and I really do mean anything. Personally I have a collection of sources that I regularly utilise in different ways. Now I will start...
by Katie | Feb 6, 2018 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Other Events, Weddings
I’m often asked about my workflow for editing a photo shoot so let me take you on a whistlestop tour of what I do from taking the photos to delivering the final images. In general I edit photo shoots in the order they take place. The slight exception is weddings...
by Katie | Jan 30, 2018 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates
The majority of the time I only aim to take one photo at a time but occasionally I will take a few successive frames which when merged together can make a great sequence. The keys to making a good sequence are to be relatively side on to the fence, so you can record...
by Katie | Jan 16, 2018 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates, Other Events, Weddings
If you were ever a Scout or Girl Guide the phrase ‘be prepared’ will be well known to you. Preparedness is vital in becoming a successful photographer in so many ways. My inspiration to write this blog stems from an American photo that went viral of some...
by Katie | Jan 9, 2018 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian
Have you wondered how I create the beautiful low key black background portraits? This article will give you a behind the scenes look into how I use powerful portable studio lights that I can use almost anywhere within reason. I personally favour a one light set up as...
by Katie | Jan 2, 2018 | Latest Updates
I loved 2017, it was a year of change and a great year of progression for me. I’ve experimented and I’ve taken risks, some worked, some didn’t, but I’ve learnt from all of them. What lies ahead for 2018? More experimentation and some great big...
