There are several reasons why you might want to document your family life, including: Overall, documenting your family life provides a way to celebrate your family’s history, values, and traditions and pass them down to future generations. Here are ten … Continue reading
Remember This? These are the words we use the most when looking back at the pictures. Wouldn’t it be nice to… Document Your Family Life in a Meaningful Way? To have a photo book with meaningful memories that reminds whole … Continue reading
Did you know that LinkedIn’s vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce? By digitally mapping the global economy, it will be able to connect talent with opportunity at a massive scale and help individuals to control their own destiny. The last 18 months have been full of new experiences, driving many to seek new opportunities and change in their careers. LinkedIn has been a powerful platform in connecting people with their dream jobs across the world, more so now that remote working is the norm.
Nicola Doherty is Head of Sales (Education) at LinkedIn and will discuss the opportunities LinkedIn can provide in a new post-coronavirus world. Watch Technocamps organised webinar with Nicola and learn how to make the most of LinkedIn, promote yourself to future employers and network with others around the world.
For professional headshot it is always best to go to professional photographer who will photograph you in the best light and retouch the images to professional standard. I can help you with that if you live in Swansea, UK or surrounding areas.
And the last but not least thing is LinkedIn banner – it is super easy to create it on Canva (I’ll share with you my secret – I use Canva for all my social media posts, business cards designs and even logo!).
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Time is passing and children are growing up so fast. It’s our duty to document their childhood and take meaningful pictures of our families. With this in mind I have created Cheat Sheets to help parents take more meaningful pictures, not miss any important details and at the same time, be present for their children.
These Cheat Sheets are for parents/parents-to-be. It is for anyone who is the “main event photographer” in the family. This is often a mum who wants to capture a lifetime of memories with her camera. At the same time, this guide is for everyone who needs some inspiration, help or step-by-step guidance on what to photograph during family events and other occasions (milestones, etc.).
Cheat Sheets are for those who care about documenting their family’s lives because they know it will bring them closer as a family.
This is 18 page document, concentrated (no bs) guide packed full of very useful info you’ll find the secrets to taking meaningful, emotional, and interesting images of your family. You’ll be able to transform ordinary posed photos into extraordinary memories. Some of your images will make you laugh; some will make you cry even years to come.
I have crafted and edited these Cheat Sheets for you over a number of years. All my secrets, big and small, were gathered here in one place to make your life easier and more meaningful.
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B O N U S!
With every purchase you will get a guide on “Things to know before taking meaningful pictures”. It’s a collection of my observations, after working as a professional photographer for over 12 years, on how to take better pictures. Here we’ll look at the lighting, background, point of view, focus, we’ll talk about how to take best pictures but at the same time be present and enjoy the moment.
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Pages were designed to be printer-friendly. Once you purchase the files you can instantly download them and print all or the relevant pages for your reference. Next, grab the camera/phone and let the fun begin!
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Once you have a digital file you can print as many copies as you wish. So be generous! Get some nice thick paper and print few copies for your friends/family who you think would benefit from the Cheat Sheets. Add them to a folder or tie the pages with the ribbon and it will make an amazing present for baby shower, birthday, Christmas or any other occasion. Sharing is caring 😉
In this video you will find a STEP-BY-STEP Tutorial on how to Photograph your jewellery by yourself and get professional looking pictures for your website and social media to boost your sales and attract attention.
STEP-BY STEP:
1. NATURAL LIGHT
Choose a place close to the window with the natural light. The image colours will look more natural and your jewellery stand out better.
2. TRIPOD
Use tripod to get sharper pictures and get consistency in the images.
3. CAMERA + LENS
Make your camera ready. Clean the lens, charge batteries, make sure you got enough memory space in your SD card. If you got Canon DSLR camera, I recommend using Canon 50mm prime lens. It’s sharp and gives a lovely blur in the background helping the jewellery to stand out.
4. LEARN SETTINGS
Try to learn the main settings of your camera (read the manual!). It’s best to use Manual settings or Aperture Priority (AV). Try to not overexpose the images as you’ll lose some details.
5. BACKGROUND
Choose a couple of textured card paper. A4 (regular) size paper should be enough. Use pastel colours or bright solid colours depending on your style and branding.
6. PROPS
Choose few props for your photo shoot. Jewellery displays, interesting items like marble tiles (you can get them at the tile, bathroom shops, B&Q). For additional decorations use gems and beads.
7. TAKE FEW SHOTS
Take few photos of the same item from different angle. Set up the scene on the cardboard paper and then turn it around for different view without moving the tripod.
8. DIFFERENT LIGHT
Like this you’ll get different lighting as well. It will be front, back or side light. Side light is great to emphasise the details creating a shadow. Back light gives lovely catchlights on the gemstones and shinny metals. Find what works best for you.
9. PLANTS
Introduce plants and photograph from the top for the flat images. These shots are great for Instagram, Pinterest and all social media posts. They are eye catching and look gorgeous.
LIFE SAVING TIP
To layout the chain use something round like a glass.
GET CREATIVE AND SHOW THE WORLD YOUR MASTERPIECES!
Christmas time is coming up and few people asked me for recommendations on which camera is best to buy. So I decided to write a blog showing you few best options, in my opinion. It should be called ‘Canon cameras … Continue reading
‘White Christmas’ Mini Photo Sessions in Swansea based photography studio. A limited number of photo sessions are available so book early! Msg or call now 07972585506. Photo session fee is only £55 and that includes a portrait, digital file, and … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when the word ‘Christmas’ is back in the air. My children yesterday put on the Christmas songs and cinnamon smell candles! It’s totally in the air.
And it’s that time of the year when you have to think about the tradition of taking your family pictures every year. So you can record how children are growing and everyone are changing.
If you are planning to come to me for a family photo shoot for Christmas gifts than it’s the best time to book your space as the photo shoots are limited and you definitely don’t want to leave it for the last minute.
Family photos are great as framed portraits to give to the grandparents and greeting cards to send to all your relatives and friends, and have a beautiful piece of art on your wall. Just as a reminder for children and yourself that you always belong here, in this FAMILY, whatever happens.
Couple days ago I got an inquiry for a headshot photo shoot. It sounded urgent, as the headshot had to be uploaded somewhere ‘yesterday’! I can’t turn back the time but I can accept urgent photo shoots. So, Cris came … Continue reading
I’m so glad I have this beautiful photography studio in Swansea city centre.
On the day this family came for a photo shoot, it was raining. Just like it does on the most of the days here in Wales. I used to photograph on location only when I started. But now I’m so lucky to have this amazing place where I can welcome families as big as there is (the biggest group I had in my studio was 14!), sun or rain.
This beautiful family gathered together for Jonathan’s graduation ceremony. He just finished studies at Swansea University and now is ready for the new chapter in his life.
That’s an important reason to celebrate. Every achievement is worth celebrating. And it’s best to celebrate with a portrait.
This family ordered a book with all the pictures from the photo shoot. What a keepsake to keep!
While I was photographing the graduate, his mum was having a full makeover here at the studio.
Then all joined in for a family portrait which I’m sure will become their family heirloom.
#celebratinglife
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