My work as a wedding, event and portrait photographer
has kept me busy over the last few months, with clients across Cheshire and
Staffordshire.
Much of Joanne Humphreys Photography’s recent work
has been portrait
photography, and I’ve had great feedback from my
customers.
I’ve used my mobile studio for a variety of shoots,
including an assignment where I photographed three children who are all members
of the same family.
When photographing children there are a few tips
I’ve picked up. The most important being that the photography shoot shouldn’t
last longer than 20 minutes, because after that point the children can become
bored and easily distracted.
I’ve learned that when taking portraits of children,
the best pictures are captured at the start of a session. It’s also wise to
have a parent close by to attract the child’s attention towards the camera, and
the odd reward can help a session go even more smoothly.
For another shoot I worked on location at the
beautiful Dorothy Clive Garden at Willoughbridge, North Staffordshire, close to
the Shropshire and Cheshire borders.With the help of a model, I captured a
variety of stunning
images, making full use of the light and the location’s vibrant
floral displays.
Preparation is key for any photography session, and
I always visit a location in advance of a shoot. I explore the place, keeping
an eye out for the best areas to use.
Now, as the summer draws to a close, I’m looking
forward to the next few months, with some exciting projects lined up.
I’ve been booked by Impact Boxing in Fenton to
capture the action at the Acid Test tournament, taking place in early October
at the King’s Hall, in Stoke. I’ve been granted backstage access for the event,
so I’ll have some great opportunities to show off my documentary photography
skills.
Also in October, I’ll be photographing the wedding of
a lovely couple, Joe and Lucy. Their wedding venue is Dunwood Hall, a Grade II listed country house, near Leek, in Staffordshire.
Interestingly, I acquired this booking while
shopping for a new car. I got chatting to Joe at the car showroom where he
works, and when I mentioned my profession, he told me that he and Lucy didn’t
yet have a photographer booked for their wedding.
It goes to show you never know when you’ll meet your
next client – maybe I should go car shopping more often?
To find out more
about Joanne Humphreys Photography, based in Crewe, Cheshire, call me on 01270
213421 or 07849 173826, or send an email to contact@joannehumphreysphotography.co.uk
