Within 15 miles of Hitchin for the prices as listed. Beach shoots are located in Norfolk.  Group and one to one beginners photography training sessions all take place at my home studio in Hitchin.

Bring comfortable and warm clothes, and for children a spare pair of clothes is essential. Try to avoid bold patterns, logo’s and stripes – which can all be distracting to the eye. Think about the season and the colours that you can see around you; try to reflect those colours in the clothes you wear. Take a look at my pintrest board for inspiration to complement the seasons. I will offer further advice around clothing during the pre shoot phone consultation.

Unless it is torrential rain your photoshoot won’t be cancelled. Shots of children holding umbrellas and jumping in puddles are lots of fun – and I will find ways to make the most of the weather conditions. Bright sunny days are the least ideal from a photography point of view – so clouds are a bonus! Even on an overcast day, top shade is preferable to prevent unflattering shadows on faces. Shade can be found under trees and other areas of cover such as doorways and umbrellas. Ideal light conditions are  found just after sunrise and before sunset. Family photography sessions that take place around these times are always the most atmospheric in terms of capturing beautiful light.