Information & Booking

I have over 7 years experience doing photo shoots for a wide range of people and I am regarded as one of the best photographers in London. People regularly travel from all over the UK and occasionally abroad to work with me.

What I offer is unique:

   •   BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS - Would you rather have an established photographer with a great reputation who cares about the results, or an impersonal company that only cares about getting as many people through the door as possible?

   •   INCLUSIVE PRICES - My prices are clear, up front and include all the photos. No hidden costs!

   •   BLACK AND WHITE VERSIONS - All packages include black and white versions of ALL of the images, as well as the colour versions.

   •   COMPLETELY PERSONALISED - Unlike makeover studios where everyone gets identical pictures, your photos will be tailored to whatever styles and looks you want.

   •   FEEL COMFORTABLE - My studio isn't a giant warehouse with 20 people watching! It's a professional yet relaxed and informal environment so you feel as comfortable as you would at home.

   •   EASY FOR BEGINNERS - We do as many warm-up shots as necessary. You don't need to know any poses or have any experience. It's my job to make you feel comfortable and look good.

   •   COLLABORATIVE - I show you the photos as we go along, to make sure you're happy with them and we're doing exactly what you want. The process is fully interactive.

   •   OPTIONAL RETOUCHING - The option of professional retouching in Photoshop (for as many or as few images as you want), at a fraction of what professional retouchers charge.

   •   LOOK SLIMMER - If you want to shed a few pounds, that can often be done as part of the retouching option in most shots.

How It Works

For a shoot, I work according to your requirements and together we come up with whatever style of images you want, whether that's fashion, portraits, headshots, dance, glamour or something else. Or if you're not sure and just want a portfolio or variety of styles, I'll offer you guidance on what clothes and accessories to bring. Some people have specific looks in mind that they want me to create; others aren't sure yet and want my input on what styles would suit them. Either way, we will discuss it when you first arrive for the shoot and together pinpoint exactly what photos would be most beneficial and fun for you to do. We'll also do test shots as we go along that you can see, so you can make sure that the photos are ones you like.

There's a lot of good looking people on my website, but you don't need to be a model - most people who work with me aren't, and the majority have never done a photo shoot before. Plenty of them are convinced they're not photogenic and certainly not all are skinny! I'm used to working with all shapes, sizes and ages. So don't worry if you're a bit camera-shy - everyone is at first. I'm not expecting any previous experience or knowledge of poses.

Retouching

Retouching of some of the photos is an option with all the packages. Retouching includes skin blemish removal, skin smoothing and body slimming where possible. Examples shown below.

Skin Smoothing:

Slimming (apologies to the artist Vermeer!):

What You Get

A couple of days after the shoot, you'll get a CD of all the images from the shoot. These are the digital master versions of all the images taken during the shoot, in high resolution so you can have them printed or use them as often and in any way you like. You do not need to credit me when using them.

After receiving the CD, if you want the Retouching option, then you simply choose the images you like best from the CD and email me with the numbers of the ones you want retouched. I then do the retouching work and send you a second CD, about a week later, with the edited versions of your selected images (in both colour and black and white versions).

What Happens on the Day

On the day of the shoot you bring a variety of outfits/accessories/props that suit the looks and ideas you want to go for. I don't provide wardrobe, so you need to bring your own clothes. If you're not sure exactly what you want, we can discuss it, either on the day of the shoot or on the phone beforehand. When you arrive, we'll discuss the outfits/looks/ideas. Then you'll have make-up and hair done (if you've opted for a make-up artist). We'll do some warm-up shots to get you comfortable in front of the camera, and then proceed with the shoot. The whole process is fun!

With each outfit/idea there'll be a different lighting setup, and you'll get a chance to review the pics we've just taken to make sure you're happy before moving on to the next look.

How Many Outfits Should I Bring?

The exact number of looks we can do depends on how much time we spend on each one perfecting it, and also how much time we spend on make-up. It's entirely up to you how we spend the time.

Doing/changing professional make-up takes about an hour. So, in the full day Deluxe package shoot some people want just three very specific looks, each with unique make-up, and fine tuning each pose to get it perfect. At the other end of the scale, some people bring ten different outfits, go with a single make-up look throughout, and get a wide range of pictures without spending too long on any one look.

I have a detailed set of suggestions I send once you've booked to give you ideas and help you choose what to bring.

Make-up for Men and Women

I only use the best, fully trained professional make-up artists. Professional photographic make-up will make you look your best in the photos, and you can also ask for glamorous and exotic make-up styles that you wouldn't be able to do normally. Booking a make-up artist is optional, because sometimes people prefer to do their own make-up and hair, or to bring a friend to do it, either of which is fine.

Men often wonder whether it's normal for them to book a make-up artist on a shoot. The answer is yes, just as you would have make-up done on TV or in a movie. The make-up will be more subtle than on a woman, and will enhance your features and skin complexion without looking like you're wearing make-up. It is optional though.

Studio Location

I live and work in Ealing, in West London. It's near Ealing Broadway station, which is on both the Central and District lines, and only 8 minutes from Paddington by overland train. (If you'd rather work on location somewhere else (indoor or outdoor), let me know what you have in mind.)

My studio location is in a pretty residential area, where it says 'Ealing Abbey' on the map below. The full address is 3 Marchwood Crescent, Ealing, London W5 2DZ.


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Directions from Ealing Broadway station:

Take the road across the middle of the green (where the bus stops are), and continue straight after passing the traffic lights. The road you'll find yourself on after the green is Castlebar Road. Then you take the second right off it, which is Blakesley Avenue, and after about five minutes you'll see the abbey, which is the entrance to Marchwood Crescent. My place is shortly after it on the other side of the road. (3 Marchwood Crescent).

It takes about 10 minutes to walk there from Ealing Broadway station, or 4 mins by taxi. There is a taxi rank right outside the station.

How to Pay

In order to book I'll need a non-refundable deposit from you, and then the remainder you just pay on the day of the shoot. (Or earlier if you prefer.)

My prices do go up periodically, so book your shoot now to avoid paying more.

Availabilty

I tend to get booked up 1-3 weeks in advance on weekdays. I can also do weekday evenings and weekends. Please bear in mind that weekends tend to get booked up the fastest, as much as 6 weeks in advance. Ask me for my availability if you have specific dates in mind.