07/13/2011
Business Portrait - Kate Bevan from BMB Solutions
Kate and I first met last year and we have shared a few nights discussing running our own businesses and the tricky world of managing it around a family, she is a lovely and very smart woman and I have a great deal of time for her.
Kate, like me is 40 (Yay for the fab and forties!) and qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant in 2004. She has over 15 years experience in finance and she set up her own business BMB Solutions in Nov 2009 to offer accounting support to SME's and sole traders and it really is going from strength to strength. Take a peek at her website
Like most of my business portrait clients, she thought it was time to take the plunge and get in front of the camera to get some fabulous images to go on her social media accounts, to accompany press releases and for general marketing use.
I was delighted with Kate as she has to have been one of my most nervous clients ever about having her photograph taken, I am sure you will agree she looks fabulous!
Kate - you are a superstar and I had great pleasure taking these of you.....now what's next Kate? How about getting out your wedding dress and doing a 'rock the frock' shoot?
Here are the two that Kate chose for her package.
07/06/2011
1 day photography workshop - Sunday 17th July, 10am-4pm Lichfield..Kick start your hobby!
Next date for the beginners photography workshop. Last one for the summer, so get in quick and make sure your holiday photographs are more than just snaps!
A beginners workshop..is just what you need to get your photography hobby start ed.
Our one-day workshop covers..
- ISO, aperture and shutter speeds - what's that all about?!
- The settings on your camera explained...what you need to know to get you started.
- Natural light - how best to use it in portraiture!
- Composition - what makes a photograph great?
- The practical side - we will be taking some photographs of real people and at the studio and out and about in Lichfield!
What you need to bring with you
- A dslr camera
- Something warm/waterproof/cool to wear as we will be going outside to photograph and who knows what the weather will be like!
- A smile and ears open!
The dates and venue..
Sunday 17th July, 10am - 4pm
Can't make this one? Then please check the website for further dates!
Georgian Mews
Ground Floor
24a Bird Street
Lichfield, WS13 6PR
The Cost
- £120 for the day
- If you are a member of WiRE or BNI there is a £20 discount
- If you have had a shoot with me at Sara Moseley Photography then there is a £20 discount.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits are provided. Please note NO lunch is included. However there are many fabulous places in Lichfield to grab a sandwich from.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (please note there is a 1.95% charge for a credit card transaction) or a bank transfer can be arranged.
If you would like to know more or to book your place please call 01543 419140 (if the answer machine is on please leave a message and we will get back to you) or email sara@saramoseleyphotography.co.uk
07/03/2011
07/01/2011
Lotty Blue - A vintage commercial shoot
I don't do too many commercial product shoots really as it's people I love to photograph, rather than product alone, but when LottyBlue got in touch and asked if I'd do some product shots, we got chatting and discovered there was some fun to be had with this shoot and so I agreed.
Lotty Blue sells mid-century, modern retro and vintage furniture and homewear. It was the homewear we were focussing on bringing the fabulous aprons, oven gloves, cake tins, clocks, teapots and mugs alive with a vintage feel. Kelly Middleton owner of The Cupcake Queen in Stafford provided beautiful vintage style cupcakes and the wonderful Sarah Lyndsey modelled for us - she had the perfect look we wanted.
So prepare yourself for a little 'Stepford Wives' meets vintage inspired products and away we go!
Here are some of my favourites from the shoot and for further info on Lotty Blue and Lisa who is behind it all please see below.
A few words from Lisa, 'I live in Stafford I am married with two children I have theatre /fashion background and have a BA in Theatre Design where I specialised in scenic and prop design. I now use these skills in my restoring and upcycling of vintage furniture .
LottyBlue (http://lottyblue.co.uk) specialises in mid-century modern furniture (mainly 1950's through to the 1970's), but I must admit I have soft spot for G Plan - I so adore the early G-Plan pieces. I think the 'Brandon Range' is particularly iconic with it's unique style and is still practical for today's modern home.
As well as sourcing classic vintage furniture I also stock modern contemporary items with a nostalgic influence that have a mid century feel. During 2011 LottyBlue will be adding many new items to our shop but just to give you a taste of things to come I will mention just some of our new suppliers:
One of this years new additions is a new range of fabrics and oil clothes from the Betty Boyns vintage inspired collection .The vintage inspired fabrics are just beautiful and so very stylish but also contemporary in there look for today's modern home. I have blogged further about Betty Boyns here
Martin Wiscombe is well known for his nostalgic painting and his work depicts images of life of the 1950 onwards and we have many items of homeware with pictures of his art. I am particularly fond of his images of split screen camper vans as I have written about on my blog
Also I am delighted to be stocking a new range of vintage themed homeware by Ulster Weavers, the range includes Vintage Aprons and delightful homeware
All in all LottyBlue has something for everyone who loves vintage and traditional items.'
06/22/2011
Business Portrait - Sean Bird from Dare Devil Creative
It's not everyday I get a call asking if it's OK to wear a superhero's outfit for a business portrait! When creative guys like Sean walk into your life it is never a dull moment!
I grew up with Batman and Robin and ever since Del and Rodney did that famous Batman and Robin scene in Only Fools and Horses I dare you not to raise a smile at the thought of this character, so 'Zowie Batman!' we had a giggle with this shoot. Sean wanted some shots for a promotoion he was creating for his own business and who am I not to let these creative juices flow.
'Kapow' Sean entered my studio and off to work we went! Sean is as you can imagine also a good business man and a serious networker so we also took some other shots of Sean being himself....and what a contrast they are!
Here are some of my favourites from this shoot, one I will not forget in a hurry!!
For more information on Sean's business please take a peek at http://www.daredevil-creative.com
06/21/2011
Laura and Graham - Pre-wedding shoot at Birmingham University
Laura and Graham are adorable and I really enjoyed my time with them on our pre-wedding shoot. Laura and Graham wanted to do their pre-wedding shoot at Birmingham University as that was where they met, perfect I thought and I have to say I loved the location, fab backdrops and a lovely atmosphere! We were also blessed with fabulous weather. Very much looking forward to their wedding at the scrumptious Botanical Gardens.....oooodles of gorgeousness for this lovely couple.
Here are some of my favourites from their shoot.
