Sara Moseley Photography

Karl Grace, Karl Grace Design Ltd - Business Portrait

Karl is a lovely man....not only a talented, knowledgable and experienced Architect but also a man into his martial arts, an interesting mixture don't you think!

I really enjoyed photographing Karl, he is such good company and relaxed into the shoot very well.  He also let me use a bit of purple in the background, which i think worked really well, but I will let you be the judge of that.

For more information on Karl's work, why not get in touch with him via linked in...where he has a lovely new profile image! http://www.linkedin.com/pub/karl-grace/18/696/563

Here are some of my faves from his business portrait session.

What happened on the July beginners workshop!

I've run my beginners workshop a few times now and I have to say I love doing them. I really enjoy seeing my newbies get very excited with their 'Ahhha' moments and helping them take better photographs....to have others share my excitement over it all is fabulous fun!

On the last workshop we had rain, didn't matter whilst we were running through the theories in the comfort of my viewing room and we got lucky and were able to dodge the little showers and get out into Lichfield with our fabulous model Karen to start shooting in the afternoon. We were looking for a variety of backgrounds and the best light to play with, and we found some fabulous spots and got some great comments and looks from the good people of Lichfield too!!

There was only 4 of us in the end on this occassion but this made for a good amount of hands on time and lots of variety with our shots, the learning curve was steep and very successful.

Here are a few shots of my clients taking images and some of my shots of Karen I took for her on the day in return for her wonderful time!

Big shout out for Karen - you were wonderful...thank you very much!

If you are interested in attending one of my beginners workshops and you have a DSLR or even an SLR, then please get in touch or take a look at my website for more details on the next course on September 25th.  I am also now doing vouchers for the workshops which make a wonderful gift, bet you know just the person!!

 

 

 

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.

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

 

 

Social Media Portraiture - Marla Nelson of Enterprise Solutions (MN)

Marla came to me a few weeks, with lots of clothes and options and a fabulous smile on her face. Marla is the director and owner of Enterprise Solutions and she specialises in Women's Enterprise, there was lots to talk about there for us!

A pleasure to photograph, she has the fabulously expressive eyes, so we kept them sparkling and went through some different looks. I particuarly like the image where Marla is leaning on the wall, as when I first suggested it she looked at me as if I was insane...and then said 'go on then'...turned out to be one of her favourites...Yay!

So here are the four images Marla chose in her package and for more information about the great work Marla does, why not contact her through LinkedIn..

 

Sneak Peek - Newborn shoot

Just 10 days old and boootiful!

La Femme - The gorgeous Philippa!

Ladies and gentlemen I give you the gorgeous Philippa. Philippa is a successful woman who has her own Creative Agency, Smart Ideas. Big on ideas and with plenty of character she is a force to be reckoned with! Time with her flies by and she really knows how to have a laugh!

This La Femme shoot we did at the fabulous St John's House in Lichfield, a boutique hotel with a wonderful atmosphere, the great host (many thanks Johann) and plenty of character to get us in the mood. Philippa was every inch a sport and really threw herself into it, with stunning results.

Penny Grimley was the wonderful make-up artist who helped to put Philippa at ease.

Here are some of my favourite shots and thanks to Philippa for allowing me to blog these, I loved this shoot!! I am sure you will agree she looks stunning.

If you are interested in doing a La Femme shoot, please get in touch or take a look at my main website

        

Social Media Portrait - Stewart Stirling of Forces Recruitment

I can guarantee that once you have met Stewart there is no forgetting him!  He is a fabulous chap, a professional through and through and has a little habit of slapping a table and demonstrating the range of his voice in a humourous and effective manner like no other I have met (If you have met him during a network meeting you will know what I mean!) All great stuff, so I was delighted when Stewart asked me to 'shoot' him as he wanted some new images for his social media accounts.

Stewart was so easy to photograph as he was so relaxed and confident (a military background brings great discipline and I know he has been in many more situtations FAR more scary than having his photograph taken!)

Stewart is now in the recruitment business, but one with a difference. He specialises in placing ex-military personnel with companies looking to recruit employees with skill sets that match. As an ex-forces man himself he completely understands everything from any resettlement issues  to the skills and trade qualifications and experience they have to offer to the job market. Passionate about what he does he is the man to contact if you are looking to recruit in the north Birmingham area! For more information on Stewart's work take a peek.

So here are the 4 images Stewart chose from the 40 edited from his social media portrait session. Stewart brough several shirt changes and so gave himself a good choice. Please give me a call if you are interested in a session like this or take a look at my website

  
  

Business Portrait - Kim Nash...The Book Worm!

Kim is nothing short of a wonderful person, the most helpful person, one of the busiest women I know and a natural networker.....oh and a fabulous Mum to 3 year old Oli!  She runs her own monthly networking event in Cannock, works as a marketing co-ordinator at Passionate Media and writes reviews for Have a Lovely Time.  Phew! But there is even more to Kim....and it's not a secret,  she is a complete ' Book Worm!' and now has a blog to prove it.

Kim has a love of 'chick lit' and decided to start her own blog, Kim The Book Worm and there are many who are very pleased she did!

 I have photographed Kim before and so the whole process was much easier this time as Kim knew what to expect and she was much more comfortable in front of the camera. It was very informal, just at her home, where she does her reading and reviews.

Here are some of the shots we took for her to use on her blog, among other places she may choose to use them.

I wish Kim every success with her blog - she certainly deserves it! Please take a look..

Commercial and business portrait shoot - Growing Rural Enterprise Ltd

I first met Julie about 18 months ago, not only is she a fabulous business woman but she, along with Joyce Bullock runs the WiRE Lichfield group and together they are a force to be reckoned with, inspiring and supporting women.  So it was no surprise to me when I was asked to photograph Julie and her business partner Nick that Nick would be equally as fabulous, laid back, professional and fun to be with.

Julie and Nick have worked together for thirteen years and they really help rural businesses gain focus and grow. They, through their business Growing Rural Enterprise Ltd facilitate rural projects connected with learning, work life balance, personal and rural business development. Such a varied and valued business, so we had plenty of scope and got to work.

I was a little excited to be invited to meet them at Woodhouse Farm in Whittington where they chose to have their shoot, a wonderful farm with the most gorgeous walled garden and bluebell patches....heaven to me with so many colours and textures to play with!

Here are some of my favourite shots from the shoot