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Why are newborn photoshoots at home so popular – professional services for new parents in the comfort of their home
So how are home newborn shoots different from studio shoots? Well apart from the obvious - being in your home! - many parents opt for this option. In all fairness the percentage of my bookings is probably more like 70% home to 30% studio. There are many advantages for...
Image Portfolio to represent your business – A branding photoshoot in Rayleigh with Sugar Lump Lane
Last month I went to the beautiful home of Marnie from Sugar Lump Lane to take pictures of her and the baking in action. The idea was to provide Marnie with a portfolio of images to use on her website and social media. Marnie was nervous at first, she didn't know what...
Tepee sleepover – a magical styled birthday party with talented Essex & London based event specialists
Looking for stylish birthday party inspiration and ideas, then have a look at this spectacular styled birthday party When I met Katie from Teepee Dreams to discuss a birthday party styled shoot, I knew instantly she'd be the...
Helen & Mark – a crisp and sunny wedding set in pretty Widford St Marys Church & Houchins Wedding Venue Essex.
I very much enjoyed the early Spring wedding of Helen & Mark. First for its people - friendly and loving, second for its atmosphere of the day - relaxed and fun. Helen and her girls got ready at the beautiful Houchins venue on the morning of the wedding until...
Polly & Tim – Wedding set in beautiful Suffolk at Hintlesham Hall. Relaxed & modern wedding photography by Stéphanie Fairweather
I met Polly & Tim earlier this year when they came to the studio to discuss their August wedding in Suffolk. As they are based in Cambridgeshire, I only got to meet this lovely couple once to finalise all the wedding photography details by emails. Polly & Tim...
Rochelle & Paul – Wedding at Hylands House, Chelmsford – Modern & relaxed Essex based wedding photographer
I first met Rochelle when I photographed her son Max. We kept in touch after that and I was thrilled when she contacted me to photograph her wedding to Paul in June. The wedding took place at Hylands House in Chelmsford from the bridal preps to the ceremony and...
Children & Family photography in Essex – skills required for a successful photo session with the kids?
Interaction skills with little ones are as important - if not more - than your ability to take good pictures. Undeniably. Establish a rapport with your subjects, connect with them and you'll get genuine expressions. These will make the best portraits. Children need to...
Alice & Philippe – The Anglo French wedding in Nayland, Essex – Essex based wedding photographer Fairweather Photography – Modern and relaxed wedding reportage
Oh la la - C'était magnifique...oh oui I first met Alice when her sister booked me to photograph her wedding back in April 2017. Alice was a bridesmaid then and was planning on getting married herself the year after. When I first met Philippe I didn't know he was...
A dreamy woodland DIY wedding at Captains Wood Barn, Essex – Natural, relaxed timeless wedding photography in Essex
Sophie and Steve's wedding was far from the traditional scheduled order of the day expected at weddings. Although Sophie is a very organised person who pays great attention to details and who sourced carefully all of her suppliers - on the actual wedding day - she and...
Colourful, bright and intimate wedding at the Old Parish Rooms in Essex – Modern, relaxed & natural wedding photography
Kat and Chris's priority was to spend a day of fun and laughter with their families and close friends. They wanted a fuss free, easy going day of celebrations. They opted for the Old Parish Rooms in Rayleigh, a wedding venue with a beautiful & bright space with a...
