Vouchers still available!

Sadly, due to the latest Covid restrictions, I cannot currently shoot families or individuals in the studio or on location – but I CAN offer photoshoot vouchers for you to save until the appropriate time. These can be pre-purchased for occasions such as Mother’s Day etc. or any other occasions but deferred until after lockdown..

*Please note: All shoots are undertaken following Gov.uk Covid safety guidelines. This may impact on the amount of people within the studio subject to these guidelines. Vouchers are valid for three months but can be extended for free, with prior notice.

STUDIO NOW OPEN!

Exciting news! Having been closed for business longer than most other studios for the safety of my clients, I have now made the decision to re-open! However, this will be on a more restricted basis, due to social distancing.

The studio is now prepped and ready to receive clients, following government guidelines. As it is an enclosed space, masks are mandatory until the point of posing for photographs. I of course will be wearing a mask at all times and also offer contactless hand sanitiser points, along with social distance floor markings to stop any possibility of infection. This also means that I have had to restrict the number of people in the studio to 4/5 and can no longer shoot larger family groups indoors but can arrange to shoot you all on location, such as a park or in the countryside.

To further keep everyone safe, all parts of the studio are treated with anti-virus spray, before and after each client visit.

Above all, I want you to feel safe and confident about coming into my studio in order for you to have a pleasant, enjoyable and relaxed time!

Mike.

Choose a portrait theme

Thinking about having a portrait? Not sure what style or look you may want? Well, here’s just three to look at, whether you just want to look your best or show off what you are interested in! Lots of themes and styles to choose from including Fashion, Boudoir, Personal Branding, Actor or Business Headshots, Performance, Promotional, Beauty, Hair & Make up, Glamour, Alternative, Maternity, Sensual, Arty – and anything else in between!

Book your £10 studio portrait session and be a little self-indulgent by creating an image you can be proud of!

What to expect from Now Photography

Ever been to a professional photographer before? Not sure what to expect? Well, the minute you walk through my door you will be immediately greeted with a friendly smile and offered a seat for a quick chat. After introductions I will then give a brief discussion of what will happen next and ask what sort of images you prefer. For instance, will it be a fun shoot or an arty one? A formal or themed? Whichever it is, I guarantee we will have fun doing it!

Now, I know standing in front of a set of lights and a camera lens can be daunting but there’s no need to worry, the first shots I take will be just to get you relaxed and used to the studio environment. I will advise on poses and waffle on about all manner of things as I click away, trying to get your best poise and expression in the process. Soon, all your inhibitions will be lost (well, hopefully not all!) and you’ll be striking a pose like an experienced celebrity! After a few traditional shots, we will then mix it up a bit to get a range of choice and style – you will even have time to change outfits if so wished. For a family shoot, we will need to express some connectivity and interaction between you all – who knows, I may even get you dancing, jumping up and down or lying on the floor! At the end of the day, my aim is to make your shoot an enjoyable relaxed experience in order to capture the best possible images.

Within two weeks, your images will be available to view online so that you can make your choice in the comfort of your own home. So, in a nutshell, that’s all there is to it!

Recent Wedding

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Congratulations to Sarah and Nigel on their marriage on April 1st! No joke, they have both been married before – to each other! Happiness all round on their extra special day. Thank goodness the rain stayed away for their wedding shots!

Three’s a crowd?

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Phew! I knew it would be a squeeze when asked to shoot a party of 10 in my studio – but 13 arrived! No matter, I always like a challenge! With a bit of shuffling, rearranging and directing to get everyone in the shot comfortably, evenly lit and all facing camera with a smile, I fired off a few shots – but had to work fast so the children present didn’t get bored! After that, we ran through several individual family groups, which I will look forward to editing this week. Thanks for popping in Andy, Pam and family, you were awesome! Here’s a sneak preview of our first shot 🙂

Dance School Photography

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An excited Demi and Zoe came in recently for some dance and flexibility poses for their portfolio, which included lots of costume changes and a few cups of tea for Mum! A great shoot and lots of fun was had by all! The tricky bit now is to choose the best shots from two hundred or so, shot for free in my studio – but I will leave that to the dancers themselves!

Need portrait photography of your pets?

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Welcome to Now Photography!  The studio is now open for any type of photography including pet portraits, so bring them in for a treat or two! I can also shoot on location, as per this beautiful horse pic, using flash in daylight to give it a more dramatic look. This Spaniel was shot in my studio with the help of a packet of dog treats, of course! With both images, the tricky bit was to get the animals to not be camera shy! Whatever your beloved pet, even reptile, bird or rodent, pop in for your free sitting!