Photo-Technique

Study Photography at Harvard (Sort of!)

Did you ever dream of studying Photography at a top USA university? 

 Of course it would only ever be a dream. How would you manage to take three years out, move to America, pay all the fees. It’s an impossible dream. 

Or is it? Harvard University has made its photography course available on-line and it’s FREE! Do even on this side of the ‘pond’ you can get some serious motivation for your photography and learn loads more about the craft, including camera techniques, digital enhancement and much more. There’s even a module on my old favourite, the History of Photography. 

Click this link for more info:-

https://alison.com/courses/Digital-Photography/content

Family Portraits, Studio, Uncategorized

Platinum Upgrade for January…

So, I’m sitting here thinking, – what can I do to make my lovely customers even happier?  Then this brilliant idea occurred to me.  I’ll UPGRADE THEIR CANVAS!  Just for you.  So I’ve negotiated a deal with my canvas supplier to help me give everyone who buys the Platinum Package a great big 30 x 30* inch canvas – but I’ve had to agree a quantity, and when that quantity is used, it’s back to normal.

So BOOK NOW to get this unrepeatable, once in a studio visit offer!

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  • Sizes quoted are nominal – see sample in studio.
Beautiful Ulster, Co. Down

Photo-Essay: Dundrum, Co. Down

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On a warm sunny winter day in December, Janette and I visited Dundrum Castle, and took a wee walk around the town.  I took with me my ‘twins’ – the two Nikon D610 dSLRs one with a 24-120mm f/4 lens, and the other with a 80-210 f/2.8 lens.  Before I started I metered the ambient light at f/14 @ 1/100 th sec on ISO100. Because the day was so bright and sunny, the 24-120 lens was fitted with a circular polarising filter which reduced light by around 2 stops

Here’s some of the images.

We started at the ‘Belfast Road’ side of the town, parked in the small car park and wandered along the street.   Continue reading Photo-Essay: Dundrum, Co. Down →

Child Portraiture, Uncategorized

January SMILE Competition.

How to Get Real, Genuine Smiles From Your Kids!

Children of a certain age can suddenly lose the power to grin without looking like some weird gargoyle off a church! (In fact some parents do too!)  The tip to getting a genuine grin is to give them something they really giggle at.

Here are some things you can do:-

  • Be prepared to giggle yourself – and if needs be to wholly act the idiot.
  • Remember what TV programs really make them smile.
  • It’s surprising how frequently Daddy doing something unfortunate works!
  • If they are old enough, do they tell jokes? Do they laugh at jokes?
  • For young children, if they have a favorite toy the photographer can use it that in all sorts of ways to make them look and giggle.
  • If they like a special song or rhyme, then either bring it on your smartphone or be ready to sing it with them
  • Make a checklist of funny things and send it to us before the experience, that way we can be armed and prepared.

We like to keep things fun and simple with youngsters. We understand they trade moods from moment to moment. We will treat them with respect and generally mess around with them to help everyone get the final photograph.

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JANUARY SMILE COMPETITION

Tell us what makes them laugh?  What do you do – or what have you done, to make your kids laugh and smile?  Funniest and most original answers will get posted on the blog and the winner gets a free Photoshoot Gift Voucher for our £45 Winter Studio Deal!  The answer with the most FB likes wins. Competition ends on 30 Jan 2017.  Winner notified within 5 days thereafter. 

    Enter on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/Portraits2Go/posts/1332259070171298

    Want a fun photoshoot experience of your own?  With prices from just £45, its easy to buy professional photography.  Click: CLICK ME FOR MORE INFO

    Studio

    Like Fashion? Book a fashion photoshoot!

    Here’s some tips to get the best from your fashion photoshoot.

    You want to look your best on your photoshoot. You understand that the photos will be seen by all your friends and family for many years. So we’ve collected some advice for you on beauty and fashion and photography.

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    1. Work out your hairstyle in advance. Take a selfie or two to see how it looks on you.
    2. Don’t do anything major immediately before the shoot. No extreme hair cuts or hair colouring. You don’t want to be in the position where you don’t like your new appearance.
    3. No fake tans two weeks before your shoot. Fake tans need a long time to settle in. Recent fake tans come across very badly in photographs.
    4. You should avoid big or whacky accessories. They will tend to detract from you in the photographs. Simple but sophisticated accessories w ork much better.
    5. Don’t forget the details, make certain your nails, hair and skin are all cared for. Drink plenty of water for the few days beforehand. Have a manicure close to the day. Don’t pick at zits, we will re-touch them anyway.
    6. Make up works very differently in pictures compared to in real life. Book a consultation with a professional make-up artist. She will make sure you look your best.  We recommend Jenny at Scissor-Sisters…  Click:-

    https://www.facebook.com/JennyShawMua/?fref=ts

    Book your fashion shoot now.  Click this link:-

    Book a photoshoot.

    Pets, Uncategorized

    Arlow the Collie

    Introducing the beautiful Arlow the Collie, he’s just a big puppy, with a lively personality.  He bounced into the studio this afternoon with his master and his ‘Granny!’  Here’s a sample from his photoshoot…

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    Child Portraiture, Uncategorized

    Zach’s Christmas Surprise

    Once upon a time…

    …baby Zach got into the car with his mummy and daddy, and they drove all the way to Dundonald – where Zach fell asleep.  When he woke up he was out of the car and in a photography studio, and guess who was standing next to him?  Here’s a clue…

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    Zach was so excited and he smiled and waved his arms around for the nice photographer.  And they all lived happily ever after!

    The end.

    Child Portraiture, Uncategorized

    Autumn’s Preview

    Brrrrrrrrr…  It’s freezing outside, but in our Dundonald studio, it’s a WINTER WONDERLAND!

    10 month-old Autumn came into the studio today with her mummy and daddy to meet Santa and pose for her special ‘Winter Wonderland’ Photoshoot, and what a great model she was.

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    She was so good that Santa gave her a special cuddly toy for Christmas!  Book YOUR special themed Photoshoot today.  See

    https://bobmcevoy.co.uk/babies-kids-families/

    and book today.

    Commercial and Family Photographer