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The 3-Hour "Fabulous Bride" Shoot

by Annabel in Shoots on 27 March 2013 10:50

Practising some fun shots with a bride in her wedding dress can really help you achieve amazing shots on a real wedding.


Beauty photos without flash, studios or techy stuff!

by Annabel in Shoots on 18 December 2012 13:30

How often do you see beautifully lit magazine shots and think - wow, I'd love to be able to take photos like that?


Photographing a Beautiful Girl

by Annabel in Shoots on 29 November 2012 11:05

Most photographers would love to photograph a beautiful girl given half the chance! But it's not always as easy as you think...


French Vineyard Shoot

by Annabel in Shoots on 27 September 2012 19:22

It didn't take long to persuade the Vineyard owner's 16-year-old daughter to do a photo shoot, when I spent 4 days shooting at the wonderful Chateau Bauduc in Bordeaux.


Sweet 16 - Teenage Birthday Shoot

by Annabel in Shoots on 23 July 2012 10:01

Thinking of doing something different for your teenager's birthday party? A photo shoot is a really fun way to celebrate!


The Bath House Shoot

by Annabel in Shoots on 18 June 2012 11:04

Shooting images for a commercial shoot is very different to shooting a portrait, however you can draw on your skills as a portrait photographer and blend them for use in a commercial setting. I thought I'd share some ideas and tips to help you if you are ever in this situation.


The Naked Muse

by Annabel in Shoots on 16 May 2012 14:38

At last, I can tell you about the naked male poets shoot! I've been dying to tell you for ages, but I had to keep it under wraps for several months until the exhibition was over. I may have to put an "over 18" button on this site now!


How Ben became Aurora

by Annabel in Shoots on 05 April 2012 14:39

The first time I met a drag queen was about 4 years ago in Key West and I have to say I was just amazed at the whole concept! I watched a drag show totally enthralled by these guys who looked and acted so much like women.


Wedding Shoot in Key West Cemetery

by Annabel in Shoots on 07 March 2012 15:17

Often I do shoots just because I am inspired by something random. Last Halloween I met Maria in a bar, dressed in her wedding dress with a bunch of dead flowers and fake blood running down her face! She looked fabulous!


HOW TO: Shoot Great Portraits on your iPhone

by Annabel in Shoots on 07 March 2012 13:55

Taking great portrait pictures just got even easier! IPhones have made photography accessible to a whole new generation of creative people. It's so easy to shoot with your phone, and so much fun when you get instant results!

You can take your pictures and adjust them on your phone within a matter of seconds, or just leave them as they are. I shoot with my iPhone everyday, because it's always with me. And I often add some iPhone shots into my professional shoots too.