pet photography

Well, what a day! As a nation we love pets, especially our dogs, so to have them photographed then printed and framed can be a real pleasure for some. To me, it can be very challenging but great fun. I was asked to set up a portable studio in someones house and photograph their two dogs which were about a year old and extremely lively. It took about an hour and a half but we eventually came out with a great set of images. The dogs were not put under pressure to perform or sit still, we just let them react naturally to whatever was going on around them and this created a very relaxed and informal shoot, dare I say I think they actually enjoyed it!

Using noisy crisp packets to grab their attention at the right moment helps just before you press the shutter button and also taking off auto focus makes the job a lot easier. Most of the final images were then enhanced in photoshop, desaturated and the eyes painted back in to create a very special portrait. Both dogs and parents(!) were very pleased with the results.

Brochure Photography

The Exeter Court Hotel were looking for new publicity pictures and I was asked to spend a few hours taking various shots of their interiors, capturing the new decor and facilities they have for conferences and weddings. It can be very difficult to try to create images that are different and eye catching when it comes to hotel interiors because you are at the mercy of the interior designers and staff on the day, but i have to say they were all very friendly and very helpful, this is definitely a great place to hold an event if you are looking for a wedding venue or business meeting venue close to the M5 and in Devon - www.exetercourthotel.co.uk . Look out for their new brochure which is being created by Aardvark Office Supplies, Newton Abbot - www.aardvarkofficesupplies.co.uk