Nicola's Barn Dance Photo Booth

Last weekend Nicky celebrated her 40th birthday and having been planing it for what seems forever we were all excited to attend because it meant we got to dress up as cowboys (and girls!). Everyone made a brilliant effort with their costumes and all got up and took part in line dancing and square dancing all night long.

I set up a photo booth and sure enough as the drink flowed, people ventured in! I just had to upload a few to blog whilst the others are currently burning themselves to disc for Nicky.

If you attended Nicky's Barn Dance, she will soon have a copy of all the images taken on the night, so get in touch to see yours!

Kev's 30th Birthday Photo Booth!

A few weeks back my brother turned 30 and to celebrate we decided to try out a photobooth in the shed in their garden. We made the props after finding some templates online and then Kev and Hayley stuck some old comic pages to an old curtain for our backdrop. It was a real DIY affair!

This is the first photo booth I've tried at a party and it seemed to go down well. As the drink started to flow everybody jumped in front of the camera grabbed a prop and pulled a silly pose. Below are the results from the party.

You can find out more about hiring a photo booth and props for your own parties or wedding on my website under the pricing section. I offer them with onsite printing as well so your guests get to take their pictures home on the night.

Keep your eyes peeled because in a couple of weeks I'm doing a Barn Dance themed booth and I expect the pictures from that one to be brilliant!!

Alice In Wonderland Inspired Photo Shoot.

A couple of weeks back now my sister in law and I had the idea of doing a photo shoot themed around Alice In Wonderland. We got carried away with the idea sourcing all kinds of props and even making some (see the paper bouquet below... that caused so much stress!). My mum helped to sew a huge blue bow on a dress, and playing cards on to a tulle skirt.

Then we decided to get a make-up artist involved and I knew this project would be right up Charlie Ross' street. Both of us are currently in that awkward, wanting clients but needing more to show for ourselves stage in our "careers" so collaborating on portfolio shoots is perfect.

Sometimes it's nice to just shoot for yourself, which I see this project as. I used to arrange shoots like this a lot, wandering into the woods and clambering on trees to create some atmospheric pictures. It was good to go back to that experience photographing something purely for the enjoyment of it and not worrying about whether it would bring me potential clients. Although, if I do get clients who want themed shoots I'll be over the moon! They're so fun to photograph.

Monday's Little Drop of Inspiration

So we're two weeks into the new year now, how are those new years resolutions holding up? I've decided to make a serious effort and blog more regularly and in so doing have come up with a couple of weekly features. The first of those being this today, Monday's Little Drop of Inspiration.

Monday's Little Drop of Inspiration will include examples of some fabulous photo shoots from around the world and photographers that I particularly admire out there on the tinterweb. I hope that these series can provide you all with some ideas for your own photo shoots and get you thinking outside the box a bit.

I have a bit of a winter weather edition for you here this week. The rain and the wind we're experiencing at the moment is horrible but if you can brave it, there's some great opportunities for photographs. 

First up this week from LifeAsArt Photography are these fun fairground photos. I'm loving the vibrancy and colour, and even the way the general public have been featured alongside the couples. You can see the complete set by clicking here.

    

I know we've had a fair share of snow recently and most of us are sick of the stuff! However if you've booked up a photo session with me and it happens to snow on the day embrace it because you may just end up with photos like these... and really, how often do you get that chance? 

Photography by Rebekah Westover

Sarah Rhodes Photography demonstrates below, that even the windiest of days can produce amazing results...

Rain... it's inevitable. Kellie Kano managed to wield the following pictures from a pretty heavy downpour...

You can always to opt to stay in if the weather is putting you off outdoor pictures. Below is Elsie (of A Beautiful Mess) and Jeremy's cozy indoor engagement photo shoot taken by Team Rhodes

I hope thats inspired you to think a little into your location for your photo shoots, and proved that even the worst of weather conditions can produce some fabulous results!