Artography » Artography Portraits http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk Blog Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:57:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 Another Photo Shoot in the Grounds of the Atkins Building http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/another-photo-shoot-in-the-grounds-of-the-atkins-building/ http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/another-photo-shoot-in-the-grounds-of-the-atkins-building/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:54:23 +0000 admin http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/?p=2248 It’s so much more creative, walking around the Atkins Building taking photographs.  I get more inspired than in the confined space of my studio.  Although I photographed Victoria in the studio too, it was great to capture these images in the fresh air.  We had a relaxed, informal session, walking around the grounds of the Atkins Building, photographing Victoria using my 70-200mm zoom lens.  It’s much more informal when the lens is not too close to the subject…   If you would like to be photographed in natural light, using interesting features as backdrops for your photo shoot please call Lesley Bee on 01455 233224.  I can offer you a collection of images in both outside natural and studio light for your portfolio.    Please call or email for further information and prices.

 

 

 

]]> http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/another-photo-shoot-in-the-grounds-of-the-atkins-building/feed/ 0 Natural Light Photography in and Around the Atkins Building Hinckley http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/natural-light-photography-in-and-around-the-atkins-building-hinckley/ http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/natural-light-photography-in-and-around-the-atkins-building-hinckley/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:20:36 +0000 admin http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/?p=2210 I love my studio space at the Atkins Building.  It’s light, airy and contemporary and always makes an impact when clients visit…  I am also so delighted that the Atkins Building itself is the perfect space to take photographs using natural light.  The newly built Hinckley College right next door, also offers some interesting backdrops for portrait photography.  Take a look at some of these shots taken using natural light and the space around me.  It was nice to walk around the building and outside space to create these shots of this lovely boy.  Great fun.

 

Image taken at the back of the Atkins Building

 

]]> http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/natural-light-photography-in-and-around-the-atkins-building-hinckley/feed/ 0 Hinckley Carnival Queen Competition 2011 http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/hinckley-carnival-queen-competition-2011/ http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/hinckley-carnival-queen-competition-2011/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:07:23 +0000 admin http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/?p=2180 I had a lovely evening recently, photographing the Black Tie Event at Hinckley Football Club to select this years Hinckley Carnival Queen.  This is the 4th year I have sponsored this event by providing the Carnival Queen, along with the Carnival Princess and Prince with a studio photo shoot as a prize.  I am proud to be a resident of Hinckley and love to get involved in the community and work with local businesses.

The girls who entered the competition were great fun, very professional and clearly they were all enjoying themselves.  The  stunning bridal gowns and cocktail dresses, along with the beautiful make-up were all provided by Liney’s Brides, Hinckley.  Entertainment for the evening was provided by the lovely Rebecca Howsin and Shelby Dance Acadamy.  And as in previous years Scott Bailye was on hand to compere the evening.   The whole event was organised by Kev  Whelan from Bar Vis’a'Vis and Paul Moss from the ‘Holiday Lounge‘.  It was great to have local sponsors on board including Eden Beauty, Tulips Flowers, The Plough Inn and The Kase Hotel.  The overall winner was Victoria Evans who won a fabulous holiday donated by the Holiday Lounge and a photo shoot provided by me!  Just a few images below:-

 

Victoria Evans pictured left was crowned Hinckley Carnival Queen 2011

 

 

Kev Whelan from Bar Vis'a'Vis (left), and Paul Moss from 'The Holiday Lounge, pictured with the Mayor of Hinckley

 

 

Beautiful dresses provided by 'Liney's Brides'

 

 

 

Entertainment for the evening, provided by Shelby School of Dance and Rebecca Howsin

 

 

Difficult job for the judges...

 

 

 

Just a few minutes with each of the girls who entered the competition...

 

 

Victoria Evans - Hinckley Carnival Queen 2011, with all of the entrants for this years competition

 

 

 


]]> http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/hinckley-carnival-queen-competition-2011/feed/ 0 A Bit of Everything… http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/a-bit-of-everything/ http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/a-bit-of-everything/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:25:53 +0000 admin http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/?p=2130 I’m a bit snowed under at the moment and trying my best to juggle school holidays with my photography.  So this update is a bit of a mix of some of my favourite photographs taken just recently.  Some of the shoots I am still working on…

Below is a selection of images taken of  families photographed on location at Stapleford Park Hotel, Leicestershire, some outside shots here at the Atkins Building and at Coombe Abbey and a few taken in the studio.   If you would like further information on family photoshoots either on location or at the studio please call Lesley Bee at Artography on 01455 233224.  You can also view other work on my website.  This time of year is just ideal for lifestyle, location photo shoots for families. Let the children run wild and have fun whilst being photographed.  Much more relaxed portraits and fresh air too… Perfect!

This little guy only knows 6th gear... great fun!

 

A fantastic family at Stapleford Park Hotel... I had a blast

An engagement shoot with Annie & Gavin. Can't wait for this wedding in December

An adorable grandma and lovely little girls

My two girls enjoying a day out...

Lovely moment between dad and daughter

Mum and sons...

Black and white portraits taken on the 70-200mm zoom lens

Wonder what she was thinking?...

 

Family Fun...

 

 

Cool kid!

 



]]> http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/a-bit-of-everything/feed/ 0 In Between Weddings, Location and Studio Portraits… a Little Family Time http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/in-between-weddings-location-and-studio-portraits-a-little-family-time/ http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/in-between-weddings-location-and-studio-portraits-a-little-family-time/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:06:26 +0000 admin http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/?p=2122 A trip out for the Bee family this weekend and some family photography purely for my own pleasure…  During our walk, I took lots of fun ‘Bee Family’ shots of my hubby and girls Maisie and Lydia, and our cockapoo Ollie.  We had a lovely walk at Hartshill Hayes, a picnic and of course, ice cream.. Lovely!  There are lots more but I only had time to quickly pull together this composite of my dear family being very silly…. I love it.  It’s great to capture relationships in a family during a portrait photoshoot alongside the family shots.  If you would like further information on portraits photoshoots on location in Leicestershire or the midlands, or family  photoshoots in my studio, please call Lesley Bee on 01455 233224.  You can see some other work at www.portraitsbyartography.co.uk

Now I must get on with my real work…

]]> http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/in-between-weddings-location-and-studio-portraits-a-little-family-time/feed/ 0 Dance School Photography – Leicestershire http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/dance-school-photography-leicestershire/ http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/dance-school-photography-leicestershire/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:13:19 +0000 admin http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/?p=2117 I had the pleasure of photographing some dainty little ballet dancers recently and it was a complete joy watching these little children during their ballet classes.  A real ‘tonic’.  This local dance school invites me along to photograph the children at show times in their fantastic costumes and also the dress rehearsals at the local theatre.    However, it was also great fun to watch the children during their dance lessons and to take more ‘candid’ shots.  Some of the little dancers were only 3 years old and it was clear to see they were having great fun.  For information on dance school photography, whether it be for show time, formal photography or candid photography during lessons please call Lesley Bee on 01455 233224.  You can view my website at www.portraitsbyartography.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/when-youre-having-a-bad-day-spend-some-time-with-little-people/feed/ 0 Party Photo Shoots Leicestershire http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/party-photo-shoots-leicestershire/ http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/party-photo-shoots-leicestershire/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 14:12:10 +0000 admin http://www.blogbyartography.co.uk/?p=1894 One of my favourite studio sessions is my party photo shoot package which is just the best fun ever, and I’ve been doing quite a few of these shoots just recently.  What more could a photographer ask for when a group of young girls arrive, mega excited and  wanting to be photographed, with lots of ideas for poses too.  Total madness and laughter all the way through.  I love it!  For more information on my party photo shoot sessions please contact Lesley Bee on 01455 233224.  You can see more images from these shoots at www.portraitsbyartography.co.uk

 

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