Bridal dress shoot and commercial

A few weeks ago I did a bridal dress shoot at Best Brides, Barnsley. It was a good shoot and the models had a good time. I'm still working on tweaking the edits, each time I go back I feel theres something to change. But that's photography. We photographed 9 dresses in 3 hours which isn't bad. We had hair and make-up by face-art Sheffield.

Once the edits are mastered I will be putting some images in the shop to show off dresses and a little about me. Also very nice for the models portfolios.

The above image was a Barnsley girl, I took 2 models I know and found Jade as the 3rd. A good choice for the day.

Above is Lisa. A friend who is returning to modelling. All 3 have had great feedback on the images they have. All may be available for work if you want to contact me about it.

This weeks has been different again,. Commercial work taking over and working on Rubber Bellows and Foam protectors. I was presented with the task and also problem with these products, as the rubber was soft so most positions made them look out of shape and not show there actual form.
To get round this I sat in my studio and eventually came up with a rig to support them and still keep there shape. Used a black background for these too. I will post images once client is using them.
It may sound odd, but some inspiration on how to tackle shoot problems came from watching the making of a film I liked. The way the simple ideas can actually solve the hardest problems.
So that's the week of a Doncaster based photographer. Its raining like crazy here in Bircotes but I'm editing today and its warm in the office. have a good day.
Lee

April Rain! photography challenge

Theres nothing worse than rain at the beginning of spring/summer to end plans to get out with the camera. I love getting out and photograping buildings, wildlife flowers.
I'm sure soon we will have the summer we have all been waiting for. Im working on a few projects to do some location shoots with some customers who like the outdoors.
A few who are returning customers like the idea of a photoshoot in Clumber park. We recently joined the National Trust so we can visit these places more often, not just to photograph but they are nice to relax too.
The life of a doncaster photographer can be all shoots and editing, so a trip to Clumber is lovely. We also recently visited Hardwich Hall. Another lovely place. We did take the cameras, however in the hall itself no Flash photography is allowed. My camera is great in low light so it was good to take a few images, I had the 17-40mm L lens on for wider shots.

The facebook page is busy and were ready to launch a new wedding competition. I recently gave away a free wedding package mid week and feel its a good idea to do it again. All we do to enter is ask for images to be emailed, we then put them in a folder and you get your friends to like the photo, and the page.
We run a weekly comp to give away a photoshoot and are thinking of new themes all the time, maybe you know a theme, then email us and let us know.

If your a keen photographer and want to freshen up your skills., get in touch. I don't mind giving advice and helping others. I may look at offering training later in the year on different aspects of photography so keep checking for that.

No doubt you came here from the website www.leearcherphotography.co.uk if not then theres the link.

I also work with a wedding planner, A Sparkle of Planning. A good new business that will help you plan your day. There on facebook and here is there website too. www.asparkleofplanning.com Well worth a visit,

Until next time, thankyou for reading.
Lee

April Update, why book us?

Hi, thought id best put a few words on my blog, everytime I write one I realise its been a while. So whats new and prompted me to blog?
Well, the year is going fast, and we have upgraded the home studio. A friend John Wright plasterd it all for me, and that looks great.  Newer lights to add to the bowens collection, some new softboxes etc. I have 3 Large vinyl backdrops,. black, Grey and white Lasolite.
I also have some custom backdrops for head shots, baby photos etc so alot of choice.
Added 3 new lenses to the collection in the last few months, Only the L lens standard but ones Im comfortable with. Its all a little boring I know, but the point is we just keep investing in the business so you get a great service and great photographs.

I read a fellow photographers blog and agreed with something he wrote. In reference to some people who offer to photograph a full says wedding for £100, and obviously we start from £425. We take back-up cameras, lenses and other accessories like flashes. Always more than one of each just in case something breaks or maybe is lost. The key is still photographing the important day even if something goes wrong, add to that full Insurance.
These are questions you should ask anyone who offers to photograph your day. Especially if its really cheap. But ask anyway. The other questions you should ask are, What happens if the Church is dark? I use top range cameras and lenses that cope well in low light.
What happens if the camera dies? I carry a full back-up system, extra batteries, memory cards, flash.
Are you fully Insured.? Liability and Indemnity Insurance.
Ask to see a website, facebook page and feedback from other people.

Our Facebook competition is going well. over 5000 people enjoy the page now, theres a competition each week to win a photoshoot, and Ive just run the first wedding competition. I gave away a wedding worth £325, midweek wedding deal.
The page isn't just filled with Local Doncaster people, ive looked and we have Thailand, Australia, USA, Russia. In fact nearly every country. So for a small Doncaster photography business its being seen all over the world.
Ive recently had another magazine cover for Nabba Health and fitness, and NRG have my image and name on there posters, which are in nearly every gym in the UK. Im photographing a few shows this year again. And will be writing around 5 or 6 articles for the next magazine. This doesn't leave alot of time for much else, but I love my work.
If you want any information on anything covered in the blog just get in touch. If your a keen photographer and want some advice, get in touch.
Thanks
Lee