The wedding season is well under way, and more people are booking for 2012. I do enjoy the consultation part of the wedding service. Its always good to talk about the various aspects of peoples weddings. Il soon be covering a wedding in Hull, then over to lincoln for one too. Although Im a Doncaster photographer, I do travel all over the region.
The studio has been quiet last week, I had some great design jobs to do using some of my photographs so that was an interesting week. Plus the wedding planning side of things kept me busy too.
The weather has been gorgeous, I managed to take a few photographs in Hastings on saturday, the old burnt pier was too much to resist, it was just a shame I couldnt get closer. The problem with photography in the sun is the sheer brightness, I wish I had a ND filter to reduce the light into the camera, giving better sky tones, I did use CP filter (circular polariser) which helps reduce glare etc, this is a must for you budding photographers taking photos of plants, water etc.
Check my facebook page for regular offers, on certain days you can have a mini photoshoot for £9.99. A great way to try our photography service here in harworth.
Until next time, thanks for reading.
Lee
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Monday, 18 April 2011
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Weekly Update
Hi, ive not posted for a week, but I thought Id post and keep you upto date with whats happening etc. Its lovely to start getting some photographs of the garden and wildlife. It will soon be time to start getting the most out of summer and some photo shoots will be in the garden if needed, ive some nice walls made of slate, some nice flower beds and old trees etc, lots to use for effect.
For those who didn't get good wedding photos, theres a few areas we can use to mimic the special day, so you can at least have good photos.
Ive added some new props to the studio, and im picking some gorgeous props for babies up later. If you have any questions about the shoots please ask.
Wedding bookings are still coming in for this year and as soon as June, i do have some dates available for wedding photography in Doncaster and I cover most of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
Have a look on the site for the package deals here.
http://www.leearcherphotography.co.uk/pages/services/weddings.php
Thanks and keep your eyes open for my next blog which will be more camera tips
Lee
For those who didn't get good wedding photos, theres a few areas we can use to mimic the special day, so you can at least have good photos.
Ive added some new props to the studio, and im picking some gorgeous props for babies up later. If you have any questions about the shoots please ask.
Wedding bookings are still coming in for this year and as soon as June, i do have some dates available for wedding photography in Doncaster and I cover most of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
Have a look on the site for the package deals here.
http://www.leearcherphotography.co.uk/pages/services/weddings.php
Thanks and keep your eyes open for my next blog which will be more camera tips
Lee
Monday, 28 March 2011
Some basic camera tips
Hi, as promised im going to give you some basic camera tips. I know this is a blog about lee archer photography but it doesnt hurt to pass on some info so you can take better photos.
Il aim the advice at the beginner dslr user.
The first thing alot of people do when buying a new dslr is buy a big zoom lens, but before you part with your hard earned cash, think what you need the camera for, or what youll want to take photos of the most.
Some of the basic kit lenses are great, not really award winners but can deliver great results. I use Canon so il mostly cover that make. They usually come with a 18-55mm lens, which is nice for most photos, obviously the scope depends what size sensor you have, incase you dont understand what i mean il quickly explain. Most dslr are on a crop sensor, so its not a full 35mm sensor, it magnifies the lens image by 1.6. where as a full frame sensor is 1, as its a full 35mm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_factor
If you want to photograph wildlife then youll probably need a big zoom, so aim for 200mm lens - 400mm so you can get close without spooking the animals. Canon do a 55-250mm lens, but youll not fit much in at close range on a crop sensor. 70-300 is also a good lens. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/canon-ef-s-55-250mm-f-4-5.6-is-lens-review.aspx
For flowers and general close up youll be ok with a kit lens, yes theres great alternatives like the L series lenses which are top notch, but to learn the basic lens are fine, you can get a good lens with IS which is Image Stabaliser, this will take some of the hand shaking out of the picture for better results, but this doesnt account for movement of an object. http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_18-55_3p5-5p6_is_c16/
For landscapes you need a nice wide angle lens, and on the crop (1.6) sensor youll need wider to get the benefit. A good guide is a sigma 10-20mm lens, very little zoom, but very wide angle to fit loads into the picture, so a mountain would fit in even if you were pretty close. there are varients you can get and the kit lens at 18mm at widest will give you nice photos, and even better on a full frame sensor.
You can get some good effects if you get really close to a subject with a very wide angle lense, makes them creative. http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-sigma-10-20mm-f3-5-ex-dc-hsm-lens-canon-fit/p1032428
Tripods are essential to landscapes and alot of close up shots, especially where light is limited but il
expand on the finer details of why we choose certain lenses next time, but in the meantime if you have any questions contact me through my site.
Il aim the advice at the beginner dslr user.
The first thing alot of people do when buying a new dslr is buy a big zoom lens, but before you part with your hard earned cash, think what you need the camera for, or what youll want to take photos of the most.
Some of the basic kit lenses are great, not really award winners but can deliver great results. I use Canon so il mostly cover that make. They usually come with a 18-55mm lens, which is nice for most photos, obviously the scope depends what size sensor you have, incase you dont understand what i mean il quickly explain. Most dslr are on a crop sensor, so its not a full 35mm sensor, it magnifies the lens image by 1.6. where as a full frame sensor is 1, as its a full 35mm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_factor
If you want to photograph wildlife then youll probably need a big zoom, so aim for 200mm lens - 400mm so you can get close without spooking the animals. Canon do a 55-250mm lens, but youll not fit much in at close range on a crop sensor. 70-300 is also a good lens. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/canon-ef-s-55-250mm-f-4-5.6-is-lens-review.aspx
For flowers and general close up youll be ok with a kit lens, yes theres great alternatives like the L series lenses which are top notch, but to learn the basic lens are fine, you can get a good lens with IS which is Image Stabaliser, this will take some of the hand shaking out of the picture for better results, but this doesnt account for movement of an object. http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_18-55_3p5-5p6_is_c16/
For landscapes you need a nice wide angle lens, and on the crop (1.6) sensor youll need wider to get the benefit. A good guide is a sigma 10-20mm lens, very little zoom, but very wide angle to fit loads into the picture, so a mountain would fit in even if you were pretty close. there are varients you can get and the kit lens at 18mm at widest will give you nice photos, and even better on a full frame sensor.
You can get some good effects if you get really close to a subject with a very wide angle lense, makes them creative. http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-sigma-10-20mm-f3-5-ex-dc-hsm-lens-canon-fit/p1032428
Tripods are essential to landscapes and alot of close up shots, especially where light is limited but il
expand on the finer details of why we choose certain lenses next time, but in the meantime if you have any questions contact me through my site.
Friday, 25 March 2011
New products
Hi, well its a gorgeous day here in Doncaster. Really feeling the sun through my office window, anyway, i thought id just tell you about our products.
We dont just give you the prints and thats it, and although we sell a vast range of top quality products, we dont do the pressure selling im told some of the big companies do. I keep hearing about 'the room' where they show you the results and have you in tears then say "yey, heres a bill for £1500". No were not like that, and thus dont make as much money, but love what we do.
You view the photos in your own time in your own private gallery, you then choose the free print/s and that can be the end of it if you wish.
Should you wish to purchase something wonderful to display your images then we can help.
We do:-
Canvas prints, these are hand made, rock solid and ready to hang, wont warp in the heat. Same great product some others want the earth for, but we sell for a fair price.
Framed Prints, a wide variety of frames all hande made to order, all colours etc styles. These are the best quality on offer.
Acrylic Art, these have the wow factor, from desktop acrylics to wall acrylics. Some are really thick and give a 3d effect. Totally gorgeous.
Then we can do all the gift idea items, mugs, mousemats, key rings, the lot. All great quality.
I must point out we dont sell the cheap and nasty canvas and frames some will offer, theres deals on the net which almost give them away, just check there solid and well made before you go for the bargain.
I hope you all have a great day, come back soon for some photography tips and advice.
Lee
We dont just give you the prints and thats it, and although we sell a vast range of top quality products, we dont do the pressure selling im told some of the big companies do. I keep hearing about 'the room' where they show you the results and have you in tears then say "yey, heres a bill for £1500". No were not like that, and thus dont make as much money, but love what we do.
You view the photos in your own time in your own private gallery, you then choose the free print/s and that can be the end of it if you wish.
Should you wish to purchase something wonderful to display your images then we can help.
We do:-
Canvas prints, these are hand made, rock solid and ready to hang, wont warp in the heat. Same great product some others want the earth for, but we sell for a fair price.
Framed Prints, a wide variety of frames all hande made to order, all colours etc styles. These are the best quality on offer.
Acrylic Art, these have the wow factor, from desktop acrylics to wall acrylics. Some are really thick and give a 3d effect. Totally gorgeous.
Then we can do all the gift idea items, mugs, mousemats, key rings, the lot. All great quality.
I must point out we dont sell the cheap and nasty canvas and frames some will offer, theres deals on the net which almost give them away, just check there solid and well made before you go for the bargain.
I hope you all have a great day, come back soon for some photography tips and advice.
Lee
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Thursdays Blog
Hi, thanks for coming by to view the blog, this week we have been in the Doncaster Frenchgate Centre to show off some of our products, it was a very busy day but it was nice to speak to the people we did meet.
The centre staff are very helpful so a big thanks to them. I was taken on a tour by a cleaner when I couldnt find the parking office so a big thanks to her too.
We will be at a few other places once we decide on a budget, and will certainly return to the Frenchgate. If you have any ideas on special offers you would like to see then please email me, im open to ideas.
The weather here today in Harworth is really nice, the garden is a lovely location for a photo shoot, the backdrop is wild flowers, old trees and some slate wall, its lovely. Lifestyle photoshoots can be alot of fun too. I still love photo shoots in my home studio and the portraits always look great.
Please visit me on facebook, when you get there click the like button, theres often special offers for the group. thankyou.
Lee
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lee-Archer-Photography/121184764614936?ref=ts
The centre staff are very helpful so a big thanks to them. I was taken on a tour by a cleaner when I couldnt find the parking office so a big thanks to her too.
We will be at a few other places once we decide on a budget, and will certainly return to the Frenchgate. If you have any ideas on special offers you would like to see then please email me, im open to ideas.
The weather here today in Harworth is really nice, the garden is a lovely location for a photo shoot, the backdrop is wild flowers, old trees and some slate wall, its lovely. Lifestyle photoshoots can be alot of fun too. I still love photo shoots in my home studio and the portraits always look great.
Please visit me on facebook, when you get there click the like button, theres often special offers for the group. thankyou.
Lee
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lee-Archer-Photography/121184764614936?ref=ts
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Follow by email
Hi, well its a gorgeous sunny day here in Harworth, Doncaster. Im just finishing working on a product shoot and then its more editing of the pro boxer/mma fighter shoot from yesterday. Then il have to wash the car, its the done thing on a weekend lol.
The product photo shoot was a tough job, at first seemed easy, but the plastic reflected every bit of light in the studio, so with trial and error got some nice shots, fingers crossed the client like them.
As the title of the post suggest you can subsrcibe to my blog by email, i know there not to riviting but you will be able to keep up with what were doing and special offers Il put on for blog readers only. Also, il add the odd blog about some basic photography tips, to help the begginers etc.
Keep an eye on the special offers page on http://www.leearcherphotography.co.uk/ and the mothers day deal.
Thanks for reading.
Lee
The product photo shoot was a tough job, at first seemed easy, but the plastic reflected every bit of light in the studio, so with trial and error got some nice shots, fingers crossed the client like them.
As the title of the post suggest you can subsrcibe to my blog by email, i know there not to riviting but you will be able to keep up with what were doing and special offers Il put on for blog readers only. Also, il add the odd blog about some basic photography tips, to help the begginers etc.
Keep an eye on the special offers page on http://www.leearcherphotography.co.uk/ and the mothers day deal.
Thanks for reading.
Lee
Monday, 14 March 2011
Gorgeous Weather.
Hello, i cant believe how lovely the weather is today. Ive been out delivering the products people have bought from me, canvas and prints mostly. The customers were really happy, the products complimented the portrait sessions we did in my studio and there homes.
I was going to take some random photos when out but struggled to find something different. Its not great around here for landscapes, so will have to travel. Working on some commercial photography this week, which I will really enjoy. I will be at the Retford b4b meeting early in the morning, its a good networking event, nice breakfast too, so far ive met some good contacts from there.
Im still suprised people are booking weddings for 2012, another booking yesterday. Its looking like 2012 will be a very busy year. Some more weddings coming up soon so keep an eye out for my diary.
Im really excited to be getting some new studio lights this week, invested in some even better products to give more creative flare. Bowens are a top class studio light, only the best for my customers.
The mothers day deal is nice and cheap, we all love our mums so ive done a deal that will make it easy for anyone to have a shoot, £17.99 with a free print. Great value, also vouchers available, all they will say is voucher for photo shoot, or any messege you would like on it.
Well, its nearly time for some food, so il update again soon, in the meantime, please join my facebook group.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lee-Archer-Photography/121184764614936
I was going to take some random photos when out but struggled to find something different. Its not great around here for landscapes, so will have to travel. Working on some commercial photography this week, which I will really enjoy. I will be at the Retford b4b meeting early in the morning, its a good networking event, nice breakfast too, so far ive met some good contacts from there.
Im still suprised people are booking weddings for 2012, another booking yesterday. Its looking like 2012 will be a very busy year. Some more weddings coming up soon so keep an eye out for my diary.
Im really excited to be getting some new studio lights this week, invested in some even better products to give more creative flare. Bowens are a top class studio light, only the best for my customers.
The mothers day deal is nice and cheap, we all love our mums so ive done a deal that will make it easy for anyone to have a shoot, £17.99 with a free print. Great value, also vouchers available, all they will say is voucher for photo shoot, or any messege you would like on it.
Well, its nearly time for some food, so il update again soon, in the meantime, please join my facebook group.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lee-Archer-Photography/121184764614936
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