Giving gifts on those special occasions in life is the chance for all of us to express our feelings to those special people in our world, but there is nothing more frustrating than trying to find a special and unique gift for those people who seem to have it all. There are numerous novelty gift ideas available to us all but how long do they last? Why not give your loved one a unique gift that will last a lifetime.
Capture the moment and present them with a gift certificate for a portrait photography session, or why not have a photography session with all of their loved ones and present them with a beautifully finished portrait that they can frame and keep for a lifetime.Rebecca Dawes are portrait photographers in Leicestershire offering a range a diverse and flexible range of portrait photography sessions that can be tailored to suit your needs and used to capture that special family moment or as gifts for that person in your life who seems to have it all.
We’ve all heard about someone getting married on a budget who has a friend who has a camera…the thing is, there’s a bit more to successful wedding photography than just being able to hold a camera and press a button.
Even the most basic, traditional wedding photos take some practice to get right. Have you ever tried to get 20 or more people all to look in the same direction, at the same time, so you can take their picture, without any of them blinking or pulling a funny face, when all they really want to do is chat to people they haven’t seen in months or years? I bet it doesn’t sound quite so simple when I put it like that! Wedding photography is just as much about people management as it is about taking a good picture. And I haven’t even touched on making sure that picture is in focus!
Obviously, if you’re choosing a wedding photographer in Leicestershire, we hope that you will come and talk to us at Rebecca Dawe Photography! But whether you do or not, here are some tips for what to look out for.
It is every wedding photographer’s worst nightmare – you take some fantastic photos for the happy couple and they get stolen before you can transform them into the wedding album and give them to the newlyweds. In Pennsylvania, U.S.A, one couple lost their wedding pictures when their wedding photographer had his car broken into. His laptop, external drives, photography equipment and debit card were all stolen even though the photographer was only away from his car for a few minutes.
While the equipment will all have been insured, it’s those pictures stored on the memory card that are really important, to both the newly married couple and their photographer. Equipment can be replaced; those photographs can’t be.
You know, wedding photography isn’t all about the actual day. There are plenty of other events and moments worth capturing over your entire wedding journey. From engagement all the way to your honeymoon, your experiences as a couple are pretty life-changing, and it’s fantastic to have professional photos to show for it.
Before the Wedding
A popular trend at the moment is the engagement shoot. This can be any time before the wedding and is a very relaxed way to enjoy some time together as a couple and start to get excited! The images you take away from an engagement shoot are also pretty much perfect for using in “save-the-date” cards, your invitations and even your wedding decoration.
Then of course there’s the hen party and stag do… Perhaps not necessarily something you want photographic proof of, but we can always provide you with a set of ‘getting ready’ and ‘setting off’ photos before the real chaos begins!
And for a secret present for your husband-to-be, how about a chic and sexy boudoir portrait photoshoot? Even if you’re shy, or nervous, our portrait photographers are experts in making you feel comfortable and will help you to find tasteful and natural poses that will make your fiance’s jaw hit the floor!
One of the greatest things about portrait photography is being able to tell a story and see the subject’s personality shine through. As a fresh and original bunch of portrait photographers in Leicestershire, we’ve had the honour of being able to share portrait stories with many different clients, from the tiniest babies to elderly couples, and even beloved pets!
You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to have a portrait photography session, although they are a great way to celebrate an engagement, birthday or anniversary. We regularly hold ‘portrait parties‘ for groups who want to have a fun-filled day with their friends – it’s not just about the photos at the end, the whole experience can be a real confidence boost and great way to bond even further with your group, be it a hen party, school friends or a sports team.