New Year's Hi-Resolution

With the new year have come new projects, both in the studio and out of it. Quite quickly the period for settling in has come and gone - the real work is starting now. Studio work is high-pressure, but the results can be amazing - you need to be able to cope with complex lighting setups and some quick mental arithmetic without too much thought, so those higher brain functions can be dedicated to the imagination - thinking up new approaches to images, not only that look good and are comfortable for your client, but that get a bit of their soul in the shot.

No wonder people around the world still see photographers as stealing people's souls. A good shot can often do just that - or at least borrow it for a while...

One of the many great shots from Karen's modelling portfolio, put together in the studio in only half a day. You wouldn't have guessed this was her first foray into professional modelling!


A study in perfect hair-lighting...





The eyes are a window to the soul...





"How did he do that?"


Attitude...


Fiona's headshots - just a bit nicer than a passport photo...!

Something new...

In my last post I mentioned that things have been very exciting in our photographic universe. I think this really deserves a post all to itself though - as we now have a studio in Oxford dedicated to portraits of all kinds - families (old and young!), individuals, couples, babies, pregnancy shoots - you name it!

Our address is now:

Simplicity Photography
33 Cowley Road
Oxford
OX4 1HP

It's been a crazy month of moving in, establishing a reputation in the area and marketing our (beautiful yet affordable!) photography services to as many people as possible in the run-up to Christmas. Since Louise is occupied with other projects at the moment, it's me (Chris) who is running the studio on a day-to-day basis and photographing all the portraiture that we're now happily displaying in our portfolio. Check it out at:

http://www.simplicityphotography.co.uk/portraits-portfolio.html

For me, it's something of a dream come true, and I'm lucky to have so many friends and clients who allow me to try out some of my crazier and more far-out ideas! Every so often, though, it all comes together and pays off spectacularly; so I've put a few of my favourite studio shots from the last month for you to have a look at. Enjoy - and remember, if you're stuck for a Christmas present for the family, you know who to call!

Nom and her wonderful son, Reuben



A mischievous smile is caught forever...



Katie, an absolute pro in front of the camera



A high-key edge to Simplicity



Ricki and Nat, with their baby Izak



John and Emily wanted to join in...



A really beautiful shoot with Erica, a pregnant midwife who was about the most relaxed person in front of the camera I've ever worked with!



A crazy angle (in fact from Louise) that worked perfectly for the mood of the photo.


I was so pleased with this shoot I just had to put another photo in to finish with!

To book a studio session or to enquire about our Christmas offers, email portraits@simplicityphotography.co.uk or call 07745 033707. You can find lots of information here:
www.simplicityphotography.co.uk/portraits-about.html

Have fun Christmas shopping - I'll keep you up to date with new studio shoots whenever I've got time!

Chris