My style of photography is deliberately very informal. I use natural light – outdoors as much as possible – and I photograph people as they come in a mainly photojournalistic style. So clients get a true, yet beautiful record of how they were and what actually happened. No studio, no flash (unless there’s an elipse or it’s the end of the day so it’s gone dark), no unnatural poses or forced smiles.
On a portrait shoot, we’ll typically spend most of the time in the garden or a local park, just walking, playing and chatting. Spontaneity and fun will shine through when that’s what’s actually happening.Weddings comprise a mixture of reportage-style documentary images and relaxed portraits. By blending into the wedding discreetly but taking charge of making sure everyone gets what they want from the photographs, I deliver beautiful timeless images that reflect each wedding perfectly.
A portrait shoot costs £195 at the weekend and £95 on weekdays. Packages are available for those wishing to book a series of shoots, for example as a baby grows through his or her first year.
Weddings start from £2,200 including a pre-wedding shoot and a beautiful bespoke 30 page album.
Gift vouchers of various values are available so you can treat family or friends to either a photo shoot or a shoot plus your choice of product.
I offer a wide range of gorgeous products to ensure that your images are displayed at their best, from fabulous silk and leather albums, to beautiful frames and canvases for prints, boxed sets for prints and mounted prints with easels. For detailed pricing information please give me a call or email using the address at the top of the page.
To give you an idea of who I am, before I became a photographer, I worked in PR and journalism. True stories have always been my speciality and this continues as I try to make my images tell the stories of the important points in people’s lives – pregnancy, babies, children families and weddings. I am inspired by many amazing photographers working today and I challenge myself to keep up with styles and techniques to constantly keep my work fresh and interesting. I am also inspired by the work of my grandfather, Jim Ashworth who was the chief photographer and a reporter for the Bolton Evening News among other things – there’s a bit more about him if you click here.
Please contact me for more details and to discuss your own requirements. Once you’ve done this and decide to go ahead and make a booking, please complete the Booking form
