Happy New Year from Photography by Abi Moore
With just a few hours left of 2014, I'm reflecting on what an amazing year I've had! Here is my 2014 in very quick review, starting with completing my wedding training...
...Followed very quickly by photographing my first wedding.
I've transformed my business with a new name, branding and website...
...And I've won a couple of awards for my photographs.
I'm hoping to win more in 2015 and I'm also currently working with a mentor from the Guild of Photographers to improve my photography further and hope to gain my Guild Qualification.
I'm hoping 2015 holds lots more new arrivals to photograph, including some who aren't even yet expected.
And I look forward to photographing lots more children as they grow and play.
Here's to those who will be taking their first steps in 2015...
...As well as those who will be taking a very important step.
I'd like to say a huge thank you to those who've involved me in their special moments of 2014.
I wish you a year full of love, laughter, joy, happiness and fun - I hope to capture some amazing memories for you.
Merry Christmas from Photography by Abi Moore!
Are your stockings hung? Do you have your mince pie ready for Santa? My two little ones are super excited, and I must admit I am a little bit too!
I'd like to wish all my clients, followers and friends a very Merry Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful time.
I thought I'd share a few of the Christmas cuties that have come to see me in the last couple of months.
Baby & toddler groups galore {photographer Windsor}
November was super busy for me, I had the pleasure of photographing nearly 50 baby and toddlers - here are just a few of the cuties! My pop-up studio kit is perfect for baby and toddler groups where natural light can be limited.
If you run a group and would like me to offer photography to the families that attend, then please get in touch. The sitting is free if I have a minimum of 5 interested families. If your group is charitable or it's running dependent on donations, then I am happy to donate a percentage of the profits to support your group.
I also offer a similar service for nurseries and pre-schools. Please get in contact to find out more.
Family photoshoot {photographer Windsor}
One of the things I love about being a photographer is when I get repeat clients year after year, as I see the kids grow and develop, and have a great relationship when photographing them.
This is the fifth year running that I've photographed this gorgeous family and it's so nice to see how they change each year. Shortly after their shoot, Imogen's dad messaged me to let me know she was role playing with her toys and they were queuing for a photoshoot with me - so sweet!
For this shoot, we tried out one of my new studio backgrounds (which has proved to be very popular this winter, as you'll see in some upcoming blog posts). We then headed out to Swinley Forest in Windsor Great Park - one of my favourite locations for family photoshoots - they had lots of fun kicking up the autumn leaves and climbing trees!
Award-winning image {child photography Windsor}
I am delighted to have heard today that another of my images has been awarded a bronze bar in the Guild of Photographers image of the month competition.
The Guild has very demanding standards when judging photographic competitions with a panel of judges that are internationally recognised experts from a variety of photographic backgrounds, so this is great news for me!
Ice Pixie & Magician! {headshots Windsor Berkshire}
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing the very talented Jana and David for their publicity shots as performers. Jana performs as a number of characters, including the ice pixie you see here, and is also a writer and a stiltwalker! David is a magician, plays ukelele and holds a number of world records. And together they model balloons into some spectacular creations. What an amazing pair they are and so much fun to work with! Jana's full name is Snezana, Serbian for Snow White - what a perfect name for an ice pixie; you can find her website here. And if you'd like to find out more about David, check out his website balloonanimal.
Magical photos by the Thames {kids photographer Windsor}
Take a little girl and her baby brother. Add balloons, glitter and exploring on an island by the Thames in Windsor. The result is a magical photoshoot full of colour, fun and laughter.
Summer maternity photoshoot {photographer Windsor}
When Clare and I first discussed her maternity photoshoot, we agreed to do something a little different to the usual studio photographs with bump out. I suggested we head down to Windsor Great Park at sunset to capture what's known by photographers as the 'golden hour', the last hour of light that is soft, warm and golden and results in beautifully lit portraits. We weren't disappointed and were blessed with a lovely balmy summer evening, and got some beautiful images of her bump to remember the pregnancy by.
Award-winning image {baby photographer Windsor}
I am delighted to have learnt this afternoon that one of my images has been awarded a bronze bar in the Guild of Photographers image of the month competition.
The Guild has very demanding standards when judging photographic competitions with a panel of judges that are internationally recognised experts from a variety of photographic backgrounds, so this means a lot to me!
Tuesday tip: Timing is everything
If you're capturing snapshots of your kids at play, then whenever they are happy is a good time. However, if you're looking for them to pose for a nice photo then timing is important. Grumpy kids do not make good models!
Think about food and sleep - when are they going to be well rested with full bellies? - this will be the best time for photos, either taken by yourself or if you're planning to book a photoshoot.
This is even more important with babies. You'll hopefully get a gorgeous smile when they wake up refreshed from a nap, but don't forget that sleeping babies also make perfect models too!