Category: Seascape Photography

 

Happy Easter!

It has been another busy and eventful week here in and around the gallery. There have been some really interesting photo shoots including a mermaid.

Poppy is in her final year of university and designed and made the costume.

It certainly caused a stir on the beach, with many spectators. The beach and shell were the perfect setting for the outfit and we achieved some fantastic results.

I have also been doing various other projects and portraits this week too.

I photographed the MacDowell family which was lots of fun.

I also gave a photo training workshop to the local camera club. It was great to meet people so enthusiastic about photography. We covered portraits using off camera flash, landscapes and post editing.

I have had some fantastic feedback:

‘You gave us a wonderful evening, even if it was a little chilly on the beach! There were many expressions of appreciation and I know that we all learned a lot from the outdoor session. Your hospitality afterwards at the gallery was very much appreciated by all of us.’ Chris – APG president

‘Many thanks for a stimulating and interesting evening of tutelage and guidance yesterday, every one expressed their enjoyment of both elements. Thank you too for your hospitality on arrival at your gallery, that was much appreciated.’ Peter – APG Programme secretary

Hope everyone has a great easter bank holiday weekend.

Tony

 

 

Having family portraits taken is very enjoyable for everyone, but can also come with secret worries for parents. The thought can be quite daunting, over whether your child is going to sit still for a more than a few minutes. Hopefully having a read through this will reassure you and make you feel at ease when it comes to children and portraits.

 

We as photographers are experienced in various techniques to keep the attention of little ones and capture them at their best.

On location photo shoots are perfect for children to enjoy themselves. Usually you’ll find them collecting sticks or throwing stones and running along the beach. It’s a fantastic way to capture them doing what they would usually be doing, being carefree children.

That said, there will always be posed and set-up shots, where we can ensure everyone is in position, but we will then capture more natural expressions. This means that aesthetically the image is pleasing to the eye, everyone can be seen but then has the contrast of tickles, giggles and cuddles.

Photographers always have plenty of tricks up their sleeves for ways to engage with children, make them feel at ease and essentially enjoy the whole experience.

Tony’s Top Tips

*Don’t book for times when it would usually be nap time or snack time…

Work around the children’s usual routine and try to pick a time when you think they will be at their best.

*Bring home comforts…

If they have a favourite teddy or security blanket bring it along. They will feel at ease and it’s a great prop to use to play peek-a-boo with behind the camera.

*Dress them for the occasion

Our lifestyle portrait shoots are really relaxed. We recommend casual, comfortable clothes for children that they can move in and play in. Nothing too precious, we will be outside, and bound to get a little bit dirty.

*Let the photographer take control

Sit back relax and enjoy. The photographer is in charge and will know exactly how to get the best from your children.

 

 
It really is as simple as that.

 

We are thrilled to announce that we now stock jewellery by our lovely friend Alex Monroe.

Alex is a London based designer but grew up in Suffolk. Nature is a big influence on his work, which is very popular. It is available in boutiques and prestigious
department stores such as Liberty and Harrods, and we are really pleased to bring it to Aldeburgh.

We have some really irresistible pieces including a bumblebee, a hummingbird and a juicy pear necklace as well as some pretty bee stud earrings.

Fantastic as a gift, or simply treat yourself.

 

What beautiful weather we’ve been having here in Aldeburgh. There have been lots of visitors in town over the weekend and it was lovely to meet the people that took the time to pop into the gallery.

This type of weather is absolutely fantastic for on-location portraits. I love shooting into the sun for really vibrant and fresh look and that’s exactly what I was doing on Saturday. I had a great time shooting Paul and Alice and their playful dog Teddy. We headed to nearby marshland and then out onto the beach.

Here are some of my favourites…

 

 

 

Also, if you haven’t seen already, on Saturday I released a fantastic spring offer consisting of some complimentary vouchers! These entitle you to the portrait shoot and £50 credit to use towards any products of your choice. There has been a great response, but there are still some vouchers that need claiming, so why not get one for your family?

 

For more information or to book, call the gallery on 01728 451999 or email tony@tonypickphotography.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Tony and the team.

It’s a fresh, and dry, Monday morning here in Aldeburgh, which has made a nice change to the wet weather we’ve been getting used to lately. There is a great buzz around the town as lots of families have gathered ready for the half term break. If you find yourself in Aldeburgh, make sure you pop in to the gallery and say Hi.

For those of you that haven’t visited Aldeburgh before, it’s a lovely small town on the Suffolk coast, which hosts a variety of history, shopping and time to relax.

Meanwhile in the gallery, I have been busy doing various ‘behind the scenes’ tasks. I’ve been keeping very busy with making some changes to the branding, meeting new customers and preparing for the re-launch of weddings. Everything is now coming together great and I will be sharing more about these here on the blog, and on Facebook & Twitter so make sure you’re following me.

I’ve been making the most of the wild weather and it has made for some great images. I love to shoot in low light conditions as it is really flattering. I had a great time photographing Emily, her mum and her horsey friend Guss. We wrapped up in our coats, hats and wellies and braved the elements with some fantastic results.

Fall in love, all over again, It’s valentines day