I am very pleased to write that I will again be contributing an article for Design Aglow Magazine. The article discusses style and, of course, has tutorials and tips on using Photoshop to enhance (not create!) personal style. But what I am most proud of is that the article will feature artists who have amazingly… Read More

Exploring a lovely natural marsh area.

This is Emma modeling her Elizabeth Swan dress from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie. I did an artistic blend for this image – it just cried out for a golden touch. This is the pose she thought of herself – perhaps an Ophelia inspiration?

The snows melted but she still wanted to be the snow fairy one last time before Summer set in.

Half the session was in pouring rain – but nothing a few umbrellas couldn’t fix!

This dress was hand made to specifications out of gorgeous brocade and hand crocheted lace.  Really stunning work and such a treat to photograph. And a bee that strayed into a shaft of sunlight

The hazards of blowing bubbles.

Lehtisaari is a little island sitting nicely protected in the large bay that separates Helsinki from Espoo.  It’s where quite a few ambassadorial residences are – most of these images were shot just up from the Japanese Embassy, in fact.

I have to admit, sunset shoots tend to feel very cliched to me. It comes from seeing a lot of wedding photography – I think there is some kind of law that there must be at least one formal bridal on a beach at sunset. And yet…. how can I resist playing and exploring with… Read More

Life is too short to take boring portraits – especially when you have two wound up girls ready for a day of fun!