The Art of Boudoir Workshop Adding boudoir to your portfolio can not only be profitable to your business but a thoroughly rewarding genre. Learn more about why women choose this type of photography and what you need to successfully add it to your portfolio. Plus, gain first hand experience and boost your portfolio with a practical shoot with a pro...

Exclusive Discount Codes for Photographers Photographers! Here are my recommendations (with promo codes) for kit to buy for your studio... Lighting My studio lighting of choice is Pixapro - easy to use, reliable, great battery life and superb customer service. I use Pika200s and their Octoboxes, Stripboxes and Snoots. For a 10% discount, use...

The Photography Show 2024 I'm excited to be speaking at The Photography Show this year at the NEC in Birmingham… 17th March | Photographing the Female Form Shoot to Inspire stage 13.00 Great boudoir shoots should create images FOR women, rather than OF women, and here I will discuss how this kind of portraiture can be psychologically benefi...

Posing Women Photographers! If you would like to learn more about posing women, lighting, composition and how to take flattering images of women, then do take a look at the full video on our Youtube channel. Watch the full video here! If you would prefer to book a private 1-2-1 training session with me, you can find more information here....

How to look good in your passport photo How do you look good in a passport photo? Is it even possible? Does your passport image look like something from Crimewatch? Or maybe you don't relish the idea of a new one having aged 10 years since last time! If the thought of a new passport image fills you with dread, read on for how to nail a flattering...

Year in Review 2023 A year full of beautiful clients, fabulous models, sold out events, speaking engagements, training and awards.... I am always honoured to receive recognition for my work and it has been an incredible year for awards, having received 30 national awards in total including my first Gold with The Societies of Photographers...

The Societies Convention 2024 Photographers! I am absolutely delighted to be speaking at the Societies Convention in London in January 2024. I will be giving two masterclasses: 17th January 2024 9.30 am Photographing Women Learn the Art of Photographing Women... This talk covers the skills required to get the absolute best from your female s...

Most Asked Questions What are the most asked questions I get from clients considering booking a photoshoot? Take a look! I do not look like the women in your portfolio. Is a shoot for me? Yes! The women you see on my website are a mix of models and real clients. My photo shoots are for every woman, every shape, size and age. Let me show you h...

Ethical Ethos Belle Privé continuously look for ways to minimise our impact on the environment, committed to green sustainability, offering the best in customer service whilst ensuring we stay true to our ethical values. Paperless Studio We are a completely paperless studio - all contracts, brochures, mailers, pre shoot questionnaires and mode...

On the Road Photographers! I'll be on the road this Autumn/Winter in Oxford, Scotland, Manchester & London... I’m excited to be on the road this September with Photography Session Days and The Guild Of Photographers in Oxford and in Peebles, Scotland. Come and meet the team behind Session Days and find out more about our events. Plus, you c...

Behind the Lens at Belle Privé If you have ever wanted to know more about the photographer behind the Belle Privé brand, then meet Emma Finch. Watch this award winning female photographer's in depth interview for Photography Session Days where she talks about how she developed her photographic career, where she finds her inspiration and what her...

Burlesque Promo Month Showcase your latest costume. Refresh your portfolio. Stand out from the rest. Having worked with a number of performers over the years, in particular, the Burlesque community and we understand what attracts bookings. Whether your style is demure and classic, or you need all out colour and flamboyance, let's make it happen!...

What a whirlwind of a weekend! This weekend, I attended the glitzy Guild of Photographers Awards Evening at the Hilton DoubleTree in Stoke-on-Trent. Not only is it the perfect opportunity to get glammed up but it is always such an inspiring evening attended by some of the best photographers in the country. I was very honoured to be nominated in a...

Valentine's Mini-Shoot This Valentine's... Treat yourself, treat someone else Your Valentine's mini shoot is half the price of our Mademoiselle package but you still get the Belle Privé quality in terms of professional, award winning lighting, posing guidance and high end retouch, with a full hour in the studio. Choose your style, choose y...

A Year in Review 2022 2022... it has been a rollercoaster! This year has been nothing if not full on. A year full of gorgeous makeovers, beautiful clients, fabulous models, events, training, publications and awards.... I am always honoured to receive recognition for my work and it has been an incredible year for awards, having received 31 nati...