Classical Portraiture Image of the Year 2022 Emma Finch, a photographer based in Manchester has reached the Final of the fiercely contested Guild of Photographers Image of the Year Competition. The Guild is a highly respected UK based association for photographers, which has members from overseas as well. Each year it runs an online monthly pho...

Press Release - Founder's Cup I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have made the finals of the Founder's Cup for the second year running. Below is the press release. The Guild of Photographers is an Association with several thousand members that promotes learning and high standards for photographers everywhere. It runs “The Founders Cup”...

Speaking Engagements Did you know I give Photography Talks and Webinars to photographers all over the country? It truly is wonderful to be able to connect with so many photographers, from Ireland to Scotland via Wales and England and to share my tips and tricks. My diary is getting booked well into 2023... A little about me... I have been a Prof...

12 Tips for an Unforgettable PhotoShoot If you are investing time and money into a Photoshoot, you want to do this right! Preparation is key to a successful shoot. Here are my top tips on how to prepare for an unforgettable photoshoot. 1. Choose your photographer carefully... are you drawn to their work? Can the photographer direct poses to flatt...

Studio Open Day On 9th July, I will be throwing open the doors to my studio along with all the other creatives at the mill where I work. If you would like to see where the magic happens, have a nosey or a chat with me then do come along... There’ll be an exhibition of new and retrospective work, plus snacks! When: Saturday 9th July 2022 13pm-19...

Awards, Awards, Awards... It has been a very, very busy year so far. I pride myself on creating the best possible work in terms of styling, posing, lighting and post processing. Here is a selection of my awards from 2022, from The Guild of Photographers and The Societies of Photographer. Get in touch!

My Photography Journey Last year I wrote about the rise of the female photographer through history and so this year, for International Women's Day, I thought I'd talk about how and why I got into photography. As a photographer, you are always looking. You see art in the most unusual places and sometimes, the best you can do is to take a mental im...

Lights, Camera, Action The very essence of photography is learning how to control light. I am obsessive about quality lighting. I teach studio lighting. Studio lighting or natural lighting, hard or soft light, I understand what it does and how to manipulate it. I even win awards for my lighting. And did I mention I am obsessive about lighting?...

A Year in Review 2021 2021, you have been an All or Nothing kind of year! The first 4 months of the year... well, let's skip that! In a nutshell, lockdown, home schooling, all business on hold, rescheduling event after event, creativity, motivation and joie de vivre dwindling... The year, in my eyes, officially started on 12th April when I was a...

Founders Cup: Press Release The Guild of Photographers is an Association with several thousand members that promotes learning and high standards for photographers everywhere. It runs “The Founders Cup” to acknowledge Roy Doorbar and Ian Gee, who founded the Guild in 1988. Entrants had to submit 3 images which were connected or themed in some wa...

Noir Increasingly I find myself drawn to black and white images. So much so, that I have dedicated my new instagram page exclusively to monochrome work. You can take a look at my new Belle Noire Images here. So why are we drawn to black and white photography? They are timeless and they are classic. Black and white photography has existed sinc...

New Influencer Package Are you an aspiring model? Would you like to be published in a magazine? Are you a performer who needs new promo images? A blogger who needs professional content? You may be interested in my new Influencer Package. So how does it work? These hour long shoots are perfect for those who are competent at doing their own hai...

Award Winning Photography I pride myself on producing the best possible images I can for clients, both commercial and private. It is always an honour to receive national awards for the standard of my work. Here are my most recent awards, from The Guild of Photographers.... Model | Rachel Frances Taken as a test shot on a recent Fine Art Lighti...

9 Reasons to Book a Boudoir Photoshoot A photoshoot is so much more than the sum of its parts. It's not just about the stunning images of yourself you'll be left with, there are benefits you had never even considered. It's all about loving and celebrating how incredible you really are. There are many reasons why women come to use for an empowering...

Burlesque Promo Week Showcase your latest costume. Refresh your promo portfolio. Stand out from the rest. These (less than) half price shoot weeks are the perfect way to boost your portfolio. 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 stud...