Harriet and Alex

I have had the pleasure of photographing these guys a few times now and each time I find that I have great images from the session. This was one of our environmental portrait sessions. These take a lot organising, as we have to put book 3 days in advance because of the English weather. This was the last of the 3 possible days and a corker of a morning. I love doing these Portrait sessions and cant wait to do more. I really would love to do this type of session on the beach but I have yet to find someone willing to lend me a house on the beach and then I could invite a different family down each day for sessions how cool.


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Rachel's Pour Femme Photo Session

As promised I have made Rachel's slideshow at last.

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Harriot & Alex

I have had the pleasure of photographing these 2 guys a few times now and have always loved the images and am very sorry to see them leave the studio. This time it was just the same and once again I can see me having to make a sample for the studio without fail. Another unusual set of images as it was shot outside. We do this several times a year but weather is always a factor, but as you can see it was perfect.

Shane

Full/Part Time Receptionist

Well not for the feint hearted but whos up for the challenge of working for me. So whos going to bite the bullit and take up the challenge. Please apply by e-mail.
info@shanemillerphotography.co.uk

cheers

Shane

Facebook, Myspace, bebo

Well it is just a thought but Facebook seems to becoming the big social network for all the people I know, what about you? Twitter for me seems way to much work and I dont think I have that much of interest for people to read, you never know but its not high on my list at present. What I am looking at is images and if people really want them for there social pages?
I am more than willing to provide them but what should I expect in return, its a hard one and if anyone wants images from recent sesions they only have to call me and I will arrange to create them for use at no charge.

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Emma

As promised the complete slide show of Emma’s 'Pour Femme' session. I did say it was great fun and I was not kidding. Such a beautiful girl and I can see were she gets her looks from as her mum was very attractive. Oops am I allowed to say that, well I will wait for the complaints and then remove that sentence. Some new tweaks with some of the images and the use of borders again. I love this style of finish on the images and the borders, what do you think, is it something that you would like to see on your images or not?

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Emma and another PC

This PC has decided to crash every time I try and create a slide show for the web. Ya its been one hell of a couple of weeks believe me, both work and personally, a couple of weeks I don’t want to repeat, Talk about being kicked in the B...s or what. But here is an image of the lovely Emma and she was just fantastic fun to photograph and just thinking about the session puts a smile back on my face. I will make the web slide show and post it as soon as I have kicked this machine in to submission.

Shane

Soul Alldayer

http://soulpower08.mypodcast.com/

Just the best music you will find anywhere. Give it a try and you will be hooked forever.
Shane

Back at last

As some of you will have read disaster struck when a power failure wrecked one of my PC's. It happened to be the most expensive to date that I have had built and it was stuffed. Well these guys sorted it out http://www.bluegrit.co.uk/ and it is back and working great. A new power unit and as it seems the need for a new hard drive and its good as new and flying.

Thank guys

Shane

Wroclaw

Yes more images and this is after the very short amount of time we had to spend shooting tourist/memory type images. The only time we did have planned to do this it p....d down as I said before.

The last image is of the Church/Cathedral that was used for the wedding, and believe me the image does not do it justice to the sheer size and the power of the building.

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Power cut OUCH

Yes it happened Saturday morning early sometime, and now I have a very sick PC. I came in and thought that it was quiet and that was because none of the computers were running, even with battery back ups they were all dead. No problem this has happened before just reboot and away we go. Well normally that is the case but not today as it just says no O/S

NTDRL press CTRL-ALT-DELETE to restart well after 20 attempts guess what nothing.

I need help now to find it.

Shane

Wroclaw Poland

After a very hectic week I have at last a little more time to reflect on what it really was like to visit Wroclaw in Poland. My opinions remain the same if not stronger, I have been asked so many times what it was like and found myself saying how great it was and that everyone should visit wroclaw before its ruined totally by tourism. I will be going back and the sooner the better. I would love to do a fashion shoot there and believe me the choice of beautiful women in wroclaw would make it hard to choose there were so many and very well dressed with great style. I would not take a model with me but get local women from there to pose for me hopefully. Can’t wait and only have to find the right contact? I will post more and more images over the next few days to give you all a little look how beautiful the city is.

Shane

Wroclaw, Poland

What a beautiful city and a great few days. After a very early start on thursday morning, and eventually finding a way to transport all the photography gear within the weight limit on the plane (batteries and showergel were sacrificed), we arrived in Wroclaw. By and large the weather was gorgeous, except, of course, for the only day we had to ourselves on which it was p***ing down! It wasn't all fun and games though, no no, we had a wedding to photograph and some serious chilled vodka to sample. It seems the polish bride and her family certainly knew how to throw a party...lets just say we didn't get in untill 5am, and didn't get up untill...well, after the vodka, it's probably more accurate to say we just didn't get up!

Spend Spend Spend!

Here's how our image has been used on The Watermill Theatre's official Spend Spend Spend! poster.

Fashion Shoot

Here's one of the images we haven't yet blogged from our fashion shoot.

Mo Sollis

Here's two more from Mo Sollis's collection. It was a really successful arts week for her - so congratulations Mo!

Sue

Here's Sue's slideshow. A great session and some beautiful pictures...

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Charlotte

Here's Charlotte's slideshow. This was a birthday present for Charlotte, she wanted a real model experience and that's what she got! I don't think I've ever seen so many pairs of sunglasses...


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For 2

To celebrate the launch of our For 2 (Les Deux) shoots we are offering five couples a bespoke fashion photography session normally worth £250 absolutely free. For 2 is a truly unique experience. Unlike anything on offer on the market at present, our For 2 shoots are designed specifically to suit you, capturing the best of both of you together outside of the tired old 'wedding' setting. This shoot is done both on location and in the studio to achieve a whole range of images; from soft and sensual, to edgy and sexy, this is perfect for those of you who want some truly original and beautiful images. For more information, or to apply for this offer, phone the studio on 01491 671864, alternatively you can email us on info@shanemillerphotography.co.uk.

This is art, not just photos.

Sue Nadine

Yes, I’m away today so this is another preview of a slide shows to come in the next week. I get back tomorrow and then Thursday I’m off to Poland. I cannot wait, the city is called Wroclaw, how that’s pronounced is anyone’s guess, but it looks fantastic and the wedding is in the Cathedral in the city so should be really cool.

Shane

Charlotte.

Up coming slide show - just a sneaky peak at one of the images.

The Sculptress

From time to time we do get to carry out some very unique photography as this is just one of those. Mo Sollis who came to us for a family session mentioned that she was a sculptress/Sculptor [before anyone kills me] and I was intrigued by her work and really impressed. So this year just before Artweek Mo asked if we could photograph some of the collection before it was all sold. Here are 2 of my favourite pieces from the collection with some others to follow in the coming days. Last night was the Preview evening which we attended and I think the work is now on show for a week or so, if you fancy Im sure Mo would be only to happy to see you.

Contact details.

Mo Sollis 01865 390009.

Shane

Gold Gold Gold

I know you've seen this one before but here's the final image that I've just won gold with...lets see what next month brings...

The Terry Family

This family session was done on Susan's birthday as one of her presents. Sarah (Sazzle), a good friend of my assistant Laura, played a key role in gathering the troops together, which is a nightmare for so many families that come into the studio with grown up kids. Anyway, Matt didn't get a chance to come to the viewing so this is the first chance he gets to see the pictures...hope you like the ones that were chosen...

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Couple Shoot

This is the type of shoot we like to do for couples. An amazing set of images.

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X factor

Last week I spent most of Wednesday standing in line at the X factor auditions in the O2 arena. I was up and away at 2.30am in the morning and at the O2 by 5.00am. We had to wait until 12.30 before being allowed into the stadium [my back is still killing me] It was then 2.30 before they started the auditions after, once again, all the Stage managed TV stuff, after so many hours, believe me, it gets very boring. So, for those that are a total novice like me you will love this as a little insight into what went on. For a start, outside we were all hoarded like cattle in pens for slaughter while they did the links with Dermot; cheer, screem, wave your hands, bow, jump...well this went on outside for 1.5 hours and it got seriously painful, all you really want to do is sit on your arse. That was about the only time I had wished it was p.....g down with rain, at least that way they might actually have let us in the stadium. Inside we were marched in and had to wait until everyone of the 8000 were seated before they started the filming again, and yes, we were at it again with stand, jump, bow, cheer, wave your hands, wave, no cheering etc etc etc. What was even funnier was all the 'I Luv Louie' etc signs were given out by the TV crew. Add that to the fact that certain members of the crowd were brought to the front rows to perform for the cameras made it a real eye opener. Go figure...

Gold Gold Gold

Just another one of the winning entries. This time its the turn of Steve. Cool image and will be hanging in the sudio shortly for all to see. I love creating these type of images, Cool, Moody and with strong lighting.

Shane

Gold Gold Gold

Yep that’s right, some might have read about my return to photographic competitions last year after a few years without entering any, well last month I entered some images again and with some good luck I have managed to win more Gold awards.

Last year the tally came to 9 gold’s in the end and this latest win is my first set of entries this year and it was 3 gold’s. A beautiful Dad & Baby image, An image some might have seen from our derelict greenhouse series, and finally a cool studio shot of Steve on his own from a family session that involved his sisters and Mum. Here is one of the winning images I will post the others shortly.

Shane

ps. I just pressed the button in reality the praise is due to my victims who kindly allowed me to photograph them, the pleasure was all mine cheers Guys.

Here is the slide show from there session Ayse Joe & Ruby

Hair Shoot

Another pic from our hair shoot...not quite right as a competition entry image, but still...

Mike and The Gang

I know Mike and the troops have been patiently waiting to see the slideshow online...so finally, here it is - enjoy guys!

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Flowers

Yep another couple from last week and I'm so glad I did them, next on the list is the rape fields around here, and this weekend the weather has been perfect with blue skies and white fluffy clouds, now for me to get my arse in gear and go and shoot more. Lets see if I manage it after I figure why I cant see my backup hard drive.

Spend Spend Spend

Another slightly off the wall project for me, I was asked to produce a promotion image for The Watermill Theatre's summer musical Spend Spend Spend! directed by Craig Revel Horwood. So, with a little help from my glamorous assistant, who stepped up into the role of model on this occasion and just made it perfect. To be honest I think its Laura that makes the picture rather than any skill I have. This is the picture being used on the posters, so keep your eyes peeled.

Evie

Evie just about managed to fit us into her jetsetting lifestyle, she came into the studio after being in Barbados and just before going to Cyprus - tough. She did struggle to get into the session, being the shy and retiring type, but she managed it in the end - as you may be able to tell...

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Daisies

Yep, well thats what I will call them. Just another in the set. I am hoping to have a full series of flower images to add to our postcard collections.

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Bluebells

Just got to love them, and each year I promise to get at least one image and at last I have. Well only thanks to my Mum and Dads garden though. ;-}}

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Recommend a friend

Recommendations make up a huge number of our clients. Often, people see our pictures hanging in friends houses and ask where they had them taken. It really is great when we get customers coming to us this way, so, we want to thank those people who pass on our name with a gift.
If you recommend a friend for either our Family Portrait Session or our Pour Femme Makeover they will receive a free photo shoot and complimentary 7X5 mounted art print. Upon their booking you will receive a complimentary mounted art print from your session.
In order to benefit from this promotion you can either contact us in the studio with your friends details, or make sure you get your friend to mention your name upon their booking so we can thank you for your recommendation.

The Andrews

The Andrews came to us having been recommended by some friends. For us, their is just no greater compliment than that! So much so that we've decided to start rewarding those past clients that suggest us to friends and family, but I'll put up more info on that offer shortly. Emily, Chloe, Catherine and David got some really cool pictures from this shoot, the one above being one of my personal favourites.
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Sian and Alexa

Sian and Alexa have recently received their completed albums which we've been told they were thrilled with. And rightly so, as you can see the girls look totally terrific! The session was a while ago now but seeing the slideshow should remind them of just how many great shots they got. Enjoy girls!

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Gold Award

I dont know how I did it but I completley missed that I had won a gold award with this image, it was only today that I saw it in a publication. Great surprise - wait till I tell the couple.

Shane

Lynette, Phil and Claire

What a great laugh these guys were, especially Phil, telling another customer of ours he works with, Sarah,Steve,Faye & Nicky, that he had copies of out-takes from their session - he even got us thinking how did that happen? Only for us to realise that he was just messing Sarah about. Great fun guys, thanks.




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Pour Femme Bridal

We're really excited in the studio about our new Pour Femme Bridal shoots. This is a session we've tailored specifically for brides-to-be. It's designed for those women who want a seriously amazing wedding gift for their new husbands. We're creating bespoke albums featuring gorgeous boudoir style shots of the 'blushing' bride in her wedding lingerie, outfits he loves or anything she wants to give him. If you want any more information on Pour Femme Bridal don't hesitate to give us a ring in the studio anytime!

Ayse, Joe and Ruby

Ayse [ Iisha] Joe and baby Ruby. Stunning set of images and some which will be hanging in the studio sometime soon. I think that this image is just outstanding and will last a life time.

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Hair Shoot

Another picture from our recent hair shoot.

Laura

It was an absolute nightmare for me trying to narrow down this selection of images, so you can imagine how hard it was for Laura when she came for her viewing. As you can see it's a really strong set and of course, innevitably Mum, Dad and Laura all had very different ideas of what they wanted. In the end Laura chose a great mixture of pictures which, if I understand rightly, she's getting as an 18th birthday pressie...she even let Mum have the cheesy smile one - enjoy!

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Fashion Shoot

Here's another picture from our fashion shoot. We were really up against the light and the cold at this point so it was great that we managed to get this shot in. This location just ended up being a complete gift I think you'll agree...

Fashion Shoot

Here's the first of our amazing images taken at the greenhouse fashion shoot. Please feel free to let us know what you think by commenting on the blog, and keep watching the page as we have some more truly stunning shots to come.

Hair Shoot

I've had tonnes of opportunities recently to do some slightly more unusual projects... and this one was no exception. This is one of a set of images taken for a local hairdresser to enter into a national competition. As you can imagine it was exceptionally hard making this model look good. My landlady commented earlier that I seem to be surrounded by glamorous women at the moment...what can I say? It's a tough job but someone's got to do it.

Greenhouse Fashion Teasers

Here's a little taste of things to come... These were some shots taken on my phone when we went to check out this fantastic location. It's a dream of mine to photograph haute couture for

ELLE or VOGUE so, with that in mind, I really wanted to create a seriously high fashion set of images. My faithful and all enduring assistant made this skirt specifically for the shoot, and since then we've spent two afternoons, in rain and shine photographing with a very patient (and ever so slightly chilly) volunteer. We will be revealing the final pictures soon...stay tuned.

Facebook

I have had my facebook page for ages but I am slowly adding more and more information, or rubbish, which ever way you look at it. Add me and keep up with all that we are doing here in the studio. Next week we will be starting to add some images from the amazing fashion photoshoot we've just done, so watch this space. Shane

Mark, Sarah, Charlie and Tom

The problem with teenage boys is they're always way too cool to have their photos taken. I know that Sarah had to work particularly hard to convince the boys they wouldn't have to do too much cuddling! I think in this case though, both Tom and Charlie maintained their street cred...but what can I say, they did come to the king of cool!

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Nigel, April and Family

Nigel, April and their family. What can I say that wont get me in trouble? Well, quite simply I'm not even going to try and spell all their names, I always end up re-writing the blog and the slide show as my spelling is generally so far out it's untrue. Nigel and April were the only ones able to attend the viewing so this will be the first time all the children, partners and grand children get to see the slide show - enjoy!

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The Jallands

Suzie and Hayley came along with Mum and Dad to the studio. The last time they had a photo session done was when Hayley was very young and a little less cooprative you might say, her mum put it another way, apparently she was a right little .... well, you know what we mean. This time she was perfect, and along with Suzie it was a great saturday session, I could easily have photographed the girls all day.

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