“What props will you be bringing to the shoot?”…….er..none!! “If I provide the teacup will you take the photos?”………erm nope!! I have thought loooong and hard over the years about trying to adopt the latest portrait craze for the sake of getting a few extra bookings….there have been a few in all the years I […]
Why I don’t put babies in teacups…or on sheepskin rugs… Read More »
I’ll let you into a little secret. Since Ali Groves and I first talked about working together, putting her amazing photographs alongside the words that I write for our clients, I’ve been trying to decide whose work is really most important! When we present a client with the photographs that Ali has taken of them
Guest blog post : What’s more important? Words or pictures…? by Caroline Mitchell Read More »
I basically love all my shoots. I am so very lucky to have created a business from doing something I love. That something has been changing and growing over time, as I have changed. I am rebuilding and finding my tribe. It turns out that some of my clients are part of my tribe. They,
Scapa Fest – finding your tribe Read More »
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda from In Harmony with Horses at her fantastic premises in the Pennine Hills. Amanda was looking to refresh the images on her website and collate a set of images she can use on Social Media. I spent a fascinating few hours with her,
In Harmony with Horses Read More »
It is so important, I think, to be authentic and really define and be clear about your branding when you have a small business. I have done numerous shoots now for Kate and her family over the last few years and each one has been very different in terms of styling. Kate has been
On being authentic….defining your brand. Read More »
We had postponed the shoot a couple of times, waiting for the perfect evening to catch the gorgeous light at the coast for this maternity portrait shoot. I am so pleased that we did. My client had thought carefully about outfits and the look she wanted for these very previous images. I cant wait to
Maternity portrait shoot Read More »
I was invited by this lovely family to do a Family Portrait Shoot whilst they were staying at Moo House in Northumberland. The property is one of the fabulous Coastal retreats holiday homes. The extended family were all spending time together to celebrate a big birthday so it was a great opportunity to get some
Northumberland Family Portrait Shoot – Portrait Photography Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to shoot a family portrait session in Northumberland. It was great to go back and see the family, as last time I met with them, they were a new family of just three with Oliver as a newborn, only days old. This time instead of cuddles and
Noise with dirt on – A Northumberland Family Portrait Shoot Read More »
As all my family portrait shoots take place on location – the weather can be an issue sometimes, although its generally the grown ups that are concerned and not the kids!! This shoot with two cousins was done on a perfectly crisp winters day – cold but beautiful. We wrapped up warm, went for a
Woodland Walks – Winter Family Portraits Read More »
Established in 2002, Ali Ford Photography is based in Manchester and specialises in brand photography, travelling all over the UK to shoot brand shoots and the popular shoot subscriptions.
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