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The Strawberry Advent Blog: 13th December – An Actor’s Life

Katy — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:00:04 +0000

On the 13th day of Christmas the Strawberry Photographer brings to you….An Actor’s Life. As part of Serendipity Photography I don’t just photograph weddings and children but I also do corporate shoots and actor/model head shots. In September I got a call to do a set of head shots for a young actress who needed a selection of images and a portfolio to send to agents and auditions. We had a great afternoon doing a selection of different shots with a number of outfit changes as well as poses and backgrounds.

Here is Katie….hopefully she is one to watch out for in the future.

Katie

Pretty

Head Shot

Smiles

More Smiles

Cute

Attitude

I wish Katie all the best as she sets out on her dream of becoming a successful actress.

Captivating – The Heart of Fashion. Part 2 – Behind the Scenes & The Entertainment

Katy — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:11:04 +0000

Saturday’s Captivating – The Heart of Fashion was an amazing evening for both fashion and entertainment. It was a spectacular event where so many talents all came together in one place.

I had the priviledge of photographing the event and wanted to share a few photos with you that highlight the sponsers from the event as well as the entertainers and a few “behind the scenes” shots.

Before the event kicked off there was a VIP reception for those who had supported and sponsored the event. The headline sponsors were Autosave. Other sponsors were Capita Symonds, SuperTram, Sheffield City Taxis. It was all put on in association with Sheffield Hallam University, Bravura, City Hall, Sheffield City of Culture, HallamFM, Creative Sheffield & Natasha Lyons Styling.

Katrina Bagshaw with some of the sponsors of the event.

Jenny Gilpin & Siobhan Dhillon with the ladies from ICE dance troupe

Dave Gilpin with the headline sponsors; Autosave

The ladies from City Hearts and Sheffield Hallam University

The evening started off with a fantastic performace by the Hope City Theatre Group.

She Falls Asleep

To end the first half of the show we had a wonderful performace by the stunning Sophie Mei.

Sophie Mei

During the interval I went back stage to see how everyone was getting on. There was a real buzz with everyone running around getting their outfits on and having their make up retouched. Here are a few shots to give you the feeling of what was going on.

Getting ready for the 2nd half of the show.

Each To Their Own designer puts the finishing touches to an outfit.

Conrad's team retouches the make up and hair for the models.

Conrad oversees the hair and makeup

Waiting to have the finishing touches

Conrad and his team of hair stylists & make up artists

One of the Sheffield Hallam design students with her disposable wedding dresses.

Britain's Got Talent ICE and Sophie Mei

To kick off the second half of the show ICE came on to perform. They were awesome to watch.

ICE make an entrance

ICE

To finish off an amazing show the Hope City Theatre Company came back on stage to perform a flawless Grande Finale from Hairspray…”Welcome to the Sixties”.

Hairspray

Welcome to the sixties

An amazing show which raised £25,000 for a very worthwhile charity.

I am looking forward to Captivating – The Heart of Fashion 2011.

Happy Mother’s Day

Katy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:00:53 +0000

It’s Sunday 14th March and Mother’s Day here in the UK. In the last 2 years I have photographed some wonderful families and I wanted to celebrate Shutterbugs and their mums so I thought I would write a blog and show you some of the wonderful mums I have had the privilege of meeting. When I do a Shutterbug or family shoot I go to their homes or their favourite park or location. This means that the whole family are really relaxed and we have a lot of fun capturing some really special memories.

This 1st photo is of my first Shutterbug and her lovely mummy Katherine. This was taken just over 18 months ago and baby Erin is now a very gorgeous toddler.

Happy Mother's Day Katherine with a very sleepy Erin.

Another of my first ever Shutterbugs was with a family who have become lovely friends. Simon is a member of the same BNI chapter as me so when he had his first baby with his gorgeous wife Carmelina it was a real privilege to photograph their little one.

Happy Mother's Day Carmelina with the gorgeous Oli.

My friend Claire is expecting her 2nd baby in a few weeks but this is a photo of her first little one who will be 2 later this year.

Happy Mother's Day Claire with a very tiny Georgina.

I am doing a number of Bump and Birth to 1st year packages with some gorgeous Shutterbugs and their mums. Here are a few of them.

Happy Mother's Day Claire with little Celia.

Happy Mother's Day Clare with baby Lucas.

Happy Mother's Day Claire with little Evie.

Happy Mother's Day Louise with baby Daniel.

Happy Mother's Day with her two lovely children Abi and Jonah.

Happy Mother's Day Ruth with the gorgeous Cara & Ruby.

Happy Mother's Day Sue with the very cute Ruby.

Happy Mother's Day Becky with the very smiley Will.

One of my newest Shutterbug mums with her very new baby. I took these photos when Baby Blair was only 2 weeks old.

Happy Mother's Day Jessica with the beautiful baby Blair.

I can’t document every mother I’ve had the pleasure of taking photos of but to finish this Mother’s Day Special I just wanted to send lots of love to a few of my friends who I have photographed and are wonderful mums to some very cute children.

Happy Mother's Day Helen. Mummy to Jess & baby Milly.

Happy Mother's Day Sarah with the very giggley Daniel.

Happy Mother's Day Jan with the gorgeous baby Oliver.

Happy Mother's Day Susie. Mummy to 2 very lovely boys Sam and Oli.

Happy Mother's Day Kim. Mummy to the very lovely Rafi & Becca.

I couldn’t end a Mother’s Day blog without saying Happy Mother’s Day to my mum so Happy Mother’s Day Mum. : )

Happy Mother's Day Mum.

I hope you’ve had a wonderful Mother’s Day whether you are a mum yourself, godmother or have a mum.

4th sitting with one of my Shutterbugs

Katy — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:28:11 +0000

I have been taking photos of this little one since he was a “bump”. I was recommended to his mum and dad by another of my Shutterbug families who are also having my “Bump to 1st Year” package. They had met through anti natal classes so the babies are the same age and it is great to be photographing them at similar stages throughout the year.

This little one is quite a thinker and his expressions are priceless. We were worried we were getting many smiles as he was quite happily sitting there watching what was going on but I’m really pleased that I got some great shots of his cheeky smile.

Cheeky grin!

I love my little Shutterbugs at this age as you can really see their personalities coming through. It’s also such a priviledge to be part of such an important year in the family’s life and to be asked to be part of it. I get to know the families and love every minute.

Here are a few more photos of this gorgeous little Shutterbug.

Blue-eyed boy

The bottom lip makes an appearence!

Just taking it all in!

It's hungry stuff when you're a model!

Sitting tall & big smiles for the last few shots.

If you are reading this and would love to have a family photo shoot of your little one then please get in touch. I am currently doing a Mother’s Day special offer which is open to the 1st 10 people who get in touch. When you book a £60 family photoshoot with me you get your complimentary 10×8 print and also a FREE 3hr Spa experience for the wonderful Spa 1877 in Sheffield. A perfect pampering gift for your mother or the mother of your children.

Adam & Kirsty get married at Ripley Castle

Katy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:10:26 +0000

Sunshine, a castle and a very lovely couple make for a perfect wedding and that’s exactly what I got yesterday with Adam and Kirsty. They got married at the very beautiful Ripley Castle on a warm, sunny autumnal day. I arrived as Kirsty and her bridesmaids were getting ready and enjoyed spending time with them before getting shots of Adam and the boys as they walked up to the castle for the ceremony. None of us could have asked for a better day. It was a joy to photograph their special day and it has been such a privilege to get to know them over the last few months. They both looked so happy as they got married and it was great to explore Ripley Castle and get some beautiful shots with them before they sat down for their meal. Kirsty was wearing the most amazing shoes and she gets my respect for wandering round the grounds in them as we took the photos. I just want to wish them all the happiness in the world and hope they have a wonderful honeymoon. Here are a few photos from their day….

: Girls getting ready in the best matching dressing gowns.

: Mother of the bride getting a first glimpse of Kirsty wearing the veil that she wore on her wedding day….gorgeous.

: Boys touching up their make-up..this is a first for me!

: Finishing touches

: The beautiful bride.

: Doing up the dress…it took 3 of us to do up all the buttons!

: The gorgeous shoes.

: A quick drink to calm those nerves!

: “Let me in..I want to get married!”

: Here come the boys.

: First look at the castle.

: The bride.

: Kirsty & her beautiful bridesmaids and very cute flowergirl.

: A nervous smile.

: The beautiful dress.

: Walking to the Castle.

: Reflective moment.

: The girls.

The vows.

"You may kiss the bride."

: Happy smiles of Mr & Mrs Ashman.

: Confetti.

: Flower girl.

: The happy couple.

: The princess and her prince.

: Beautiful.

: Kirsty & Adam with their Castle.

: Cheers to Kirsty & Adam.