SMS Creative Photography - Update - Leaving 83 Station Road East, Oxted

Since I was last in touch in June I have been extra busy with commissions, which have taken me away from the studio and delayed my blog writing, this tied in with moving out of my lovely premises at 83 Station Road East, Oxted, means I have pushed back the leaving date to Saturday 10 August 2019.

Firstly, to update you, during the first weekend of July I was away selling my limited edition automotive photographs at the Parallax Art Fair from the exhibition ‘A Drive Down Memory Lane’ which was a great success! I am selling the original ‘artists proofs’ at a reduced cost for the car lover in your life, a few are currently on display in the studio window if you would like to purchase one or two - this link to my ‘Stella’ website tells you more about the collection.

Secondly, the following week, I was away photographing during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone (you may remember I was there last year photographing Formula 1), photographing stills for a fascinating four-part documentary about the Formula 2 drivers called ‘Chasing the Dream’ - due to air mid August on Sky TV, I’ll keep you posted on this one and will share my blog in the coming weeks once I have finished editing the 2,000 plus images! If this is a subject that interests you, you may well want to sign up to my blogs via my Lifestyle and Automotive website ‘Stella’ here.

Thirdly, at the studio I have been photographing portraits for headshots and family photo-shoots, if this is something you would like to do before I move on please do get in touch, this link tells you more about the headshot service offered. You may also want to call in for passport photographs before Saturday 10 August as I will no longer be offering this service after my relocation.

Last but not least, my monthly visit to the former Oxted gas holder site took place last week on a gloriously hot and sunny day, my blog about the progress will be out at the end of the month, it really is beginning to take shape!

Just to let you know the studio will be closed on Saturday 3 August as we celebrate the wedding of a much- valued former member of staff Ben Rosser, incase you are wondering, yes, I will be photographing it!

If you would like to know more about my relocation, this previous blog tells you more, but please don’t worry I’m not disappearing, just finding a new way of working more efficiently.

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Thank you for your much valued custom over the past 23 years, I could not have got this far without you, I look forward to sharing my next chapter with you…

Stella

The shop front 1997 right and 2019 left.

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Exciting Times Ahead for SMS Creative Photography

Exciting news for SMS Creative Photography following on from my January blog about my changes for 2019.

As many of you know I started my photography business on the high street here in Oxted on 10th February 1997. Since then I have forged so many wonderful relationships with you, photographing your weddings, your children and families and other wonderful life and business events, because of you my business has grown beyond my wildest dreams and my commissions have taken me far and wide and continue to evolve with diversity.

As previously mentioned my own family have flown the nest and other exciting opportunities beckon, that I now find myself in a position to change the way I work and to move my lovely business off the high street and adapt with the 21st century to work remotely, read on to find out more…

My passion for my work as a photographer is pulling me in different exciting directions with continued local commissions and photographing at events such as the British Grand Prix. Further afield I will be embarking on my role as a cruise ship speaker, to enlighten and entertain passengers with presentations about photographing at the British Grand Prix 2018 and other commissions in the world of Formula One and high profile motoring events. My first cruise will be later this year, travelling worldwide once or twice a year on luxury ocean liners such as Fred.Olsen, Cunard and Royal Caribbean to name a few, I will keep you posted about my activities.

As a result of this, I will be giving up my premises to allow a new and exciting business to enjoy the town in August 2019.

So this isn't au revoir, arrivederci or even goodbye, it's just a different way of working where I can use my time and expertise more efficiently and above all continue to deliver a personal and professional service and keep a foothold in the town at a new location as and when required.

I have been very fortunate to have been invited to have the use of a meeting room during the week at The Investment Boutique by my lovely customers Richard Arris and Helena Bakunowicz, who took over the premises opposite the Oxted Little Waitrose store last year, The Investment Boutique is a trading name of Raymond James Investment Services Limited.
Richard and Helena had their spacious new office refurbished to a very high standard last September and I thank them for this opportunity. I am very much looking forward to being able to arrange appointments for post location photo-shoot viewings here and a pop-up studio too, with the added benefit of on-site parking, what more could I ask for! I will also be exhibiting some limited edition photographs on their walls.

The studio phone number will remain the same and I am happy to visit you in the comfort of your own home for photo-shoots and consultations about any projects you may have in mind that you would like to discuss.

I will be increasing my online media presence to keep you updated with my activities and will, of course, continue with my blogs for both SMS Creative Photography and the other branch of my business ‘Stella’ www.stellascordells.com which has been growing steadily in the background over the past 6 years with lifestyle and commercial commissions outside of Oxted.

Please feel free to follow me on my social media platforms; Instagram @stellasms & @stellascordellis - Twitter @stellasms and Facebook SMSCreativePhotography and SScordellis

Thank you for your much-valued custom over the years, I can’t wait to start this new and exciting chapter with you.

 Stella

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Valentine's Love Stories

Roses are red violets are blue, come and have a photo-shoot of a loved one and you!

Spoil a special someone either in our cosy studio, or a stunning outdoor place to profess your undying love, call us to find out where and when to capture the heart of a loved one to say yes - 01883 722282

Come rain or shine, a meadow is always divine!

What’s your love story?

Let me photograph you in all your glory,

I’m just a phone call away,

So don’t delay and make that phone call today…

We can go for a hike with your bike, and pull in at the Bull inn for a pint, that’s after your photo-shoot of course!

You can whisper sweet nothings to your mister.

Happy Valentine’s!

Stella

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Woodland Photo-Shoots

With the festive season rapidly approaching our thoughts move towards the woodlands at autumn time, when they are ablaze with rich copper colours and red tones. I love the rustle of the fallen leaves underfoot and the texture and vibrancy of the bracken glistening in the afternoon light, the perfect light for portrait photography.

This is another one of our exciting seasonal location photo-shoots to gather your family for an enjoyable experience, capturing precious family time in carefully crafted photographs to admire and treasure each and every day. An ideal Christmas gift for grandparents and other loved ones.

To find out more about your woodland photo-shoot please visit our website here and do get in touch to book yours on 01883 722282.

Stella

Man's Best Friend

Not only do I love photographing people, I also love photographing your beloved dogs too, either in the warmth of the studio, out on location in the woodlands or your garden, or wherever they feel most comfortable.

Why not treat your dog to a photo-shoot or even better the dog's owner who may like to receive a prized photograph of their best friend as a surprise gift to grace their walls. 

To find out more or to commission yours call the studio on 01883 722282 or enquire via the button below

Stella

Commission Yours

Man's Best Friend

Vineyard Photo-Shoot Update

I always look forward to photographing in different locations during the changing seasons, and this August was no exception in this picturesque vineyard! 

With exclusive access to this local gem steeped in history, I recently photographed this lovely family, whom I had previously photographed in the bluebell woods when the boys were much younger, they were looking for something a little different to update the pictures on their wall and to mark a particular milestone in their lives.

I think you'll agree the results speak for themselves!  

This vineyard is perfect for photo-shoots right until harvest time in October, when the vines are laden with fruit.

If you haven't already booked your photo-shoot do get in touch, it could be just what you have always wanted to do, or treat someone special to a fun experience with results to remember it by and to treasure.

Stella