Father's Day Gift Ideas and Inspiration

With Father’s Day on the way, we have various gift ideas to show your Dad, or any special father figure in your life how much you care on Sunday 20th June!

If he is motor mad you may want to wow him with a little something from our sister brand’s online shop via this link Stella Automotive Photography Shop – choose from postcards, prints and limited editions of some of the world’s most sought after cars and bikes – or select a gift voucher for him to make his own choice.

Choose a piece of art to wow him with!

Perhaps he would enjoy a photography masterclass to help him understand how to get the best out of his camera? This photography masterclass link tells you more.

A masterclass on how to use his camera always goes down a treat!

Or, if he prefers to be in front of the camera how about a family photo-shoot in the garden or location of his choice? This photo-shoot link tells you more.

A photo-shoot at home or another special location.

Whatever you decide to choose for Father’s Day we make sure it will be an extra special gift or experience to make him feel loved and appreciated just as he should be.

Contact us via email here or phone on 01883 722282 or 0777 181 0105 to make an enquiry or purchase.

Thank you we look forward to hearing from you!

Stella

Below is a summary of past blogs to explore, further blogs can be found on our blog page here.

Timeless Photo-shoots Amongst the Bluebells

With Springtime upon us we can look forward to longer daylight hours and the sweet smell of the bluebells in the woodlands – my favourite time of year!

Last year I wasn’t able to invite any of you for a photo-shoot in the woodlands because of the lockdown restrictions – the first time in over 15 years and I really missed it!

This April, with the easing of lockdown I‘m looking forward to venturing out with you and your family to capture some treasured moments with loved ones – especially if reuniting with grandparents and celebrating missed occasions due to the pandemic.

Connecting with Mother Nature on a regular basis is proven to boost your mood, I know it does for me. We are so lucky to have such amazing outdoor spaces to enjoy on our doorstep.

To find out more about an exclusive bluebell photo-shoot this Springtime do get in touch via the link below or call me on 01883 722282 – they are usually at their best at the end of April beginning of May – it varies each year – I’m keeping a close watch!

Below are a few images from years gone by to enjoy. Do you recognise anyone you know or would you like to return for an update?

Find out more about a shoot amongst the bluebells here.

Simply email me here and I’ll get back to you.

I look forward to seeing you again, it’s been a long time!

Stella

Cars: Accelerating the Modern World & The London Classic Car Show 2020

Two shows about the humble car and how it has evolved over the past 130 years.

On Thursday I had the pleasure of attending the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington to see an exhibition called ‘Accelerating the Modern World’ to learn more about the evolution of the motor car that first made an appearance at the end of the 19th century and how it has influenced the economy, manufacturing, design, and, most importantly the effect it has had on our planet.

I was also invited to attend the preview launch of The London Classic Car Show on the same day at its new home Olympia London - a short trot away from the V & A and now in its sixth year.

I can highly recommend them both, even if you are not a car lover, at the V & A you’ll learn about the history of the motor car and the fuel that is needed to power it and so much more, it really is an education for all ages. The exhibition is on until Sunday 19 April 2020.

You had better hurry if you are looking to go to The London Classic Car Show as it finishes on Sunday 23 April, featuring some of the finest classic, vintage and supercars to admire or even to buy and a tribute to Bruce McLaren too.

The photographs below show you more to whet your appetite.

Preview day on Thursday 20 February 2020 at Olympia

A tribute to Bruce McLaren ‘A Life Behind the Wheel’ to mark 50 years since his passing. The London Classic Car Show will be celebrating one of motor racing’s undisputed icons.

Accelerating the Modern World:

As you enter the Sainsbury Gallery at the V & A you will be submerged into the history of the automobile. Take a couple of hours to immerse yourself in some fascinating facts, figures and footage along with an exhibition of some of the finest automobiles to date. I loved it and learnt so much about this invention that has transformed the world.

A vast display of imagery accompanies the ‘Accelerating the Modern World Exhibition’, and the fashions that accompanied the ever changing designs through the decades. I found the information about petroleum really interesting and how this shaped the clothing we now wear, including stocking from the 1940s.

Thank you for reading this blog, I hope it has inspired you to explore the world of cars further.

I’ll be back next month with more blogs about my travels overseas called ‘The Diary of a Cruise Ship Speaker’ watch this space for updates.

Stella

To read other previous blogs these can be found on the ‘Featured’ blogs below by using the arrows on the right to scroll through the past 30 blogs.

Your Personal Vineyard Photo-shoot

For a fun-filled photo-shoot experience with your family and friends, the glorious Kent countryside provides me with the perfect setting to capture you amongst the wonderful vines in a secluded and private spot.

This location is stunning any time of year as it evolves through the seasons. From harvest time right through to the summer months it always offers something different and the lighting is always beautiful.

If this appeals to you or as a gift for a loved one in the coming months please do get in touch on 01883 722282 or email me stella@smscreativephotography.co.uk . More information can be found here on our website.

Bye for now.

Stella

To read other previous blogs these can be found on the ‘Featured’ blogs below by using the arrows on the right to scroll through the past 30 blogs.

Glorious Woodland Family Photo-shoots

Mother Nature really is wonderful and it never ceases to amaze me how truly privileged we are to have four different seasons to enjoy each year.

I know as a nation we complain about the weather and how some days it feels like we have experienced all four seasons in one day, but autumn has to be something pretty special as we transition from summer to winter.

With the spectacular array of colours, from burnished reds, browns, yellows and greens, it provides me with a multitude of options to choose from in our local woodlands or your garden for the fun-filled experience of family photo-shoots.

Don’t forget to include your beloved pets, they enjoy the experience too!

Your photographs make ideal gifts for grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and other cherished people.

To book your photo-shoot before winter arrives do get in touch with me on either 01883 722282 or my mobile number 07771810105 or email stella@smscreativephotography.co.uk to find out more this link to our website will help.

Thanks

Stella

Moments to cherish…

To read other previous blogs these can be found on the ‘Featured’ blogs below by using the arrows on the right to scroll through the past 30 blogs.

Your Family Meadow Photo-shoot Experience 2019

Now that the bluebells are past their best, and yes they were stunning this year, we move on to planning our Meadow Photo-shoots, which take place in a nearby private meadow nestled beneath an undulating backdrop of the North Downs.

I have been photographing in this meadow for the past three years, I stumbled across it during an Open Garden weekend in July 2016, it was an overwhelming abundance of buttercups and daisies and smelt heavenly!

I couldn’t resist asking permission from the lovely owners to go back to do a family photo-shoot and since then they have very kindly welcomed me back each year to share the beauty of Mother Nature with others.

Every year since then it has flowered differently, in 2017 it was mainly a variety of beautiful grasses with a few daisies during late June early July, however last year, 2018, it flowered in late May with a wonderful display of buttercups, daisies and grasses too, much earlier than expected! I just managed to gather a few photo- shoots in early June before it went to seed and had to be mowed in preparation for the following year.

It is with this in mind that we are offering the opportunity for you to gather your loved ones for a photo-shoot of your own, the examples above give you an idea of what to expect and this link tells you more.

If this is something you would love to experience then please do get in touch, photographs will be taking place up to 4th June.

As it’s a private meadow there are limited times and days available with confirmed bookings already in place.

Our contact details are 01883 722282 - or do call into the studio to confirm yours.

Thank you, looking forward to a little piece of heaven on our doorstep, let’s see what Mother Nature delivers this year..

Stella

To read other previous blogs these can be found on the ‘Featured’ blogs below by using the arrows on the right to scroll through the past 30 blogs.