SMS Creative Photography 17th Birthday Celebration

On Monday 10th February we celebrated 17 years at SMS Creative Photography here in Oxted and wanted to mark the occasion to thank our customers past and present for their custom so we commissioned BistroDirect to bake some beautiful cupcakes so we could share them with all who visited us.

I'll be taking a photograph a day and posting on Instagram and Twitter (@StellaSMS) and Facebook (SMS Creative Photography) until the 18th birthday,  please feel free to follow to watch the year unfold.

If you aren't already on our mailing list please fill in the box on the left of the screen where you'll be able to download ten top tips for understanding your camera better resulting in better photographs (how can you resisit) I'll also be keeping you up to date with promotions, offers and more tips.

Looking forward to keeping in touch and getting to know you better.

Thanks

Stella

Retouching

Each image we produce goes through a post production process to spruce it up and take out any blemishes and to colour correct. It is unlikely you'll produce a digital file that is true in colour, we make sure through a series of actions and layers that the colour balance is corrected. Take a look at the short video Fee has produced of her at work on the before and after image you can see below.

So now you are more familiar with what our skilled digital artists do. During the course of our Newsletters this year we will be giving you tips and advice as to how we work and how you can improve your photography.

Thanks

Stella

Looking Back at 2013

What a year 2013 was. There was so much variety from photographing landmarks at the top of Reigate Hill to vintage cars in Naples, Florida and a beer festival here in Oxted, all very thrilling stuff. Not forgetting to mention the weddings, studio and location photo shoots and my photography masterclasses.

Last year I was delighted to receive an email to confirm my membership to the Association of Photographers  a prestigious organisation that represents a wealth of talent. To qualify I had to submit a variety of published and commissioned work that was put before a board of twelve independent judges from the world of art, media, publishing and advertising all of whom have to approve your portfolio. I am now a bona fide member and am enjoying the fruits of my labour. You can take a look at my profile here.

From the many weddings from last year I'd like to share this one taken at Penshurt Place in October, a stunning location for any event.

I'll be back with an update next week with commissions lined up for 2014.

Thanks

Stella