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

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

Meissen Porcelain Masterpiece Chelsea

Meissen Porcelain Masterpiece Chelsea

Masterpiece in London brings together collectors, exhibitors and curators from around the world for an unparalleled show of fine art, antiques and design. Set in the spectacular South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. My clients WW.Warner from Brasted are amongst the exhibitors. I have been photographing their beautiful pieces for many years for reproduction in magazines and catalogues.

Meissen porcelain the first European hard-paste porcelain that was developed from 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. After his death that October, Johann Friedrich Böttger, continued his work and brought porcelain to the market. The production of porcelain at Meissen, near Dresden, started in 1710 and attracted artists and artisans to establish one of the most famous porcelain manufacturers, still in business today as Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH. Its signature logo, the crossed swords, was introduced in 1720 to protect its production; the mark of the crossed swords is one of the oldest trademarks in existence. It dominated the style of European porcelain until 1756.

The last day of the show is today until 9pm, if you have time it's worth a visit.

Thanks for reading

Stella