Lifestyle Photography

Just come back from a good Lifestyle Course in Essex with Jeff Turnbull Training.  Another blazing hot day with two long suffering models, Pete and Amy, who were always cheerful. It certainly looked like they were enjoying it. After two shoots in different locations we were all burning up in the 29 degree heat. Is this really UK ? Many thanks to them and to Jeff who left us all inspired once again.

I have a few images to show you below which I hope you enjoy looking at,  as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Houghton House, Bedfordshire

Today I made a point of visiting a possible shoot location which I have promised myself I would check out for sometime. No, the great sunshine today was not the incentive ( but it did help!).  Houghton House near Ampthill was a 17th Century hunting lodge occupied only during the summer but it became the permanent residence of the Bruce family who installed a magnificent ceremonial staircase. Sadly the house is just ruins now and the staircase was stripped out in the 18th century to go to a local Ampthill hotel. Of course it is reputed to be haunted like most self respecting ruins and it feels as if it should be starring in a Hammer Horror film. This location for a future shoot will take some beating and it will definitely be high on my list of interesting locations.

A few images taken today are below.

Tommorrow for a change I am back in the 21st century. I am checking out a local studio and will have the opportunity to test out all lovely gear there before making a live shoot in the future

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