Stunning Graffiti Hyperlapse Video

Believe it or not, this is photography.

A hyperlapse video (think timelapse but with the camera moving between frames) of a vast warehouse in Brisbane being graffitied.

A million miles from what I do with a camera, but art nonetheless and stunning to watch.

Skip past the first bit and enjoy some astonishing visuals...

Rochdale Wedding Photography - Louise & Matt's Engagement

Louise and Matt's engagement shoot at the Wayoh reservoir...

A beautiful setting, a wonderfully crisp morning, and by the end of the shoot, two extremely wet feet!

Preston Wedding Photography - Claire and Ian

The wedding of Claire and Ian, at St Michael's Church in Kirkham, Preston, and afterwards at The Villa Country House Hotel.

A preview of a wonderful day...

The Most Important Question...

When choosing a photographer, a lot of people will focus on the portfolio, or the equipment the photographer uses, or the price of a 10x8 print. And whilst these things are obviously important, they are only a part of the equation.

So, why should you choose one photographer over another? What is the x-factor that swings the decision for you?

Sneak Peek - Rachel and Steve Headshots

Rachel and Steve came to me looking for some headshots for the launch of their new venture The Reputation Consultancy - they wanted something that was professional yet relaxed and approachable. Hopefully these fit the bill, shot in the beautiful Denzell Gardens, just south of Manchester, a new venue for me but one that I will definitely be returning to!

Here are a few of the images from the shoot...

Sneek Peek - Claire and Bob's Engagement Photos

I photographed upcoming wedding clients Claire and Bob as part of a new service that I will be offering soon - engagement photo shoots! I needed some guinea pigs (ahem... volunteers!) to try out a few new ideas on, and what better way for wedding clients to get used to having me around than to have an engagement photo shoot!

Here are some of the results from the evening...

The Mission

Well, I started off the year with a lst of New Year's Resolutions, and I'm pleased to say I'm already doing well on one of them!

I resolved to write and publish a mission statement - a way of letting people know what I stand for, and what my aims are when they come to me as a client. And so here it is!

The Rings...

Sometimes at a wedding, the details can be forgotten amidst the hustle and bustle of the party...

But the little things really are the big things...

Posing People the Jasmine Star Way!

Entertaining read (as ever) from Jasmine Star on pre-visualising posing for wedding couples, and how things don't always go to plan!

http://www.jasminestarblog.com/index.cfm?postID=1040&reflections-mistakes-previsualization

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Chris at Keep Shooting Photography
http://www.keepshootingphotography.co.uk/

Tesimonial from Steve

"We were absolutely blown away by the quality, candidness and sheer number of fabulous images Chris at Keep Shooting delivered back to us on our wedding day. He ghosted around our wedding - we hardly knew he was there - and the results are simply breath-taking. We would recommend him time and time again without hesitation. First class."

Steve, Manchester

Thanks Steve, it was a pleasure!!!

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Chris at Keep Shooting Photography
http://www.keepshootingphotography.co.uk/

New Year's Resolutions

Well, it's that time of year again... the time when we all write lists of things to do in the coming year, stuff them into a drawer and then don't do anything about them, until it comes to the end of the year and we think "oooh, I must do that NEXT year". And repeat, ad infinitum...

Testimonial from Vicky

"We were extremely happy with the photos taken of our baby boy. Chris made the photographic session very easy and enjoyable and even though I was a bit sceptical about being in any of the photos, Chris' relaxed approach and creative ability meant we did have those types of shots taken and in the end they were my favourite ones! The variety of photos Chris took were all so good it was difficult to know which to choose and the montage he put together for us in the end exceeded our expectations. All our family and friends have commented on how great the photos look and I would definitely recommend Keep Shooting Photography."

Thanks Vicky - was a pleasure!

Future Football Star...

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Chris Keep

Keep Shooting Photography

www.keepshootingphotography.co.uk

07743 011466

How cute...

Recent Comments From Satisfied Customers...

"I was a little apprehensive about the shoot and also the ability to get my 15 month old son to smile for a photo!!! Chris made us feel completely at ease and also had a fantastic manner and alot a patience with Alfie. He not only got a lot of fabulous pictures of my son but some amazing family shots as well - Chris we cant thank you enough!!"


Angela, Preston

Tips For Headshot Photography Shoots

Headshot photography may be a daunting prospect to some people, especially if they are not used to having their photograph taken. There are a number of different things to consider when preparing for your headshot photo shoot to make sure your images are as good as possible...

Clothing

Wear clothing that is relatively plain, with simple, muted colours. The photos are about you, not your clothes, so you don't want to wear anything that is going to distract attention away from your headshot. Keep it simple and you can't go far wrong, and have a few alternatives to hand for a different look.

Exceeding Expectations in a Photography Business

Expectations can be a tricky thing in photography. By it's very nature it is an emotive pursuit, which people on both sides of the camera can be very passionate about. But with those passions come great expectations, and the huge challenge of exceeding them. And it is only by exceeding expectations that your will build an army of referrers, who will go out and spread the word of your amazing service.

Non-Flash Wedding Gallery Now Available

Given the less-than-universal support for Flash these days, I have now posted a non-flash version of the wedding gallery on my website. It can be found at:

http://keepshootingphotography.co.uk/Wedding_Photography/wedding-gallery-non-flash.html

The content is exactly the same, but it is straight HTML photos instead of Flash. This will allow users of Safari and iPhone, iPad to view the content.

Non-Flash Portrait gallery to follow soon...

Smile Please...

"Smile Please". The command every photography subject dreads. The alternative "Say Cheese" induces the same reaction. Photographers hate saying it, and subjects hate hearing it. So why does it so prevelant?

Recent Headshot Photography Shoot...

A couple of images from a headshot photography shoot I did last week...