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Families
Family Shoots:
So often, family pictures are a staged studio shoot, where it is meticulously planned and positioned resulting in an unnatural surreal moment. I like to take the shoot as they interact with each other and most importantly make it fun, this has resulted in totally candid moments with natural expressions and a spirit that is a much truer reflection of the characters in front of me. Parents love the fact that there are moments and expressions that they have never perceived in their children and perfect for a canvas on the wall.
So often, family pictures are a staged studio shoot, where it is meticulously planned and positioned resulting in an unnatural surreal moment. I like to take the shoot as they interact with each other and most importantly make it fun, this has resulted in totally candid moments with natural expressions and a spirit that is a much truer reflection of the characters in front of me. Parents love the fact that there are moments and expressions that they have never perceived in their children and perfect for a canvas on the wall.
The Alexander Family:
2020
Location: Oxfordshire
Alex and Gareth gave birth to baby Dylan just 8 days prior to the shoot and they wanted some outdoor shots whilst Dylan was still very young, so we chose a sunny day and headed over to the Abbey Meadows in Abingdon which provides some lovely natural backgrounds for a family shoot.
In their own words:
" They are beautiful Martin! Love them. Thank you xx"
2020
Location: Oxfordshire
Alex and Gareth gave birth to baby Dylan just 8 days prior to the shoot and they wanted some outdoor shots whilst Dylan was still very young, so we chose a sunny day and headed over to the Abbey Meadows in Abingdon which provides some lovely natural backgrounds for a family shoot.
In their own words:
" They are beautiful Martin! Love them. Thank you xx"
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The Rowe Family:
2020
Location: Oxfordshire
During Lockdown, The Rowe family asked me if I was able to do a socially distanced shoot in their back garden in order to have positive memories of their time together during these difficult times.
In their own words:
" We love, love, love. Highly recommend Martin do not hesitate to get booked. Such a fun shoot capturing us at home. Thank you so much "
2020
Location: Oxfordshire
During Lockdown, The Rowe family asked me if I was able to do a socially distanced shoot in their back garden in order to have positive memories of their time together during these difficult times.
In their own words:
" We love, love, love. Highly recommend Martin do not hesitate to get booked. Such a fun shoot capturing us at home. Thank you so much "
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The Youngs:
Location: Bridgenorth
Location: Bridgenorth
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The Heaths:
Location: Abingdon Meadow
As a gift for granny, the family approached me to capture all the grandchildren together in a natural setting. Quite often experience helps when thinking of locations, and somewhere to run about is perfect for outdoor shoots.
In their own words:
" The whole family loved them, they are so natural and we will treasure them. "
Location: Abingdon Meadow
As a gift for granny, the family approached me to capture all the grandchildren together in a natural setting. Quite often experience helps when thinking of locations, and somewhere to run about is perfect for outdoor shoots.
In their own words:
" The whole family loved them, they are so natural and we will treasure them. "
The Lagarrigues:
Location: Home shoot, Oxfordshire
On this occasion, the shoot was indoors and I had set up my studio as they wanted very artistic black & white classical shots in mind. It is always important to know exactly what is required.
In their own words:
""I asked Martin if he could take a portrait but the way I wanted: artistic pics with a black background and playing with the lights to create some shadows on faces. He said he never did it before. But as I could see he knew technically his camera, I was almost sure I would get the effect I wanted. I was right! Amazing results. I am pretty picky regarding photography and the only criticism I could make is the photo shoot went too quick! On top of that, he offered to come directly to my house, to make sure my 2 children will be comfortable during this exercise. It is not evident to stay natural in front of a camera but Martin managed to give us idea to strike a pose and then, it became a game! Many thanks for your kindness Martin."
Location: Home shoot, Oxfordshire
On this occasion, the shoot was indoors and I had set up my studio as they wanted very artistic black & white classical shots in mind. It is always important to know exactly what is required.
In their own words:
""I asked Martin if he could take a portrait but the way I wanted: artistic pics with a black background and playing with the lights to create some shadows on faces. He said he never did it before. But as I could see he knew technically his camera, I was almost sure I would get the effect I wanted. I was right! Amazing results. I am pretty picky regarding photography and the only criticism I could make is the photo shoot went too quick! On top of that, he offered to come directly to my house, to make sure my 2 children will be comfortable during this exercise. It is not evident to stay natural in front of a camera but Martin managed to give us idea to strike a pose and then, it became a game! Many thanks for your kindness Martin."
The Patels:
Location: Didcot , Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"Could not thank Martin enough for helping us make memories for our princesses 3rd Birthday. Martin not only maintained professionalism throughout the shoot but also made Ambar (3 years old) comfortable, allowing her to play and just be a child whilst he snapped away catching some precious moments in the background, there were no pressure of posing, etc which she would have hated. He's a natural with kids. Absolutely talented photographer, amazing work. The images where breathtaking, one very emotional mummy."
Location: Didcot , Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"Could not thank Martin enough for helping us make memories for our princesses 3rd Birthday. Martin not only maintained professionalism throughout the shoot but also made Ambar (3 years old) comfortable, allowing her to play and just be a child whilst he snapped away catching some precious moments in the background, there were no pressure of posing, etc which she would have hated. He's a natural with kids. Absolutely talented photographer, amazing work. The images where breathtaking, one very emotional mummy."
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The Rivers:
Location: Oxfordshire
She wanted to use her garden as the back drop for a shoot, again a lot of fun was had, as the kids ran riot around the garden. I always find it's good to let them have fun first and take some silly ones, then they are much more likely to respond.
In their own words:
"Martin has done a fantastic job with the photos he took of my family. He is such a nice guy and got the children engaged in what they were doing and found various ways to make them smile. I would highly recommend and will be using him again."
Location: Oxfordshire
She wanted to use her garden as the back drop for a shoot, again a lot of fun was had, as the kids ran riot around the garden. I always find it's good to let them have fun first and take some silly ones, then they are much more likely to respond.
In their own words:
"Martin has done a fantastic job with the photos he took of my family. He is such a nice guy and got the children engaged in what they were doing and found various ways to make them smile. I would highly recommend and will be using him again."
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The Kents:
Location: Home shoot, Oxfordshire
As part of my services, a client bought a gift voucher for a family shoot that she wanted to giver to her sister as a Christmas present. It is always a pleasure to capture moments knowing that this has been given with love and the results are always so much more relaxed.
In their own words:
"Thank you again for your time and patience, wish Freddie was a bit more lively for the camera but hey ho, you captured some ace shots of him! Really pleased with the black & white copies too! Thank you so much for doing them as well. "
Location: Home shoot, Oxfordshire
As part of my services, a client bought a gift voucher for a family shoot that she wanted to giver to her sister as a Christmas present. It is always a pleasure to capture moments knowing that this has been given with love and the results are always so much more relaxed.
In their own words:
"Thank you again for your time and patience, wish Freddie was a bit more lively for the camera but hey ho, you captured some ace shots of him! Really pleased with the black & white copies too! Thank you so much for doing them as well. "
The Redferns/Travis's:
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
In their own words:
"Had martin do a shoot with me and my siblings and children for my mums 70th. The pictures we received were fabulous. He managed to capture some really lovely shots of the children, which is hard as they are 6, 4 and 3. Very professional and fun. Makes any shoot relaxing and comfortable. Totally nails whatever it is you are looking for in your pictures.. Totally recommend to anyone who will listen 100% very good value for money too!!"
"Couldn't agree more...... Our pics were GORGEOUS!!!!! "
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
In their own words:
"Had martin do a shoot with me and my siblings and children for my mums 70th. The pictures we received were fabulous. He managed to capture some really lovely shots of the children, which is hard as they are 6, 4 and 3. Very professional and fun. Makes any shoot relaxing and comfortable. Totally nails whatever it is you are looking for in your pictures.. Totally recommend to anyone who will listen 100% very good value for money too!!"
"Couldn't agree more...... Our pics were GORGEOUS!!!!! "
The Patels:
Location: Croydon, Surrey
In their own words:
"The photos are brilliant, so well captured."
Location: Croydon, Surrey
In their own words:
"The photos are brilliant, so well captured."
The Pattersons:
Location: Botley, Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"Amazing photos could not be happier with them. Martin was super friendly and the pictures were back in no time. Definitely will be using your services again thank you so much x"
Location: Botley, Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"Amazing photos could not be happier with them. Martin was super friendly and the pictures were back in no time. Definitely will be using your services again thank you so much x"
The Wiebes :
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"Thanks Martin! They are great. I'm so happy you got some really good ones of Christopher. Really appreciate it. tx"
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"Thanks Martin! They are great. I'm so happy you got some really good ones of Christopher. Really appreciate it. tx"
The Greens:
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
A very informal shoot for Jack a few months after he was born, just his immediate family.
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
A very informal shoot for Jack a few months after he was born, just his immediate family.
4 years later we arranged a revisit, always a pleasure to see them grow.
The Goddards:
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
The McManus':
Location: Uxbridge, Greater London
Location: Uxbridge, Greater London
The Fahls:
Location: Culham, Oxfordshire
Location: Culham, Oxfordshire
The Tweets:
Location: Wiltshire
Location: Wiltshire
The Umavasees:
Location: Berkshire
In their own words:
"Martin is a part artist, part storyteller who spent time to understand what we were looking for in the photo-shoot and executed at an amazing level to convey all the emotions through photos. We were lucky to have him for both a pregnancy and family photo-shoot and we are over the moon with his work."
Location: Berkshire
In their own words:
"Martin is a part artist, part storyteller who spent time to understand what we were looking for in the photo-shoot and executed at an amazing level to convey all the emotions through photos. We were lucky to have him for both a pregnancy and family photo-shoot and we are over the moon with his work."
The Davis':
Location: Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"They're so beautiful shots in there. Already sent some off to be printed and framed. X"
Location: Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"They're so beautiful shots in there. Already sent some off to be printed and framed. X"
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The Knights:
Location: Oxfordshire
Location: Oxfordshire
The Cutlers:
Location: The Midlands
In their own words:
"We used Martin for a family photo shoot and we couldn't be happier with the results, he is a lovely guy and he has a real talent for what he does! thank you martin for such a lovely day!"
"He is a brilliant guy! so friendly and great with the kids! we had a great time today on our family photo-shoot. the few pictures we have seen from today are beautiful. cant recommend him enough."
Location: The Midlands
In their own words:
"We used Martin for a family photo shoot and we couldn't be happier with the results, he is a lovely guy and he has a real talent for what he does! thank you martin for such a lovely day!"
"He is a brilliant guy! so friendly and great with the kids! we had a great time today on our family photo-shoot. the few pictures we have seen from today are beautiful. cant recommend him enough."
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The Sirets:
Location: Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"Martin is an amazing, gifted Photographer and just a really lovely human being. He will go out of his way to fulfil your wishes. He has an eye for totally different and unique ways of capturing special moments, and I would put him in the category of "One of the best Visual Artists". You won't be disappointed to have booked him."
Location: Oxfordshire
In their own words:
"Martin is an amazing, gifted Photographer and just a really lovely human being. He will go out of his way to fulfil your wishes. He has an eye for totally different and unique ways of capturing special moments, and I would put him in the category of "One of the best Visual Artists". You won't be disappointed to have booked him."
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