Why every author needs professional portraits and personal brand photography

Why every author needs professional portraits and personal brand photography

As a personal branding photographer in London over the past decade, I have had the honour to work with quite a number of authors, providing creative headshots, bespoke portraits and lifestyle visuals that help my clients elevate their professional image and boost their visibility. And since today is National Authors Day, I thought it would be a great opportunity to dive into the topic of professional photography and its importance and benefits for authors. […]

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Event Photography for Ealing Business Expo at DoubleTree Hilton London (Mar 2022)

Event Photography for Ealing Business Expo at  DoubleTree Hilton London (Mar 2022)

A while ago the organisers of the Ealing Business Expo 2022 booked my services as an official event photographer for this great local event, and I was really excited by this opportunity. Organised by The ContactUs Network, the Expo had always been a key event for businesses in the London Borough of Ealing. Aimed to support local entrepreneurs […]

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How to Choose the Best Personal Branding Photographer for You and Your Business

How to Choose the Best Personal Branding Photographer for You and Your Business

So you’ve researched the concept of Personal Brand Photography, you are now convinced of its benefits, and you’re extremely tempted to use its superpower to shine a new light on your business.

You are totally ready for a visual makeover and want an elevated digital presence that will totally WOW the world. Now what?

Whether you are a London founder, freelancer or solopreneur, a UK based business owner, an international expert or consultant, you most likely are the face of your own business.

And a professional Branding Photoshoot is a brilliant way to give your audience a chance to get to know you better; to get a feel of who you are, how you work, how you can help them solve a problem; and to build an emotional connection with you from the very first point of online contact. […]

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What is Personal Brand Photography and Why Do You Need It?

What is Personal Brand Photography and Why Do You Need It?

Whether in London or abroad, as a Personal Brand Photographer I get asked these questions frequently: What exactly does Brand Photography mean? Is it business headshots? Is it corporate portraits? What should I expect from a branding photoshoot, and why should I consider investing in a session? What are the best tips you could offer in preparation for my personal brand shoot? and so on. Have you wondered about these things yourself? […]

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An Introduction to Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

An Introduction to Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Working as personal brand photographer over the last couple of years I’ve come across many nuances of this concept. Some people immediately think of a company’s name and logo, some may include the visual elements that form one’s identity (like colours, images, graphics, typography), some think of reputation, market leadership and promised benefits, while others emphasise the mental images, feelings and perceptions that an audience gets from interacting with a brand. […]

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Event Photography for Menabrea - Hampton Court Palace Food Festival (Aug 2019)

Event Photography for Menabrea - Hampton Court Palace Food Festival (Aug 2019)

The ever popular Hampton Court Palace Food Festival returned this August Bank Holiday to entertain and entice its crowds with delicious food and drink offerings, live cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities, great music and a relaxing atmosphere in this amazing venue’s formal gardens.

No wonder the Historic Royal Palaces promised its visitors a ‘feast fit for a king’ - the festival was hosted in the home of one of the most notorious foodies, King Henry VIII. Festival goers were in for a real treat - the former royal residence and its grounds were a delight to explore in the lovely summer sunshine. […]

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Event Photography for Honeypot Children's Charity Fundraiser (May 2019)

Event Photography for Honeypot Children's Charity Fundraiser (May 2019)

This year Honeypot embarked on their first darts tournament at the beautiful Fight Club in Victoria, bringing together some of their VIP and corporate supporters for an opportunity to network and raise money for the children supported by the charity.

I was absolutely thrilled to work with such a wonderful organisation as a London event photographer for their recent fundraiser in the city, which proved to be a real success. Guests got to challenge each other and play along actors Steven Mackintosh and Maggie O'Neill, while enjoying a cheerful night out and donating for a great cause: over £8,000 were raised with the help of the sponsors so that 15 new children would receive a full year’s support from the charity. […]

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Trash the Dress R & D - Fun wedding photoshoot in an old train station

Trash the Dress R & D - Fun wedding photoshoot in an old train station

After a big, all-singing all-dancing wedding, a really fun Trash the Dress session is all you need for things to slowly return to 'normal'. It's your opportunity to take it all in, have a good time with your new life partner and create some nice photo memories in the meantime!

Roxanne and Dragos chose their couple photoshoot to have a bit of an urban vibe and we totally enjoyed the challenge.

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Trash the Dress E & A - Creative post-wedding photoshoot by the river

Trash the Dress E & A - Creative post-wedding photoshoot by the river

So much joy and laughter, such a fun and relaxed photoshoot!

Following their alternative wedding in Romania, Anca and Emi's Trash the Dress session was the true reflection of their relationship: crazy, loud, unconventional. They seemed like best friends that found each other, ready to share adventures and conquer the world.

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Professional Event Photography for Athena Network West London

Professional Event Photography for Athena Network West London

Very recently event photography got an extra layer of special meaning as I provided my services to an institution that's very close to my heart, in a part of the city that I call home - Athena Network West London. The region includes 5 areas: Hammersmith, Chiswick, Shepherds Bush, Barnes and Ealing and it's run by Regional Director Lisa Woodward, the driving force behind LW Consulting. 

If it still needs an introduction, the Athena Network is all about helping women to develop stronger skills, more profitable businesses and create growth opportunities for career success. Launched in October 2005, it is a leading International networking, training and development business club for business women and female entrepreneurs. […]

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Graduation Photography London 2018

Graduation Photography London 2018

After your unbelievable adventure in the British capital as an undergraduate or graduate student - it's finally time to say goodbye, but not before jumping for joy and celebrating in style with your family and loved ones.  And when they come from miles away (be it America, Europe, Singapore, Australia or Japan), just to be by your side and witness your big day, what better opportunity to capture these unique moments than with professional photography? […]

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London City Orchestra at Regent Hall - 5th Anniversary Concert (Mar 2018)

London City Orchestra at Regent Hall - 5th Anniversary Concert (Mar 2018)

Three years on from our first event photography collaboration, I had the pleasure of capturing yet another beautiful event - London City Orchestra's 5th anniversary concert! Led by the very talented conductor Pablo Urbina, the orchestra offered a lovely evening of classical music at Oxford Circus's Regent Hall, right at the heart of central London.

The theme for this year's spring programme was Death and Rebirth, a lovely exploration […]

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Walthamstow Garden Party (Jul 2016)

Walthamstow Garden Party (Jul 2016)

July 2016, when summer descended upon its London fans...

What better reason to celebrate life with family, friends, music & good food than a sunny weekend in the capital, announcing the return of hot weather? And if you add a free, fun-filled, eclectic festival like Walthamstow Garden Party - it sounds just irresistible!

Marking the festival's third year in Lloyd Park in east London, 2016's programme got even bigger and better according to its organisers, with an exciting mix of local and international talent, showcasing the communities and creativity of Waltham Forest.[…]

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Hackoustic Presents at Iklectik (May 2017)

Hackoustic Presents at Iklectik (May 2017)

This past Bank Holiday weekend was truly interesting, mainly because of this event I attended and photographed on Saturday. It was Hackoustic's third of this kind and it offered audiences a cool, relaxed evening of performances, talks, demonstrations and sound installations featuring designer Chloe Meineck, researcher Diego Baresch, instrument builder Dan Wilson and artist Rodrigo Viterbo.[…]

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RCM Sparks Workshop (Sep 2016)

RCM Sparks Workshop (Sep 2016)

A couple of weeks ago I got the wonderful opportunity to document my first RCM Sparks workshop through event photography. Although familiar with the Royal College of Music's innovative learning and participation programme, being there to capture the magic was a truly inspiring experience.

What makes SPARKS so amazing is that a bunch of dedicated and talented musicians work together with communities to widen participation in music. Young people from different backgrounds get connected through a performing art, under the guidance of the next generation of music educators.

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RCM Big Band ft Dave Weckl at Festival of Percussion (Jul 2016)

RCM Big Band ft Dave Weckl at Festival of Percussion (Jul 2016)

The RCM Big Band directed by British jazz trumpeter Guy Barker and guest starring legendary drummer Dave Weckl. What a grand finale to an amazing day-long event and a truly unmissable opportunity for my life performance photography!

Hosted in the lovely Britten Theatre just opposite the Royal Albert Hall, the evening concert was a tribute to American jazz drummer Buddy Rich’s best known works. Alongside some world-class talent, young musicians from the Royal College of Music joined forces to close one of my favourite annual events in style - the Festival of Percussion. I just had to attach a photo memento of last nights's brilliant event!

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St Cecilia Ensemble at St James's Piccadilly (Mar 2016)

St Cecilia Ensemble at St James's Piccadilly (Mar 2016)

A few weeks back in March I had the pleasure of photographing the young British composer / conductor Richard Miller professionally once again, as part of an exciting mix between lifestyle portraits and event photography.

Having met Richard a few years ago, our first collaboration happened when he first took on the conducting role from his senior Pablo Urbina, for the fantastic Royal College of Music Student Film Orchestra.  [...]

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Light of Music concert at Cadogan Hall (Jan 2016)

Light of Music concert at Cadogan Hall (Jan 2016)

There is something exciting about the beginning of a new year and new projects, ventures and collaborations. Well 2016 brought just that in the month of January: I got to shoot my first concert at the lovely Cadogan Hall in Sloane Square with the Light of Music Philharmonic Orchestra.

And if you happen to be less familiar with it, the Cadogan Hall is one of London's leading concert venues, located in the heart of Chelsea [...]

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Canary Wharf Spiegeltent Circus (Sep 2015)

Canary Wharf Spiegeltent Circus (Sep 2015)

What is it about circus that's so mysterious, exciting, euphoria-inducing, scary and somehow poetic at the same time? Is it the after dark performances, is it the characters portrayed, the costumes or the routines? The element of danger, the feeling of naughtiness and pushing boundaries? It might as well be all of these things, collectively casting a spell that's always fascinated my photographic senses. [...]

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