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canvasses in the frame [ bournemouth portrait photography ]

Wednesday, Aug 04 2010 other things

It’s always exciting when deliveries arrive from the framing company. Seeing images finished beautifully, printed on fine-art papers and framed by craftsmen is when you really get to know your photographs. Simple black frames with white mats are the perfect way to display images. Black and white photographs – my favourite! – really look their best in these frames.

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The delivery today was extra exciting as it contained the first canvas I have received since changing suppliers.

Canvas prints have suffered with quality over the past few years which is why I stopped selling them for a while. Cheaper canvasses can warp, sag, fade and flake – not good! My framing company makes their canvas wraps with the same high quality and attention given to all of their products. That is to say they are superb and I love canvasses again!

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What sets these apart is the attention to detail and standard of materials used. The canvas print is mounted on board before being stretched around the frame to maintain it’s strength and rigidity. Framer’s tape gives a nice finish.

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Double hanging points on the wooden frame.

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The corners can be a weak point with poor quality canvasses. Not on these though – they are finished superbly.

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All the frames and canvasses have these spacers on the lower corners so they hang evenly on the wall; another nice touch.

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So I’m very happy with these products and to have an excuse to put some more photographs of Willoughby on the wall. I’m often guilty of never getting round to printing my own images so this set is extra welcome. And of course Mrs R is very happy with them as well.

Framed prints from £135
Canvas wraps from £170

Available following family lifestyle portrait photography sessions in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and the surrounding areas.

Cloudlight Photography by Andy Rapkins | Bournemouth Wedding & Portrait Photographer

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Charlie & Mia [ portraits ]

Wednesday, Jul 28 2010 for families

Early starts are the best time for a full lifestyle photography session as the children are usually full of energy and excitement about what the day will bring. Being in their own home, having breakfast and getting ready means they get relaxed and used to a photographer being around. And it’s a chance for Mummy to get one more cup of coffee before the morning’s adventures.

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Mia getting shoes on ready to go out. Bit early as we weren’t going just yet.
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Charlie was proud to show me his football medal.

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Then for some more trampolining – this time on Mum and Dad’s bed! (don’t tell them I said it was OK) Bowen 035 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 041 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 048 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 055 Edit Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 057 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 061 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 063 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Charlie showed off some of his football skills. The hallway was perfect for this of course. Bowen 071 Edit Charlie & Mia [ portraits ]

Off to the park for more fun and exploring. Bowen 076 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 079 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 090 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 091 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 094 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 096 Edit Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] The ‘hiding tree’! Bowen 100 Edit Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 105 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 110 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 114 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Charlie found some treasure. Two penny coins hidden by a tree. Bowen 120 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 122 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 123 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 124 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 125 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 126 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 130 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 134 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 135 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 144 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 149 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 151 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ]

What’s that Mummy is bringing over? Could it be….. Bowen 153 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] …Ice Cream! Bowen 158 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 161 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Bowen 164 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ] Charlie had drawn me a picture before our trip to the park. In the picture are Charlie, me, his climbing tree and of course the hiding place tree. So sweet! Bowen 165 Charlie & Mia [ portraits ]

We all had a fantastic morning. Charlie was particularly impressed that I could speak the language of ducks! All part of the service.

Getting images like this takes time, patience and energy – from everyone! We started at 7:30am and didn’t finish until after 11. A full lifestyle photography session is a bespoke service. It’s fun for the children and produces photographs that will be enjoyed for years and loved by all the family.

It can be hard choosing what to do when you have a large selection of images. Albums are great for this as a way to record a special day or event. Canvasses and framed prints are still firm favourites for showing off those real favourites. All my products are hand made and finished to perfection to make the most of your images.

Bespoke Family Lifestyle Photography in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset

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Summer Portraits [ offer ]

Thursday, Jul 22 2010 other things

To coincide with the schools breaking up for summer and our one year birthday, we have a very special offer to announce. From now until 31st August, we are making family lifestyle portrait sessions available for only £29.

Offer Summer Portraits [ offer ]

Just £29 to get natural and relaxed photography of your family out having fun. It could be at the beach, a park or another great outdoor location.

This is an incredible money-saving offer already but that’s not all – the first 10 bookings made will also receive three 5×7″ prints of your choice worth £75.

Bespoke photography made available to you at a hugely discounted price. There’s no catch and no excuse not to have professional portraits made of your family.

Availability is limited as this is the busy season. Call now to make your booking.

terms & conditions

Normal terms & conditions apply plus:

Offer applies to mid-week bookings for family portrait sessions to take place before 31st August 2010.
Location must be within 5 miles of Bournemouth
Booking fee of £29 payable in advance to secure date.
Photography for up to 2 children included. Additional subjects charged at £15 per person.
Offer does not apply to Newborn photography sessions.
Viewing must take place at studio within 4 weeks of portrait session.
May not be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer.

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Oli & Lou [ wedding ]

Saturday, Jul 17 2010 for brides

After such a fun engagement session, I was really looking forward the wedding of Oli & Lou in Bournemouth. The rain might have threatened us a couple of times but we escaped most of it. And anyway, when you’re having the best day of your life, a few raindrops won’t matter.

Oli & Lou are such a happy and welcoming couple and that was apparent in the friendliness and enjoyment of the day. It was fantastic to be part of it and to produce their photography for them. I have to pinch myself this is my job sometimes! In the afternoon I was joined by fellow Dorset photographer and bacon fanatic Greg who made sure I didn’t fall off ladders (just!) and assisted in getting great unobtrusive relaxed shots.

Incidentally, you’ll notice from this set that I’m shooting much more for black and white. I’ve always loved the simplicity of mono images and so much so lately I feel my style developing as such that I may make all my photographs this way. I ran a poll recently on my facebook page and the overwhelming response was for black and white only. As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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Eileen [ pregnancy ]

Monday, Jul 12 2010 for families

It is always special to create photography of pregnancy. As with newborn photography, it is an amazingly magical time that deserves to be captured and recorded properly. Parents love the images now and just think how great will it be to show these to baby when they are older? Photos such as these become more valuable with time meaning bespoke photography is one of the best investments you can make.

I was especially excited when Eileen booked me to take photographs of her pregnancy as she and husband Jon are my good friends. Eileen is very creative and had a few fun ideas for shots as well. I’m always happy to try different things and it all came together perfectly for this set. After viewing their images on the big screen in my studio, these were the final selection of images they chose which Eileen now has hanging on their wall.

Really exciting times for them both and I can’t wait to meet their little one in the next few weeks.

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