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WHEN IT COMES TO HEADSHOTS IMAGE IS EVERYTHING.

Whether you're a business professional, entrepreneur, actor, model, or jobseeker - your image is more than just a photograph. It defines who you are.

Here are our top tips for that all important first impression.

Wear block colours and avoid print. Too much pattern detracts from your facial expression, and makes the image look too busy.
Know your best angle. A slight angle to your face is more flattering than full on. We all have a 'best side' - experiment to find yours.
Stay tall. Elongate your torso to achieve the best posture.
Good professional lighting will diminish flaws and blemishes, and bring your eyes to life.

If all this sounds a little daunting, why not get in touch and let us take your image to the next level.

Beautiful Ava

I can't tell you how much we love kind words from our customers. We absolutely love what we do, and we're so happy when you love it too.

"Hi Hoss and Tracy,

Just a little email to thank you so very much for our beautiful photographs of Ava. We received them this morning through the post and it was very special. Thank you Hoss for the print , that was a lovely surprise and so kind of you.

We love every one of them, you really did a beautiful job. My husband was very impressed! We also enjoyed the experience and meeting you both so much.

I will be highly recommending you to all of my friends. Thank you again.

Best wishes to you both. Claire x"

Welcome Back the Timmis Family

New Year – New Memories to Make

It’s the beginning of a new year, and I’m full of enthusiasm and optimism for fun, frolics and future adventures. But I’m also feeling a tad pensive (not in a bad way) about how quickly this New Year came around, and how quickly last year flashed by. Am I really getting older!!? I certainly don’t feel it.

But time has a way of catching us unawares. It really does seem just like yesterday that we bought our first house together, bought our first old ‘jalopy’, welcomed our children in to the world. Where on earth did all those years go? I have to confess that it’s caught me a bit by surprise that I’m now considering retirement. I'm also shocked that I sound just like my mother when she said exactly the same thing 😲.

I remember seeing older people through the years, knowing that I was ages away from being ‘older’. And now here I am.

Of course the great advantage to all this, is that I’m entering a new season of life with my sons grown up, my beautiful daughters in law that I hadn’t yet known when I was younger. And then of course my completely gorgeous, delightful, perfect grandson, who I watch in awe as he grows 😍😍.

So if you haven’t reached this new season yet, let me just remind you that it creeps up on you faster than you can imagine.

And if one day we don’t remember, we need our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to remember for us. To put all the things that make us ‘us’ in a beautiful box with treasured photos of wonderful memories. This is how our memories live on with future generations.

So let 2024 be the year that you accomplish what you set out to do, don’t put things off, and don’t make excuses.

Live well. Enjoy today and every day. Be happy. Make memories.

Inspiration of the Day

There’s a poem by Mario de Andrade, which I love because of his philosophy on life. Recently I read an interpretation of this poem by the actor Anthony Hopkins, who just happens to be one of my favourite actors 😊

‘I know that I have less to live than I have lived.

I feel like a child who was given a box of chocolates. He enjoys eating it, and when he sees that there is not much left, he starts to eat them with a special taste.’

‘My soul is in a hurry. Too few chocolates left in the box … I’ll eat all the chocolates I have left, and they’ll taste better than the ones I already ate.’

What a wonderful way to look at how we should relish our lives as we grow and mature. He has little time for those who might make his life less happy, and wants to surround himself with those who ‘know how to touch the hearts of others’

While we’re all racing around in our busy lives, dashing to work and rushing home again; doing the weekly shop; picking up and dropping off the children at whatever club or class is this week’s favourite; busy, busy, busy – do we ever stop and take the time to consider what’s truly important? I don’t know, because I’m being ‘busy’ just like everyone else!

Maybe we just need to take the time to really appreciate what we have – to make sure we don’t waste any of the chocolates we have left, and to make sure we leave a little of ourselves for others to love and remember.

As Anthony Hopkins put it

‘This is what living is for…’

My Soul is in a Hurry by Mario de Andrade

https://ukagp.org.uk/my-soul-is-in-a-hurry/

Our Beautiful Garden Studio

Have you ever been to a professional photography studio? They can be quite diverse in their appearance, and here at Hoss we like to think we're a bit different, in the best possible way! 😍 We're not the big and glitzy type of studio where you'll be passed from pillar to post. Nor are we too rustic, tucked away in a converted garage. Instead, we believe we have found the perfect environment that combines relaxed comfort with professionalism.

Nestled at the bottom of our garden (I'm a keen gardener 😊), our studio offers the ideal blend of easy informality and a touch of class. As one of the leading photographers in the UK, we've equipped our studio with everything you'd expect. But it's so much more than just the equipment. It's about YOU, your unique experience, and the incredible memories we'll create together for you and your loved ones.

Step inside, and you'll feel immediately at ease. The inviting atmosphere puts you in the spotlight while ensuring you're comfortable and relaxed throughout your portrait session. We understand that capturing your essence requires not only technical expertise but also a genuine connection. That's why we prioritise building a rapport with you, so your true personality shines through in every photograph.

But don't just take our word for it! While you're here why don't you take a tour of our website and see for yourself what we have to offer. From family portraits to individual headshots, we provide a range of services tailored to your needs. You'll find stunning examples of our previous work, showcasing the beautiful moments we've had the honour of capturing.

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