Penny Morgan Photography

The first ‘NetWalk’ event is being held at Nowton Park on Monday 18th April, organised by Miriam Howell from the Best of Bury. An afternoon networking session will run from about 4.00pm to 5.00pm, with the option of going for a walk in the park afterwards. At the same time I’m running SPECIAL OFFER Head & Shoulder photo sessions for anyone needing shots for social networking sites, newsletter, blogs, avatars… or just because you would like to have them done! If you would like to book a slot, available from 3.30pm, please call on 0845 257 2038 or contact me through the website.

• Single Person – normally £42 – special offer £26.50 inclusive of VAT.
• Two people (together) – normally £48 – special offer £32.50 inclusive of VAT.

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It gives us a nice feeling when we see a good picture of ourselves – but it’s quite disheartening when looking at photos you’re in, only to be disappointed with the results.

We’ve all heard people say, “I’m not very photogenic”, or, “I don’t like my photo being taken, as I take such an awful picture”.

We take it on board as if it’s our fault!

Who/what is a bad photograph really down to?

No wonder, if we are among those who feel this way, when we find ourselves lens side of the camera, it’s difficult to relax, we become self conscious and don’t enjoy the experience.

It’s not about looking like our favourite superstar, or fixing every reason, we might not like pictures of ourselves. But don’t underestimate what a good photographer should be able to achieve for you.

A pro photographer will not only know their equipment thoroughly and what settings are needed – works with the lighting they have (whatever source it may be) to achieve the results – but will also be able to respond to their subject, encouraging them relax, be themselves and enjoy being photographed. Those great shots that the subject will love and want to have, can then be captured.

If I could package and give to my subjects, an essence I truly see in each of them, whether we spend 15 minutes or several hours working together, perhaps they wouldn’t be among those who consider themselves ‘not photogenic’.

_MG_1671.jpg The photographer taking the photographer. A chance shot captured from the back of a boat on Perths Swan estuary. I wonder if the reverse photograph has been published anywhere?

I wanted to achieve a more extreme angle on this photograph to give it more height as if up in the canopy so to speak, however still think it gives a precarious look to the balance of the tree house.

_IMG_0237.jpg I liked this photo for the way the light caught on the lurchers coat and the shape the shadows gave the overall composition.