

What to wear for my Photo Shoot
Photo Shoot Clothing The most commonly asked question by my clients once they have booked is what to wear for my photo shoot. Memorable family portraits take careful planning, and the clothing you choose is very important to your portrait’s success. Planning...
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How to take good Family Photos
DIY Family Photos Let me introduce myself first of all. I am a family photographer who has been taking photos of children and families since 2005 (and back to about the age of 10 if you count my own childhood!). I was awarded Master Photographer in Child Portraiture...
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How to take pregnancy photos at home
We all want to record our pregnancy as it’s such a special, unique time of our lives..but there is a good way to do it and a bad way! Let me show you how to take the best portraits possible at home if you can’t get to a photographer
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How to keep on top of your family photos
How to get started on editing your family’s photos, get them printed and keep them safe for future generations to enjoy
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Parachute Dress Photo Shoot
The behind the scenes look at the making of the Parachute Dress for maternity portraits by Susan Porter-Thomas Photography
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Buying Camera Kit
Buying Camera kit can be very complicated but it’s so worth it. Susan explains why she has bought her own kit and by doing so goes through the decision making process..plus places you can go for advice and help
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What to do with 3 or more children on a family photo shoot
How Susan deals with larger family groups on a family photo shoot on location
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Why I switched from Canon 5D mk3 to Sony A7iii
Why I switched from Canon 5D mk3 to Sony A7iii!A personal account So every year I go to the SWPP Photographic convention in London. And this year I went with a view to take a good look at the mirroless Sony A7iii. I had no plans to buy at that stage, but clearly I...
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children’s photographer London Fulham
A Family Shoot in Fulham in January!watching your family grow Susan xoA recent family shoot in Fulham. Just to prove that you don't need wide open countryside to find great light and colour here are a few shots from my first family shoot of 2019 which I took in...
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What are the best ages for baby photo shoots
A baby is the best subject for a photo shoot, but what are the best ages for baby photo shoots, when are the cutest moments and stages to record and potentially go for a professional photo shoot? I will show you the best stages to photograph and why as well as the worst stages!
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Flattering Lighting in the Studio
My Favourite lighting - so it's probably clear from my Instagram account what I like in the way of studio lighting..I'm a succour for moody, gently lit, soft lighting that flatters the skin and flattering to the body. Not surprisingly as I do a lot of Maternity...
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Simple and elegant Maternity Shoots in London studio
I have done thousands of maternity shoots in London over the last 15 years and a lot of my clients prefer to go for the impact of lighting and pose rather than the addition of materials and movement. I love this style, we can work on great lighting and amazing shape...
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Photo Shoot Voucher
Give the gift of gorgeous portraits.. £170 session fee only With fine art portrait photographer Susan Porter-Thomas Photography LSWPP (applies to all session types, either on location or in the studio) £50 credits can be added to buy prints etc...
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