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What to wear to your photoshoot….. and how we can help!

“I don’t know what to wear for my photoshoot” …… is probably the most common thing I hear from clients. When it comes to photoshoots, the right outfit can make all the difference. Whether your shoot is for a special occasion, headshots for your business, or a bo***ir shoot, your clothing plays a huge role in the final outcome but it doesn’t have to be as complicated as we think. Sometimes the most simple outfit can make you look amazing. Here are some tips and advice to help you choose the perfect outfit for your next photoshoot and read to the end to find out how at db portraits we have it all taken care of…….

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If it’s not printed, is it even a photograph?

Seeing a finished image displayed on a screen is always a nice feeling but actually holding a physical print gives a completely different level of satisfaction and connection.
How many photos do you have stored on your computer or phone that you are “going” to print out or make a book or album of?
How many of us never get round to it and they stay hidden on your harddrive?
Digital photos are important – just as imagination, thoughts and dreams are. But dreams disappear, thoughts are forgotten, and imagination begs to come to life in the real world. Like a play that is never performed or a musical score that is never played it loses the it’s real purpose……. Continue reading on my website
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“Photography is about capturing souls not smiles”

Rein was one of the participants of my Portfolio Project, “The Power of Women”, which I am so grateful for. Not only did she open her heart including some difficult memories but she also stepped out of her comfort zone and allowed me to do her hair & make up for her shoot. Now Rein is not the type of lady to be fussed over or be the centre of attention ….. and she couldn’t remember the last time she wore make up or had her hair done professionally. It was very important to me that I photographed her as herself, keeping her visual integrity. Her hair was simply & classically styled and make up kept to a minimum, just enough to even out her already lovely complexion. For the styling, I mostly wanted her to feel comfortable so I used a simple black top and she brought in a couple of her own shirts which she wore with her trusted jeans.

“I can be anything you want me to be.
I can turn down my voice, follow your dreams.
But in the end I wouldn't really be me.
I'd be an imperfect version of who you want me to be,
waiting for the day I could finally be free.”
- Christy Ann Martine

Are you ready to open your soul and shine your light…… More info available on my website …… 🔗 in bio

Fiercely Fabulous at 50!!

- “You can be gorgeous at thirty, charmimg at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.” ― Coco Chanel.

Veronique said at her photo reveal that it was the first time she felt emotional when she saw a photo of herself. A photo experience can totally change the way you see yourself, give you more confidence and boost your moral.
Happy 50th Birthday …. Be Beautiful …. Be Fierce…. Be unapologetically YOU!!
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Are your photos dying on your harddrive?

We live in a digital world and most of us have hundreds or thousands of photos on our phone’s and computer’s but how many of us actually print them out and display them. I believe that there is no better feeling than seeing your photo’s come to life in print. Imagine having a daily reminder of your amazing shoot …..to be able to walk into your room and look at a photo of yourself and/or your loved one and have your heart filled.
…….why would I want to display a photo of myself …. Well … why wouldn’t you!! I think you’re worth it!!
This is why, after your shoot, when you decide on which photos you want during your reveal appointment, you will always receive the printed version along with the equivalent digital file.
A 9up (9 of your favourite photo’s in a specially designed mat (passe-partout)), a framed print or a collection of wall art with your choice of finish are all available.

I bought a new seamless backdrop for the studio …. And how lucky was I that my daughter was here to test it out. We definitely laughed …. The fact that she’s a little crazy helped of course 🤪
This backdrop colour matches so well with whites, denim, navy ….
In preparation of any shoot I plan & design to each individual taking into account the type of shoot they book, their vision, their colouring, their favourite colour of clothes….
I want to create with you, not for you!!

Are you ready to create with me?

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We are all born so beautiful… the tragedy is being convinced we are not. -Rupi Kaur

Franciane lived her entire life believing she wasn’t beautiful, wasn’t smart, wasn’t good at sport, in fact wasn’t good at anything. She was bullied at school also by the teachers! She was an introvert with very little self confidence or self worth.
It makes me so happy that I could photograph Franciane, give her the opportunity to see herself through someone else’s eyes.
She is working on herself everyday, accepting herself for the woman she is because she knows she is worthy to be seen and be heard in this world.

I am me…. I can’t be anyone else…. and no one else can be me

Here it is … my first post 🥂

This is a self portrait i took a while ago. I won a Portrait Masters award for this image which is around the time when I started to believe in my art. You see many of us creatives suffer from self doubt and although we don’t do this for the awards, it definitely gives us validation for our hard work.
I don’t think it’s only creatives that suffer from self doubt…. Many people do and I truly believe a photo experience is a magical experience…. I look at this photo of myself and it make me feel powerful from deep within…. I need to love me first before another’s love means anything. This photo helped me to get there!!
Look within …. Look deeper …. Deeper still….
Everything we need is already here within us
- Dalai Lama