Recommendations

[jane-f]

Hi

wondering if anyone has any Recommendations.

For christmas i want to sort out for my brother, his girlfriend their toddler and possably
the family dog to have some proper family portrates done - resion im including the dog
is because the little lad and the dog are very close.

Theres a lot of places around wigan and surrounding and its currently getting confusing.

[angie.eldon]

Hi Jane,
My other half Mike does family portraits he has a studio in leigh, you can still catch him in time to do christmas portraits if you mention you are from the club. He is just about to update his website but you can see his old one here
http://www.the-photographers.co.uk, the phone number is 01942 671040. If you can call us saturday I will be there to take your call as he will be shooting weddings both friday and Saturday, just let us know what you need and when you can get there
Angie

[PhilipHowe]

Jane,

Why don't you do the photos? If you need a hand, give me a shout. Either studio, or outside. not imimportant. Send me a pm and I will give you my phone no.

[mike-e]

Good idea phil,
if need studio, lights and a helping hand let me knowyou can use ours in leigh

[jane-f]

I would love to do them myself - but have never done it "properly" before.

[mike-e]

Can do both Jane, We can set the studio, lights, and some poses you get the expressions- job done and fun too
win win, dont leave it too long though christmas is just over 2 weeks away.

[jane-f]

I think i may take up your offer - would be silly not to really
i know they would love it no matter what, but i think it would make it more of a personal present
if you know what i mean - and i would love the experance

[mike-e]

Hi Jane,
If the your last post was for us I would love to help you. Angie and I will be in the studio Monday 01942 671040 give us a call. If it wasnt meant for us OOPs sorry, have a happy christmas
Mike-e

[jane-f]

Hi Mike

If your willing - then im greatful for any help

Have to nip out first thing, but will give you a call as soon as i get back.

[PhilipHowe]

Hi Jane/Mike/Angie.

Jane, that looks like exactly the result you were after!
Have a look at Mike's web site and you will see how to pose groups (under Galleries).
I don't see any with the family dog in there as well, however, my advice would be to get whoever controls the dog to stand at the front while you explain how the dog should be, as they will get a better idea of what you are trying to achieve. It will make it easier for them to help while still being part of the photo.

Good Luck.

[mike-e]

Hi phil,
good advice and we use such an approach to makeours, and the dogs! life easier,
Here is a picture from our family gallery to show the result
Mike-e

[jane-f]

Just to update this.

Have to say a big thankyou to Mike,
we went over on friday - ive never done anything in a studio before so it was my first time,
Lewis the little one is coming in to the terrible two's and tbh i dont know who's as bad him or the dog lol
both can play up something cronic - lewis was quite relaxed being there, although verry much prefared to play
with the football or the tigger teddy insted of sitting for any leingh of time, they all seemd to have fun
and so did i - although i think mike was having more fun with the tigger teddy


For a first time i dont think i did to bad.

[kevinlowe]

Great shots. Lewis appears to have that Mick Jagger impression down to a tee in number 4

[Brian]

Great shots. Lewis appears to have that Mick Jagger impression down to a tee in number 4

Maybe he have Moves like Jagger .. Ok Maroon 5 referance for those that dont follow the modern hit parade

[mike-e]

Me and my best mate Tigger had a really good time with janes family, and this is meant to be work-----------mmmmmmmmm!!!.
Glad you all enjoyed it!
Nice to see someone elses vision on what we do regularly,Keith, Janes brother, is going to have a lovely pressie.
Well done Jane