Posts Tagged ‘portrait’

A Photographer’s Idea of Play

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Photography Heaven

Ingredients – two gorgeous models, an uber talented make up artist / stylist, a top Dundee bespoke jeweller who works with silver, a brief to show off the talents of all involved and an afternoon to play – a photographer’s idea of a perfect way to spend time.

Dundee based Nicola Morrison makes bespoke jewellery and was looking for some images to show off her latest work. With hair, makeup and styling by Sandra Cormack ‘SC Makeup Artistry‘, also of Dundee,  and the very beautiful Lynn and Rosslyn as models it was always going to be a good day and I was delighted to be the photographer. Sandra spent the morning preparing the girls hair and make-up and we all met just after lunch at the Wasp Studios in Dundee, just around the corner from the Verdant Mill for an afternoon’s photography.

The session was great fun as we had the opportunity to experiment and try different ideas which I always enjoy. One thing I took away from the day was that my 105mm micro lens is great for portraits :-) – I would not normally have used this camera lens for lifestyle portrait photography or wedding photography but I will definitely be carrying it in my camera bag from now on.

Lynn and Rosslyn were great models, and a lot of fun to work with. Lynn had done some modelling before but this was Rosslyn’s first time and she did a great job.

A big thanks to Amanda Miller at Abernyte Antiques , near Dundee, for supplying the gorgeous vintage dresses and Alison Preuss of The Frockery, by Forfar, for the vintage clutch bag.

Lynn beautifully made up by Sandra
Silver jewellery by Dundee bespoke jeweller Nicola Morrison

Detail of silver necklace on woman

Female holding clutch bag

Bespoke silver jewellery worn by female

Make up artist at work

Rosslyn with make up by SCMakeupArtistry

Headshot of female with bespoke silver bracelet

Two females wearing vintage dresses and bespoke silver jewellery

Photograph of female with sensuous look

Detail image of bespoke silver necklace by Dundee jeweller Nicola Morrison

Silver ring on hand of model

Striking photograph of female with blue eyes.

Photograph of beautiful woman

If you enjoy these images you may enjoy this blog post from March.

I would love to hear what you think of these images, they are a little different to the work I often do so please leave a comment in the comments section below.

Engagement Photography in Carnoustie | Roddie & Edel

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Roddie proposed to Edel on Christmas Day. He wanted to make their engagement special, so on his way home to Carnoustie from nightshift as a fireman, he stopped at Carnoustie beach. Roddie ran, so he would not be late, and hid champagne and flowers among the rocks before continuing home. The engagement ring was safe in his pocket. When he reached home Edel wondered why Roddie looked so warm and thought it a bit strange when he said he had forgotten to turn the heater in the car down. Then thought nothing else of it.

A little later, when Roddie suggested they go for a walk it seemed like a good idea. Edel had no idea that Roddie had a surprise for her, that he had an engagement ring hidden in his pocket. As far as she knew they were just enjoying a quiet walk on a beautiful Christmas morning. Imagine Edel’s surprise when they reached the rocks and Roddie proposed, giving her a beautiful engagement ring before retrieving the champagne and flowers from the rocks.

Since that day Carnoustie beach has held a special place in the hearts of Roddie and Edel. When Edel’s best friend Holly gave them a wedding present of an engagement photography session, there was only one place we were going. I hope you enjoy these photographs taken at Carnoustie beach and their home.

Portrait of a man sitting on rocks at a beach

Bride to be during engagement portrait photography session at Carnoustie

Engagement photography, Carnoustie

Pre wedding photography - bride and groom to be, Carnoustie

Couple during an engagement session with photographer

Fancy a Fundamental Facial? | Photography Promotion With Pure Beauty of Dundee

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Photography Promotion with the Pure Beauty Salon of Dundee

As I enjoy a little pampering myself, I am thrilled to be working with the Pure Beauty Salon in Dundee to offer Pure Beauty clients the opportunity to enter a draw for a complimentary portrait session and wall art from Louise Beattie Photography. All Pure Beauty clients who book a Fundamental Facial during the month of June will be entered into the draw. There can only be one lucky winner but all participants will be eligible for a half price portrait session too.

Tayside beauty salon

Family Portrait Photography

Portrait sessions with Louise Beattie Photography are relaxed and informal, a chance for the family to enjoy some time together. We begin at your home before moving to a couple of your favourite places – it can be the garden, the beach, or the park where your children like to play. By taking some time to get to know you and giving you the space to be a family together I can create beautiful images of you and your family, that allow your personality and connections to shine through.

Photograph of tender moment between father and son on a beach

Following the photography session your images will be premiered to you at a projected viewing session where you can relax and enjoy a slideshow of your images presented with music. This is often an emotional time for families as seeing their lives celebrated in this way is usually a new and joyful experience. With a little help, you then choose how you would like your images presented. Whether you are looking for beautiful bespoke framed prints, gorgeous canvases and stunning acrylics for your walls or you would like your body of work presented in a handcrafted Queensberry book, I can help you make informed choices for this investment in your families heritage.

Some information about Pure Beauty

Pure Beauty is owned by Beauty Therapist Jennifer Inglis, who has been in the beauty industry for 15 years; qualifying from Dundee College in 1995 with City and Guilds Beauty Therapy and Electrical Epilation. After work experience at a health farm Jennifer knew she would prefer working in beauty salons, where she could still give relaxing treatments but could build up relationships with her clients.

Photograph of lady having a facial treatment in Dundee Beauty Salon

After working in a salon in Montrose, Jennifer was offered the opportunity to work in one of the best salons in Dundee, where she worked for over 7 years gaining valuable experience.

Beauty therapist giving a facial treatment at Tayside beauty salon Pure Beauty

In September 2003 she struck out on her own and opened Pure Beauty within Red Hairdressing in Invergowrie. As the business expanded it became necessary to add a second treatment room, so Pure Beauty moved to it’s own premises at 318 Perth Road, Dundee on 17 July 2007.

Dundee Pure Beauty salon owner Jennifer

Pure beauty offers all aspects of beauty treatments in a relaxing environment.

“I’m passionate about the beauty industry and committed to giving excellent treatments within a peaceful relaxing atmosphere.

Hand treatment image at Dundee beauty salon

Fifteen years on from qualification and my enthusiasm continues to grow for my work, I love to help people feel relaxed and good about themselves whether it is through massage, manicure, facial or even eyebrow or leg wax, surprisingly clients find the treatments relaxing because it is time for themselves.

Photograph of manicure at Tayside beauty salon

To book a family portrait session with Louise Beattie call 01241 815655 or e-mail studio@louisebeattie.com  If you would like more information about our fun and relaxed portrait sessions visit the website.

Fun For All The Family | Photography from West Park Fundraising Day for Cash for Kids

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

West Park Family Day for Cash for Kids in Dundee

Last Saturday West Park held a Family Day to raise money for Cash for Kids. Dundee was blessed with hot and sunny weather and everyone attending made the most of it. The day was a lot of fun with the local community making a great contribution for Cash for Kids which delivers initiatives for sick and underprivileged children in communities across the UK, and benefits local children to give the neediest a better and brighter future.

Stall at West Park Family Day fundraising event in Dundee

There was plenty of entertainment for everyone with music, inflatables, stalls, face painting, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, a cake decorating competition, barbecue, the fire brigade and more.

Dundee fundraising day - decorating a gingerbread man

Inflatable at a Dundee Cash for Kids Fundraising Family Day

West Park Family Day, Dundee - face painting

Cash for Kids is the umbrella brand of Bauer Radio’s network of independently registered, local charities which operate in several areas within the UK. With cash raised and donated locally, each charity guarantees that donations will go to bring hope, healing or happiness to a local child. In Tayside Cash for Kids is associated with Dundee’s favourite radio stations – TayFM and TayAM and you can find out more information about local events at their websites.

Flying kick by Tae Kwon Do black belt

Decorating cakes for cash for kids

Photograph of little girl in a fire engine in Dundee

West Park is holding several fundraising events for Cash for Kids throughout 2010. The next event will be Divas & Daisies on the 19th June – a summer lunch with charity auction. Louise Beattie Photography will be donating a Portrait Session and wall art, value £300, so if you fancy a beautiful 5 course lunch or want to bid in the auction buy your tickets now, all for an excellent charity.

Woman dressed in fireman's uniform

Young boy enjoying West Park Family Day, Tayside

To book a family portrait session with Louise Beattie call 01241 815655. If you would like more information about our fun and relaxed portrait sessions visit the website.

Face of Freedom 2009, Dundee

Monday, December 28th, 2009

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and I would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.

There has been a lot going on in my world lately except when it comes to blog posts of which there have been too few!

As you will have hopefully noticed, the blog has had a bit of a makeover and is looking a bit tidier. I have even managed to include a few photographs of myself in the header. Like most photographers I do not really like having my photograph taken so it took me a while to dig these out and as you may guess from the images I like warm and sunny places! I thought it would be nice to include one from my wedding too, it was just over a year ago so I really do know how it feels to be on the other side of the camera. We decided to have an intimate, destination wedding in Sorrento, and appreciating the value of photography, chose a package which included two photographers to tell the story of the whole day. I am so pleased that we did because just 14 months later my memories of the day have blurred and we are so glad that we have a gorgeous album to help us relive the day.

On the business front, I have been making connections and am developing partnerships with some hand picked vendors which I am really excited about. I hope to be able to tell you more about these in the New Year. For now though I am really pleased to say that I have partnered with Irving at Freedom Hair Experience and Kezia of The Beauty Room to provide the photography for the makeover prize for a campaign which recently took place on Tay FM. Irving does a lot of great work for charity in Dundee and Tayside and recently organised the Face of Freedom 2009, Dundee’s Next Top Model. This is a great evening and raises a lot of money for local charity – this years beneficiary was Maggies Cancer Caring Centre in Dundee.

I promised some more photographs from Dean and Jo’s wedding as well as Dean and Dani’s wedding. These will be coming soon, and I hope to be able to introduce some interesting posts by guest bloggers in the not too distant future.

As no post is complete without some images, here are some photographs from the Face of Freedom evening, including survivors from Maggies and some of the acts who provided entertainment during the evening.

The ladies from Maggies:

Photography in Dundee

Photographer in Tayside

Entertainment was provided by a couple of young dance acts…

Dancers photographed at a show in Dundee

Photograph of dancers at Face of Freedom, Dundee

The highlight of the evening was the fashion show by the contestants including a hairdressing display by Irving and his team.

Face of Freedom fashion show photograph

Photography of Dundee hairdresser at Face of Freedom

Angus and Tayside wedding photographer attended Face of Freedom, Dundee

If you would like to know more about my wedding & portrait photography services in the Dundee and the Tayside area you can contact me or visit my website.

I would love to hear your comments on my blog and it’s new look or photography so please leave your comments below.

Wishing you all a happy New Year,

Louise