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How to Reflect Your Best Shot: A Family Photographer's Guide to Using Reflectors | Newborn & Maternity Photographer | Cornwall & Devon, Plymouth, Exeter, Totnes, Dartmouth
Laura Parkin Laura Parkin

How to Reflect Your Best Shot: A Family Photographer's Guide to Using Reflectors | Newborn & Maternity Photographer | Cornwall & Devon, Plymouth, Exeter, Totnes, Dartmouth

As a family photographer, I can't stress enough how important reflectors are when it comes to manipulating natural light. They're like magic wands that can fill in shadows, add warmth or coolness, and even set the mood for a shot. In this blog, we'll dive deeper into how to use reflectors with natural light, focusing on the 5-in-1 reflector.

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The Art of Capturing Life's Beauty with Film Family, Newborn & Maternity Photography in Cornwall and Devon, UK
Laura Parkin Laura Parkin

The Art of Capturing Life's Beauty with Film Family, Newborn & Maternity Photography in Cornwall and Devon, UK

As a film photographer in Cornwall and Devon, UK, I have a deep appreciation for the timeless beauty of film photography. There's just something about the soft, dreamy tones and unique character of film that sets it apart from digital photography. And as a photographer who loves to capture the essence of family life, I believe that film photography is the perfect medium to do just that.

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Creative and Alternative Photography: Breaking Away from Tradition
Laura Parkin Laura Parkin

Creative and Alternative Photography: Breaking Away from Tradition

Photography has the magical power to preserve memories and emotions forever. However, conventional photography methods can limit the range of emotions and experiences that can be captured. That's why creative photography methods have become increasingly popular in recent years.

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Capturing the Beauty and Emotion of Family Life in Devon, UK
Laura Parkin Laura Parkin

Capturing the Beauty and Emotion of Family Life in Devon, UK

As a family photographer in the picturesque region of Devon, UK, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to preserve the memories and emotions of families in this beautiful part of the world. My photography is all about capturing the love, connection, and joy that families share and making sure that these memories are preserved for generations to come.

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Is It Really That Important To Edit a Photograph?
Laura Parkin Laura Parkin

Is It Really That Important To Edit a Photograph?

As a maternity, motherhood, newborn, and family photographer, I have always been passionate about capturing the beauty of motherhood and family life in its raw, authentic form. But, as much as I love capturing the real moments, I also believe in the power of photo editing to elevate my work and give my clients the best possible images.

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Photographers- Feeling Your Work Isn’t Consistent?  I Know Why…
Laura Parkin Laura Parkin

Photographers- Feeling Your Work Isn’t Consistent? I Know Why…

It took me YEARS to figure out my ‘style’ (I still kind of flit about here and there at times, I like to experiment) so I know the frustration of seeing other photographers producing work after work that is consistent, fits together beautifully and really showcases their talent.

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The Power of No- How Turning Down Projects Can Improve Your Photography Work.  Photography Mentoring & Education, Devon, UK
Laura Parkin Laura Parkin

The Power of No- How Turning Down Projects Can Improve Your Photography Work. Photography Mentoring & Education, Devon, UK

So this week I really wanted to focus on a common theme that appears during my mentoring sessions (see above). That awful feeling of doing a project that doesn’t fit with our business, style, editing etc…

It has been instilled into us that we should be grateful for work when it comes along. I still have an inner battle when I’m approached with a project that doesn’t excite me. I can hear a voice in my head saying “why would you turn the money down?" and indeed- why on earth would I?!

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