Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the Uk, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

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***Edit***
Thankyou so much for all your lovely comments.
I am a glass half full sort of person, and look on this as a new opportunity to still continue with my passion
(photography ðŸ˜‚😂😂)
But, in a different way.
Much love and thanks to you all, it is so lovely to be supported by so many friends. ❤️❤️❤️

End of an era. Corona virus (and age ðŸ˜‚) have pushed me to close the studio.
I’ve had a wonderful time in my lovely studio.
Now it’s time to work from home and not be tied to a premises (and it’s bills ðŸ˜‚).
I will still be photographing weddings and babies, families and dogs, but on location and in clients homes.
I am in the vulnerable group because of my health, so it won’t be until it’s safe ❤️❤️❤️...
Summer in the garden with Florabella avoiding Corona Virus. Think I will sleep for a week
❤️❤️❤️❤️

Friday, 21 December 2018

Dove Photography Blackpool



Merry Christmas

From Dove Photography


Well, what can I say, we had an amazing number of entries to our Christmas model competition, the lucky winners received a free photoshoot and some lovely images for themselves.
A BIG thankyou to our winning models who, I must say, showed 'model' behaviour (see what I did there)? ha ha.

Also a great big thankyou to all our customers in 2018, I cant wait to see what 2019 brings us.

Have a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.

All the best from all at Dove Photography Studio, 
Blackpool 
FY2 9DZ

Dont forget, we are open until 1pm on Christmas Eve, so you can pop in for the last minute gift of Photoshoot Vouchers available from £40.








MERRY CHRISTMAS




Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the UK, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

Saturday, 1 April 2017

30th Birthday Cake Smash


Cake Smash

Oh My Goodness, 
What a great time we had planning a very special birthday cake smash.
We wrote lists of props needed, not quite the same as the kiddies cake smashes (ha ha), we had Prosecco, candles that were like fireworks, a beautiful petticoat from http://petticoatsaplenty.com which I borrowed from my friend, balloons and bunting (we were definitely going for it).
You wouldn't believe how long it took us to source the right cake stand, then found 2 perfect specimens within hours of each other.
It all came together perfectly and we spent a wet Sunday afternoon in January, in the Dove Photography Studio, laughing and having fun, whilst creating beautiful memories of what is sometimes a 'difficult' birthday. 
Personally, I think 30 is a magical age, you have so much ahead of you, and women now know they can steer their own lives and be, do, have whatever they dare to dream about, I didn't realise this until I was around 50, and it came as quite a surprise to me.
Needless to say, I've tried to make up for it since then, who knows, I might even do a 60th Birthday Cake Smash in September...Hmmm... now theres a thought.

Anyway, here is a small sample of the images we took.
Beautiful Hannah on her 30th Birthday .


Dove Photography 30th birthday cake smash


Thank you Hannah for letting me capture your special birthday.

I promise, we did smash the cake, well, messed it up a bit ha ha, neither of us could bring ourselves to SMASH such a lovely cake to bits, we ended up eating the rest with a brew after the fun was over.

If you want a cake smash, a paint splash, a Nutella event (whatever that might be, it is what you make it...), Just let me know, I'm sure we can cook something up between us. 

There is no age limit, how fab would an 80th birthday cake smash be ha ha ha.....

Phone me on 07932685241 or call into the Dove Photography Studio in Bispham Blackpool, 
FY2 9DZ and we can plan something special for a special birthday.

Much love for a fun and happy day,

Sheila xxx



Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the UK, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you... www.dovephotography.co.uk

Saturday, 11 March 2017

Newborn Photography

New baby girl with her big sister


Oh my goodness me, what a fab photoshoot today.
Aliza Beau (don't you just love that name), came in with her big sister Jasmine Rae for her first professional photoshoot.
To say they both rocked the shoot is an understatement, they were both so well behaved it was an absolute pleasure and was done and dusted in about 2.5 hours.
Mum and girls are all so photogenic, it was difficult to choose which photos to show, we kept the breast feeding images private, so that helped, then just randomly picked the rest as they are all so beautiful.

Here are a selection of the images mum chose.
I was lucky enough to hold the baby whilst mum looked at all the photos, then bought them all, well, who could resist...





Thank you so much for bringing your babies to be photographed at the Dove Photography Studio, it is a privilege that we never take for granted.

Much Love

Sheila xxx





Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the UK, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

Saturday, 18 February 2017

Cake Smash Photoshoots Blackpool



Cake Smash

What is a cake Smash

Well....
A cake smash is held at the end of a fabulous 1st birthday photoshoot, all the beautiful photos have been taken, your child in his/her gorgeous birthday clothes.
Little girls in tutu and pearls, little boys dressed in their best...
Then... Out comes the cake!!














Gorgeous Harley was up for anything, the messier the better AND so was daddy.
The lovely cake was dipped into by Harley, but that wasn't messy enough for daddy, 
he proceeded to scoop out the middle of the cake and add...
 Chocolate Yoghurt...very runny, very messy and great fun!!














Princess Reeva on the other hand liked to examine her cake, squish her hands into the firm icing and feel it go squidgy through her fingers, she was having a fab time eating this specially made cake and NO-ONE was going to take it off her.
Gorgeous child, beautiful images, I ended up having a 40 x 30 canvas made for the studio, it makes me smile every day.

Finally, the little one is wiped down and taken home for a bath and a well earned rest, the images are edited and shown in the studio a week or 2 later when mummy and daddy choose their wall portraits.
All framed images are hand made by a local craftsman in beautiful quality frames.
Every time I pick up the framed portraits, I marvel at how amazing the finished product looks, and cant wait to see them on the walls. 

To book your child's first birthday photoshoot and include the free cake smash  (you buy the cake), phone Sheila on...

07932685241

Or, pop into the studio for a chat and a look at our samples.

92 Redbank Road, Blackpool, FY2 9DZ

See you soon xxx



Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the Uk, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

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Saturday, 11 February 2017

Newborn portraits in Blackpool

Newborn Babies


Newborns shoots are amazing, squidgy little fingers and toes, little bits of dry skin and milk spots, tired mummies and daddies who brave the elements to capture their baby for memories that will last a life time.
Baby will never be this tiny again in his whole life, a miracle trusted in my care to get all the photos we need to document this amazing time in his life.

I am honoured to be a newborn photographer, I have received training by the best to ensure I am up to date and fully aware of baby safety.
Although I had 4 children in 4 years myself, its good to know that Im still doing it right, this tiny babys mum called me the baby whisperer which I loved.
My experience and love of babies and children shows in my work, parents feel safe letting me hold and photograph their special bundle. For that I am truly grateful, and moved, as I know I would want only the best and most experienced of photographers handling my baby.

The Session


The session is usually held before baby is 10/12 days old as they are still curly (not an official term ha ha) and bendy and look amazing in props. There is no time limit, and nobody will be turned away if their baby is a little older, but it would be unrealistic to expect all asleep and newbaby shots when your child is now alert and taking everything in (yes, even at that age they take in so much information, they are learning all the time).
The session can take up to 3 hours, but mum and dad can rest in that time, read a book, fall asleep, just watch (which many do) and see how its done.
Props and clothes can be chosen beforehand or left to me, usually a favourite toy is brought in and sneaked into a photo with love.
After the shoot, about a week later, mummy, daddy, grandma and grandpa (if wanted) come to the viewing and purchasing session, where they can shed a tear of happiness at the slideshow and beautiful images (I cry too, it can be very emotional).

Viewing and purchasing appointment


Once purchased, the goods are ordered and delivered within 2/3 weeks, customers usually keep in touch on facebook and let me know how baby is doing and book straight away when #2 #3 and occasionally #4 are expected.
I love being your family photographer, your children will love the magic studio settings where gorgeous family images are captured along with the beautiful newborn photos.

Here is a little look at last weeks baby, amazing little Oliver, pride and joy of his mummy and daddy, and, a delight to photograph.




Thankyou Oliver Samuel, you are beautiful, and ROCKED the new Easter Bunny costume :-)

Sheila xxx

Dove Photography Studio
92 Redbank Road
Bispham
FY2 9DZ

07932685241






Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the Uk, Commercial Portraits; Newborn Photography in Blackpool, Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

Tuesday, 5 May 2015

Charity fun afternoon with 2 princesses.

Elsa & Anna Themed photoshoot for Charity fun day
12th July 2015


For tickets, Message Sheila on facebook Dove Photography (https://www.facebook.com/Photosbydove)
or Lucy &  Louise Children's themed appearances and party packages. 
 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Childrens-themed-appearances-and-party-packages/1531603063763518?fref=ts)

Dove Photography & Children's Themed Princess Parties have come together to offer a Charity fun day in aid of Brian House Children's Hospice.

Have fun with your favourite princesses Elsa & Anna.
Sing live in a singalong with Elsa.
Have a photo taken with The Princesses & take home an 8x6 image with your favourite princess.
Dress up in your favourite princess outfit if you like.

£10 per family

Prize Draw with prizes totaling over £500 to include 

1) A Frozen themed family professional photoshoot with Elsa & Anna with snow machine and goody bag and 3 beautiful 8x6 images worth £350 (in total)

2) A 30 minute princess appearance with surprise gift for the birthday child worth £75

3) Family Photoshoot with 2 8x6 images worth £100

Book your tickets now *(£10).
Limited places available

*Profit goes to Brian House Children's Hospice

http://www.dovephotography.co.uk/charity-princess-party-fun-day-with-elsa--anna.html










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Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the Uk, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

Thursday, 19 March 2015

Easter Newborn Portraits 2015

Easter 2015


Easter is so early this year, I'm looking forward to the holidays and the nicer weather.
Ive knitted a spring chick outfit and am so excited to be photographing babies in an Easter basket surrounded by little eggs.


Dove Photography Newborn Photography Blackpool

Beautiful little newborns, I love dressing them up, creating amazing memories (and embarrassing stories about how they poooooood all over the place) for when they are older.

Here is a shoot I did for Marleigh (without embarrassing cute props)...
Gorgeous new baby xxx

Dove Photography Newborn Photography Blackpool



I will post some Easter props soon, I have vintage Easter eggs from Germany which will adorn my Easter tree, little Easter figures and beautiful Easter eggs. Watch this space.

What props would you like your precious little one to be photographed in, if any.
Please leave your comments below.

Thanks, and have a lovely run up to Easter.

Much love, Sheila xxx

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Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the Uk, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

February Already... Half Term Offer

I cant believe its February already.


I'm getting into the swing of things and marketing my business, but I forget I have to do it 2 months in advance ha ha. Im sure I will get there in the end.

Its half term next week in Blackpool, from 13th Feb - 23rd Feb, so, although I'm a bit on the late side, I have decided to have a fab half term offer.

Easy on the pocket, a great laugh and a mothers day or Easter present ready made (I am so thoughtful he he).

Come and join me for a fun packed session with your little (big) ones, do your hair and make up and let this be your once a year day when you are officially recorded with the kids for family halls of fame.
I look back on my family photos, when professional photography wasn't as affordable, and am hard pushed to find any of me with the kids. It was always me taking the photos, so either, we got a blurred image of me that one of the kids took or none at all.
Now, this is all well and good, but, how can I now prove that I actually look better with age (its true, honest).



The Olden Days



2015 Newborns


I've had lots of little dudes in the studio over the past few weeks, all boys.
Now, I love boys, they are squidgy, cuddly and downright gorgeous, and when they are older they are so loving, cheeky and mischievous, but I think its about time we had some little girls in.
I've knitted an Easter chick outfit for tomorrows little boy, but want to try out my Easter bonnet,  I'm not sure Olivers mummy and daddy will let me put a bonnet on him!!!
Come on girlies, we need to catch up :-)

Newborn Photographer Blackpool

I love knitting and crocheting new props for my newborn photography shoots, It means that nobody else has the same EVER he he, I like to be a bit different.

Family Photos


If you would like to arrange a themed shoot, or have any ideas for a family shoot that is different, or totally you, just let me know. The studio can be arranged and dressed in any way we choose, now that is original.

Have a great day, dont forget to pop in for a chat and a look around, almost all the furniture and props are for sale, which means that the studio is ever changing and truly original and I love showing it off. 

Much love, Sheila xxxx






07932685241






Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the UK, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

Tuesday, 23 December 2014

Merry Christmas


Well, its that time of year again, time to wish all my friends, family and customers a very Merry Christmas.


2014 has been amazing, In February, I came across a little shop selling wool and sewing products and fell in love with it. My studio opened at the back of that shop on my granddaughters 1st birthday 4th Feb 2014.
Then

 


A very good friend of mine supported me and believed in me and my talents, and lent me the money to furnish the studio and get set up in record time. I thank you xxx
Its quite a learning curve running your own business from premises, and I've had my ups and downs, but started to get into the swing of things by summer... When...a car came crashing through the window!!!
Unfortunately, this caused lots of problems for the lady who owned the shop and she had to step away from the business, leaving me with a HUGE decision... Do I... Leave my little studio which I have grown to love, or, put on my big girl knickers and take over the whole shop????

Those who know me know my knickers are big (lol), so not being one to be disheartened, I enlisted the help of my (many) sisters and big family and within a week of the new foor, windows and doors going in,  we had cleared and decorated the studio in such a unique way that I am still amazed by it every morning when I open up.


Now




I have a beautiful studio space which sings to my heart.
Every season it will change, it already changes every week as people come in to buy the shabby Chic furniture that I buy and paint, the beautiful little object and curiosities I find and buy and sell.
At the moment I have Christmas pots and hand tied wreaths, in summer there will be beautiful flowers and plants, hanging baskets and displays, I have such amazing ideas for beauty and nature along with photography and old furniture, this will be an eclectic mix, I cant wait to share it with you.

Pop in to see my ever changing beautiful photographic studio, we sell amazing portraiture, gifts, flowers, shabby chic furniture and little quirky bits and pieces that I find along the way. I would love to share with you the wonderful ways we have to preserve your memories for ever and ever.

Much love and happiness to you all and a Very Merry Christmas from Dove Photography

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Blackpool Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer Phone Sheila. 07932685241 Phone Dove Photography for your Portrait sessions, Wedding Photography in Blackpool and the whole of the Uk, Commercial Portraits; Baby Bump/maternity portraits.... Special occasions like Parties, Christenings, Birthdays. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you... New studio at 93 Red Bank Road, Blackpool FY2 9DZ