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. 
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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

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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...

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.

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

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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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 :-)

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

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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...

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

Newborn Photo Shoots (and nostalgia)

When my children were little (many moons ago) there were no such things as digital cameras, newborn photo shoots, matching pram, bag and outfit etc. Everything was more casual, we had a film in the camera for special occasions like Christmas, birthdays and holidays, but really, everything just 'happened' around us without much thought to detail. Whilst this was a little more relaxed than today's pace of life, we did tend to miss out on things that are now deemed as important.

I so wish I had photos of my children looking sweet and gooey, gorgeous and fluffy, cute and cuddly. I wish I could see a photo to remind me of them with the yellow Giraffe, the scraggy teddy and the doll called Jamie that came everywhere with us. I have some treasured old photos that I took myself when I was rushed off my feet with 4 under 5's but would love to be able to look back on professional images that captured them as they were and not as I saw them after no sleep and the weekly trip to the supermarket. Ha ha, it must have been a sight to behold, mum +4 with a huge Silvercross pram and a carry bag underneath for the shopping," Don't do that! leave that"!! PUT HIM DOWN!!!! all the time maintaining a look of normality whist hissing under my breath. I wish I had photos of that too, in fact, in this day and age it would be a video on facebook he he.

I suppose the point of this little story is to try and explain how important our memories are. As you get older, time flies past so fast, its hard to remember whats happening now, let alone what happened 25 years ago, but, our memories are important, they make us who we are,  photos help preserve these memories forever.

Beautiful newborn Harley-Jay was a pleasure to photograph, his mummy and daddy signed up for the bump to baby package which means I will see him again when he is 9 months old and for a Cake Smash (I love cake smashes) for his first birthday. I love seeing these scrumptious babies grow, and feel privileged to be asked to record their 1st year.

(Cake smash with a difference, these twins were 2 so didn't like 'smashing', so they used spoons ha ha)

Much love to you all

Sheila xx












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New Photography Studio in Bispham Blackpool

I am so excited, my new studio opens tomorrow 4th Feb 2014, well, I say it opens, I have the keys, and tomorrow, me, my friend and one of my sons will be moving my furniture in to create the Dove Photography Studio.
It wont take much as its lovely as it is, I just need a little bit of creativity, some backdrops, lights, my big red leather Chesterfield chair and... Voila...

It all started when I went for a crochet lesson. I called in at a lovely craft shop on Red Bank Road in Bispham Blackpool.
Like a lot of crafty women, I cannot walk past a wool shop without drooling (sad I know) over gorgeous colours and textures of new yarn. I wouldn't mind, but I have bags full of fabric and wool, gadgets and needles in my loft.
I only wanted to look (hmmm, Iv'e said that before ha ha).

Anyway, somehow Wendy (the craft shop owner) and I got chatting about crochet, before I knew it I had booked myself a lesson.
(I can actually crochet (lol) but needed to be able to finish off the ends of rows).

An hours lesson turned into 3, chatting and crocheting non stop and as I was leaving I decided to ask if she wanted someone in her shop. She said yes and that was it!!!

I actually did go away and think about it, 2 days is a long time for me to think about something so deeply, I showed my friend and my children, then decided to go for it. You only have one life, no point in getting old and wishing you had done it and not just talked about it.

This is how I saw the space whilst I was having my crochet lesson.

I fell in love with it. My signage is now up and Im raring to go.

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All I have to do now is fill it with gorgeous New Born babies in baskets, Mums to be, families and surprisingly,doggies.

Yes, one of the first people to book a shoot is the owner of a fabulous little pooch. How exciting.

Well, I have to go and pack all my lovely gear ready for tomorrow...

More photos to follow with tales of my gorgeous little studio in all its loveliness.

Sheila

Dove Photography Studio
92 Red Bank Road
Blackpool
FY2 9DZ

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.... New born baby photos. Getting Married abroad... I will come to your Evening Reception and record your Wedding Celebration for you...

Signing book for a perfect wedding gift

Iv'e not blogged for a while for lots of reasons too personal to mention on a blog, suffice it to say... 

I am back :-)

A couple of weekends ago, I had the privilege of taking photos a young couple getting married at the end of March. The reason for the shoot was a *'signing' book had been given to them as a gift from me for booking their wedding with Dove Photography.
The shoot was really good fun, they even brought their cute little sausage dog with them.
We met up at the local park which has an amazing variety of locations in a relatively small space.

Check these images, you wouldn't believe we were in Blackpool in the middle of winter would you?

It got me thinking, what a fab present for a bride and groom.

The book can be personalized from the buyer, with a special message to the bride and groom, I wish I had thought of this before...ha ha

The usual price will be £125 for the photo-shoot and 15 images in the lay flat book, however, if you would like to buy this for yourself, one of your friends or family members who have booked their wedding photography with Dove Photography the opening offer is £95 if you order before June 25th 2013.

Have a fabulous day, Its good to be back blogging :-)

Sheila

* A signing book is a book that guests sign at the evening reception leaving a personal message to the bride and groom, usually generic, the signing book mentioned above is obviously a very personal memento for the bride and groom, with photos of themselves (and maybe their dog) to encourage messages from friends and family. The odd personal photo can be included if required.

PS. The wedding was amazing and the signing book a great success. 

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How to overcome being a nervous bride :-)

Today I've taken another booking from a bride and groom who HATE having their photos taken.
Over the years I've become somewhat of a specialist with nervous brides (though It is unusual for both the Bride and Groom to be nervous), and I have a special strategy for helping them overcome their nervousness.


Its quite simple really... I meet them often... maybe 3..4..5.. times between booking the wedding and the actual Wedding Day. This means we form a close relationship, I meet the children, mum, mother in law... In fact anyone who is there when we meet up.


We talk about them, their families, their wedding... all sorts of stuff, It doesn't have to be wedding related. By the time the wedding arrives, you/they are so comfortable in my company, nervousness doesn't come into it.


Today's bride and groom will have a pre wedding shoot which will be fun and casual, with or without children and wherever they like to go. So, it could be the beach, park or just the back garden in summer. I want my wedding couples to be so comfortable that smiling (or not) isn't an issue in their wedding photographs.


If you are worried about having your wedding photos taken, don't despair...
Just give us a ring, buy some Lady Grey Tea  and we can chat about how to overcome your nervousness... By the way... Milk chocolate digestive biscuits go really well with a cup of tea and lots of wedding talk ha ha.


Here are a few couple of our most nervous brides... 

That was when we booked I must add... By the time the weddings came shyness etc. was forgotten and a good time was had by all.

Have a great week




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Blackpool Prom Fayre

This weekend we attended a fabulous Prom Fayre at the lovely Tiffany's Hotel in Blackpool.


The cat walk was amazing with dresses by Dress to Impress (Poulton)  Photographs by...
You guessed it... Dove Photography.


We havent processed the catwalk photos yet, so we thought we would show you a small selection of photos from previous prom seasons.
We have great fun taking our prom photos, meeting you and your friends at your home, getting involved in all the caffuffle of getting ready and all your friends arriving. We then make sure we get some family photos, after all, you look like a princess and an opportunity like that cannot be ignored ha ha!!!
Finally as you get in your Limousine (car or horse and carriage) we will record your fantastic journey in images to remember.

Here is a short video (turn the sound down or you will get caught out at work)

 

If you would like to chat with us about having your Prom photos taken, ring Sheila on

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Book early as we can only photograph one set of friends per school prom.

 Share the cost with your friends like you do with the Limousine Hire and make sure you have the BEST photos of anyone in your school.

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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...

Happy New Year

Happy New Year


We are still In January so haven't left it too late to wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR...


We have had such a good start to 2012 here at Dove Photography that my feet don't seem to have touched the ground. I am loving the fact that wedding bookings for this year have already surpassed last years. A big thank you to all our customers past present and future, you make me a very happy photographer.


I haven't made any actual New Years resolutions, but I have some goals for 2012 that I want to share..
Apparently (for those of you who believe it) if you write down your goals and revisit them regularly they are more likely to come into fruition.


I want to make Dove Photography the place to have your photos taken because of the amazing photos, but also the amazing customer service.
I want people to be talking about how good their experience with Dove..
I want to make some fab videos that help customers with their posing for weddings and portraits (that could be difficult as I usually end up giggling).
I want to write my blog every week ... (That is a difficult one)..
I want to help make money for 'Brian House' the childrens Hospice in Blackpool. They do an amazing job under very difficult circumstances and need as much help as they can get.
I want my new website to be up and running (which is proving harder than I thought, not everyone is dedicated to customer service...).


Anyway... Happy New Year... Here is a little slide show of some of our weddings this last year 2011


Please just check the sound level, we dont want you to get into trouble !!





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...