Category Archives: Photography

A year in pictures


We’ve had an amazing 2019 at Steve Hampshire Photography. Our studio has been full of happy faces all year! We’re so honoured to be able to share our best bits with you! As we’re sure our clients will agree, having your photo taken can feel daunting, but it can also be an unforgettable experience. Looking back on some of our favourite moments, we’ve created memories for extended families, mothers and daughters, business owners, dancers and actors. Our clients sometimes arrive feeling nervous and unsure, but this all melts away once they meet our friendly team, settle into hair and makeup […]

Marvellous mother and daughter moments


“Amazing pics. We recently had our family shoot and we loved it. Steve & Charlotte were great at making us comfortable and we came away with some amazing pictures. Thanks xx” – Jishma Mother and daughter photos are something that we capture throughout the years and become more and more important as we get older. With the improvements in technology and social media, it’s easier than ever to snap a few photos. However, there’s only so much you can do with a selfie! We love taking professional photos of our lovely mums and daughters and ensuring they’re presented beautifully in […]

Photography: bringing families together


Have you got family coming to visit from abroad? Why not make the most of the special occasion and get everyone together? When your family is spread out across the country, or even across the world, it’s difficult to find a time to meet up that suits everyone’s schedules. When you finally manage to get a date in the diary, don’t miss the perfect opportunity to capture some memories. Make a day of it – get dressed up, come along to our modern studio or we can come to you and take advantage of our professional hair and makeup services. […]

Festive family sessions


Christmas is coming! If you’re usually rushing around on Christmas Eve trying to find the perfect gift, let us make your life easier this year with one of our family portrait vouchers or e-vouchers. Make a great start to the New Year with a family portrait session, a great time to get together, dress up and have fun. Our sessions are relaxed and informal, but professional too. We know exactly how to get the best of you, whether you come along for individual shots or as part of a large family. At Steve Hampshire Photography, we don’t define family, we […]

We are family – Sister Sister Photoshoot


With International Siblings day last week, it was lovely to have Sofia and Elianah in for their sister photoshoot. Sofia and Elianah came in with a few outfit changes and decided on a really natural make up look, as they wanted us to capture their personalty and different styles and looks. Its always important to listen to our clients as we want them to feel like themselves and comfortable throughout the shoot. The day started off with the two sisters going through their wardrobe with our team getting more of an idea for hair and make up. Sofia wanted to […]

What to expect from your photoshoot- Claudia’s story


A lot of people don’t like getting their photographs taken and think that they are not photogenic, but as as experienced photographer I know the angles and give total direction so that the customer will know what to do. We always have a consultation before the shoot where we discuss clothes, looks, make up and what sort of session they would like You can choose from our wide range of sessions such as make overs, family, headshots, couples, personal branding or even our new glam and wag with your dog! Claudia had a personal branding shoot where she had full […]

Give the gift of memories


Christmas is the time to spend with the ones you love, whether your family is big or small. Finding a unique gift isn’t easy. Sometimes you just want something that lasts, rather than the classic box of chocolates or bottle of wine which disappear before Christmas Day is over! We’re giving the gift of photos that will last for years to come, something all the family will enjoy. A special gift card wrapped in a luxury gold envelope, to spend on your choice of family portrait, makeover session or individual portrait. Starting from £125, including one 10×8 print, plus a […]

The perfect gift that lasts a lifetime


Choose your portrait! As the festive season quick approaches, many of us are scratching our heads when it comes to choosing the perfect gift for our loved ones. We’re offering the unique and timeless gift of a portrait session, all wrapped up in a beautiful gold envelope. You can choose from a fun makeover shoot, on your own or bring a loved one with you. Why not enjoy a session with your mum, sister, best friend or partner? With professional hair and makeup arranged for you, don’t forget to book a night out for afterwards, because you’ll look gorgeous! Forget […]

Autumn Portraits, Let’s Not Forget Dads and Daughters!


Fun Family Portraits With the Autumn leaves falling now, we are busy photographing families, makeovers and events this month so that our clients can use their photographs as Christmas presents or decorate their home with new wall portraits and impress their friends and family. Here is just one favourite from a family session where we photographed six children, we took lots of photos and made a fabulous folio box and wall portraits for our client. We know we’ve done our job when clients come back time and again to be photographed and we can’t wait to have lovely Melinda back […]

My Fabulously Fun Photo Session


Laura’s Experience Like any modern woman, I’m a big fan of taking selfies. They give me the opportunity to show myself at the best angle, with the most flattering lighting and the occasional Instagram filter. Now I’m not talking about being vain or self-obsessed, but being creative and sharing photos with friends. As much as I enjoy photographing myself, the thought of being the other side of the camera has always made me feel excited and terrified in equal measure. So when I decided to have a portrait taken, I went to Charlotte from Steve Hampshire Photography. From the minute […]