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Do your eyebrows shape up? | Joining forces with Cosmetology in Broughty Ferry

May 10th, 2010

May promotion with Cosmetology Beauty Salon. It’s often said that your eyes are the window to your soul. For something so beautiful wouldn’t you want the frame to be perfect? That’s why Louise Beattie Photography have joined forces with award winning beauty salon Cosmetology of Broughty Ferry, Tayside. Throughout the month of May, any Cosmetology client [...]

 

May promotion with Cosmetology Beauty Salon.

It’s often said that your eyes are the window to your soul. For something so beautiful wouldn’t you want the frame to be perfect?

That’s why Louise Beattie Photography have joined forces with award winning beauty salon Cosmetology of Broughty Ferry, Tayside.

Throughout the month of May, any Cosmetology client that books a course of eyebrow shaping treatment will be entered into a prize draw to win one of my fabulous lifestyle portrait sessions and wall art – with a value of £300 inc. Everyone who books a course of eyebrow shaping treatments will entitled to a 50% reduction on portrait session fees so even if you do not win this fabulous prize you can still enjoy an afternoon with Louise Beattie Photography.

I am passionate about creating stunning portraiture, and producing masterpieces that will become family heirlooms, and would love to photograph you and  your family.

Please take a look at my website  www.louisebeattie.com to view the beautiful and evocative images. If you would like more information call 01241 815655 or e-mail me at louise@louisebeattie.com

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What Makes A Great Location For Portrait Photography?

March 17th, 2010

A blog post about what makes a good location for portrait photography by Angus & Tayside based wedding and portrait photographer Louise Beattie.

 

What makes a great location for portrait photography?

Just about anywhere! People can be surprised at what makes a great location for portrait photography. I often say that I do not need much space and not to worry about the background as the first thing I will be looking for is the light. It is the light that can make the difference between a good image and a great image. Of course a great setting as well is always good, but there are ways to minimise the background in an image.

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What makes a good background? Well that all depends. If we are in a location that has significance or meaning for the client then I will look for ways to incorporate the location which tells that story. From the details that can have so much significance to the bigger picture. If on the other hand we are in a location that has been chosen for other reasons then I will look for texture and and ways to include the location that add to the image in some way – be it graphically or for the beauty of the setting. At the end of the day there are no set rules and the important thing is to show the personality of the subject.

In this image I used a billboard as a background to add interest but it is Lynda’s personality that shines through.

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Portrait Photography at City Quay in Dundee

Dundee has some great locations for portrait photography, and City Quay is no exception. It is also a good place to visit as it is close to shopping, tourist attractions and good places to eat.

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With a range of locations that can be used to add interest and variety (all of the images in this post were taken at City Quay), I really enjoy taking photographs here and there is a good choice of places for a hot chocolate!

Lynda was a lot of fun to work with and I think that her personality really shines through.

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If you have enjoyed the photography here you can see more of my work in the portrait section of my website. If you would like to know more about my portrait photography or other photography services give me a call on 01241 815655 or click here to contact me.

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Recharge Those Bridal Batteries – Guest Post

January 15th, 2010

The Wedding Planner Today I am really happy to introduce a guest blogger. Alison Tinlin, is a wedding planner whose company Plans and Presents is based in Glasgow. Alison offers a wedding planning service throughout Scotland and the UK and has received some great testimonials from very happy brides. After planning her own wedding she realised [...]

 

The Wedding Planner

Today I am really happy to introduce a guest blogger. Alison Tinlin, is a wedding planner whose company Plans and Presents is based in Glasgow. Alison offers a wedding planning service throughout Scotland and the UK and has received some great testimonials from very happy brides. After planning her own wedding she realised that she had a flair for organising weddings and events so Plans and Presents was born.

As Alison says “We are all unique and so each event should be unique. I believe that you, the client will benefit form my one-to-one personalised, friendly approach and that fact that your best interests will always be at the forefront. I hope that is reflected in my motto – Your Day, Your Way”.

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So without further ado, I will hand over to Alison….

Recharge Those Bridal Batteries

Sometimes we get so caught up with the finer details of our wedding day that we forget the reason why we are doing it in the first place.

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Sometimes there is so much pressure to compete or be unique that love gets forgotton a bit, anyone seen BRIDE WARS ? All our nerves can get frazzled now and then and we can say things in anger, stress and frustration that we don’t really mean.

  • Give yourself time to take stock every now and then.
  • Sit down with your H2B, and just have you and him time.
  • It might be a night out at the cinema, it might be dinner, it might be a cuddle in front of the telly.
  • Its not important where, its just the doing it.

And when we are on the subject of taking stock, take time to consider yourself too.

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Sometimes in the hustle , bustle of party and wedding planning , we sometimes forget ourselves too.
We get so carried away with arrangements and the busy busy busy that we don’t take enough time for ourselves.

I will give you the advice that anybody would , in that it is important to eat well, drink plenty of water, take a little light exercise if you can, and if you think you need it, take a multivitamin.
Once a week, take a night out for you [like you would with date night] and just chill.

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Run a bubble bath, give yourself a home manicure and pedicure, put on a facemask, exfoliate and paint those nails.
Light the candles , have a glass of wine, put on your favourite music and read that trashy romance novel.

Like taking a step back and prioritising the importance of your relationship, you need to do the same thing for yourself.

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So much of what Alison says is true, and I can definitely recommend using a wedding planner to help you with one of the most important days in your life.

To find out more about the wedding services offered by Plans and Presents visit the website or contact Alison on +44 (0) 1418806710 or +44 (0) 7969 690 832 and by e-mail: alisontinlin@plansandpresents.vpweb.co.uk.

I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, so please leave a comment below or contact me or visit my main website at www.louisebeattie.com

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My very own iPhone App

January 14th, 2010

Louise Beattie Photography, wedding and portrait photographer based near Dundee, Scotland, announces a new iPhone app.

 

I am really excited as today my very own iPhone app went live! And it’s free on the iTunes store. You can now keep up with this blog, my twitter feed and YouTube channel right on your iPhone.

Click here to download the app now.

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Louise Beattie Photography on the iTunes app store

I have a whole series of videos planned to upload to my YouTube channel so this will be an easy way to keep up with videos from my wedding and portrait photography.

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It works on iPhones and iPod Touches so head on over to the iTunes store and download it now for an easy way to keep in touch with everything that is happening at Louise Beattie Photography.

I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, please leave a comment below or contact me or visit my main website at www.louisebeattie.com

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Boutique Photography

August 11th, 2009

Boutique photography. You can think of it like a journey. A bus will get you from A to B, but if you want to enjoy the luxury of a fine vehicle, the experience of sitting in a climate controlled environment adjusted for your comfort whilst sitting in sumptuous leather seats listening to your favourite music, then perhaps that top end Mercedes is the right choice for you. Boutique photography is the equivalent to the Mercedes.

 

First of all a big apology for the gap in posts, due to a holiday. I had planned to post before I went away but I was beaten by circumstances.

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I like to think of my business as providing boutique wedding and lifestyle portrait photography. But why boutique?

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Boutique because I provide a specialised service, using the finest bespoke products, to people who value photography and their memories. Bookings are limited to enable the level of experience and service that is so important. This, along with superb end products, results in heirloom quality albums and images that tell your story and can be passed on to the next generation.

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A lot of time is spent creating bespoke photography sessions to ensure that your portrait art is truly personalised as well as capturing the essence of you and your family. From guidance on what to wear and choice of locations, to time spent with you viewing the images using a projector and screen, helping you to make the right image and product choices.

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You can think of it like a journey. A bus will get you from A to B, but if you want to enjoy the luxury of a fine vehicle, the experience of sitting in a climate controlled environment adjusted for your comfort whilst sitting in sumptuous leather seats listening to your favourite music, then perhaps that top end Mercedes is the right choice for you. Boutique photography is the equivalent to that Mercedes.

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The time invested in the photographic session is just a small part of the process, but that is a whole post in itself which I will save for another time.

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With boutique photography it is the whole experience that is truly wonderful and the images which make the investment of time and money worthwhile.


As no post is complete without images, these are from a session with Brad and Laura in the Lake District.

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