Sexy Sally hits the boudoir!

A really really good friend of mine, the fantabulous photographer Dave Sander asked me to help him out on a fun shoot a coupla weeks ago.
It's a LIVE boudoir shoot, he said. As in in a hotel. With people watching. With models and such like.
EEEEKKK!
Although I was super nervous at the thought of people watching me work (I look like a total eejit when I start throwing around my poses) I jumped at the chance to help out because, well, a. he's a great guy and b. the man seriously knows his stuff. I mean, this guy is like my photography hero!
Here are some snaps I managed to grab of the superglam Sally. This one was right up my street, because look at all those fabulous colours. The moment I clocked that orange sofa I was determined to get a shot of it, wild horses couldn't have kept me away!
I had a really great, fun day and got some stonking shots for my portfolio so thanks for letting us come along guys! We had fun!
PS Embarrassing side note, while I was taking the shot below I actually slipped and fell full weight on my knee. In front of everyone. I insisted I was okay in a strangled kind of voice even though it KILLED!! I ended up coming home with three kneecaps - two on the same leg. It was weeks ago now and I still can't kneel properly. Ouch!

Mark and Mary Get Married!

So, those of you who follow my blog will no doubt remember me talking about my mentors. The people who took me on when I knew nothing! When every image I took blew out, was out of focus and was just generally...technically poor!
Way back when, I took my little photography keenness to a studio in Leeds and begged for help. I am keen, I said, little cap in hand. I work for free, I added!
Mark and Mary - two very successful wedding photographers in Rawdon - took me on as their 'third' shooter.
I basically bimbled around, picking up the tricks of the trade and learning what I could. Everyone who knows me knows I now live photography. Every spare second I have is spent improving my technique. For me it's a passion.
Mark and Mary were the two guys who gave me a little head start in the early days and who have supported me ever since.
This month, they were married at The Chevin Country Park Hotel. I have never seen so many photographers at one wedding! We were all jumping in there.
I bagsied the best spot at the end of the ailse and managed to capture this.
I think their expressions say it all!

Barbarella in the boudoir!

I just love it when a plan comes together! I have been thinking for ages about doing a Barberella inspired shoot - all blonde hair but hardcore with it.
When Kim rocked up with her bouncy girls and leopard print I couldn't believe it! My prayers had been answered.
Added to that the most stunning location - the penthouse suite at the Great Victoria Hotel in Bradford and I was in my element!