JEN'S BLOG
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CAKE SMASH - EVEE’S FIRST BIRTHDAY
For Evee’s first birthday photoshoot at the studio, we made sure to accommodate her dairy intolerance by including a specially made cake. Evee’s parents had brought in a couple of adorable outfits, including a pretty floral vest with ‘One’ in gold writing and a lovely unicorn headdress.
For the setup…
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LITTLE BOBBIE
Little Bobbie had a blast at the studio for her Easter half-term portrait session! Mum Chrissie had packed three fabulous outfits for her, including an animal print dress and two sparkly dresses in pink and red, complete with matching sparkly shoes. Bobbie was bursting with excitement and energy, and after…
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LEIGHTON HOUSE
I recently had the opportunity to work at Leighton House, the former residence and studio of the renowned Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896), during a group photography event organised and styled by Tabitha Boydell. Located in the Holland Park area of Kensington, Leighton constructed the house in 1865 and…
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PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST
Alexandra G. INTERNATIONAL ARTIST & LGBTQ ART
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Alexandra G. by Jen Mason
“I have a passion for painting the human form and it was through the Adonis Art Gallery in London that I first attained international recognition and was thrilled to be one of only six female artists in the…
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MILLIE MAE // MODEL FOLIO BUILD
Recently, Millie visited the studio for her portfolio-building photo shoot. It was so lovely to see her again in person after observing her growth through social media. I was first introduced to Millie in 2018 when she was eleven years old at a children’s charity event where she had come…
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FAUZIA // WHITE HAIR DON’T CARE
I had the pleasure of meeting Fauzia (also known as Mrs. T) when she travelled from Manchester for her photo shoot at my studio. It comes as no surprise that modelling agencies have shown interest in her, given her flawless skin and striking white hair. Leading up to Fauzia’s shoot…
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DIY V-FLATS
For those who have tried making V-Flats before, you may be familiar with the challenges it presents. It’s not just about taping the edges or joining the boards together; the difficulty lies in adding the black coloured sticky-back plastic to the white side of the Foam Board. One alternative is…
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HORSES, PEBBLES BEACH, BARBADOS
I was thrilled to bits to witness the racehorses bathing and swimming at Pebbles Beach. My friend Georgia had told me all about them and shared some beautiful photographs she had taken previously. Each morning at sunrise, grooms from the nearby stables at Garrison Savannah, a horse racing venue situated…
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BARBADOS
In February ‘24, my partner and I had the opportunity to travel to Barbados to visit friends who live part-time on the island. Departing from Manchester, England on a rainy Friday morning, we flew over 4,000 miles and landed in sunny Barbados late in the afternoon. Upon arrival, I was…
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IZZY // THE VELVET VILLAGE
While shooting with Vanessa at the Velvet Village, I mentioned to her that I had an upcoming shoot with my friend and model Irina (also known as Izzy), and I suggested that she would look stunning in the fringed cardigans. Vanessa reviewed Izzy’s modelling portfolio and promptly consented to allowing…
