Tag: Light
How to Get Natural Results with Flash when Shooting Environmental Portraits on Location
A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting poet Lydia to shoot some environmental portraits to support her personal brand.
A Pumpkin Picking Family Shoot
A few weeks ago Nadia got in touch enquiring about a family photoshoot and said “I really want to have pictures taken while pumpkin picking on a farm.” I knew just the place!
Family Photography in Roundhay Park, Leeds
A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Ben and his family for a family photography session in Roundhay Park, Leeds.
Shooting silhouettes against an incredible sea fret on the Yorkshire coast
Earlier this summer I had the unexpected opportunity to capture an incredible sea fret during a family trip to the Yorkshire coast.
We arrived at Hunmanby Gap, just down from Filey on the Yorkshire coast, fairly early and we were greeted with a really interesting morning mist.
Family Photography session amongst the trees of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting up with Alix and her family for a family shoot at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The family had adopted a large oak tree and it’s a location that’s very important to them so it was a real pleasure to shoot them as a family in one of their favourite places. Not least because their family had very recently grown by one!
Capturing family memories is important… and worth waiting for
This family photography session was a long time coming, but well worth the wait.
Sarai originally got in touch because her and her husband had missed out on booking a photographer due to the pandemic and were keen to capture some memories before their 16 month old daughter completed her transition from baby to toddler.
Shadow & Light Monthly #36
Shadow & Light is a list of curated photography stories, features, techniques, news and inspiration that I’ve come across this month.
In this month’s edition we visit a 1980s Brooklyn roller disco and look at Kodak’s brand new half frame camera. We discover the story behind the secret photographers of the Holocaust and look at Godox’s quirky new retro flashes.
Shooting a secret family photography session
This was a fun session to be involved with. I met up with Jamie and his three girls at Temple Newsam in Leeds behind their mum’s back for a secret session.
Capturing the unique bond between sisters
One of the key things I’m always looking for when shooting family photography is capturing the relationship and bond between family members.
How to deal with bad weather on a photoshoot
We always hope for fine weather for a shoot but sometimes the weather God’s choose not to play ball. In those situations it’s important you’re able to adapt to the conditions.
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I'm Simon Wiffen, an award-winning photographer, husband, dog owner, record collector and dad of three.
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