Avant Showreel..

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Avant Photographic showreel

If you have a facebook account, you can have a look at my new showreel of images. They are all recent works and I put this together as a treat to maybe do these more frequently. I have found a way to post these without facebook, but for now, I am unleashing it on fans only.. so become a fan of Avant Photographic on facebook and you can see the new video..!

Phil

family portraits, Eastbourne Photography Studio

This is Jo, Sean and little Jack.. 

and i love this one of Jack on his own..

Another Eastbourne family in for family portraits!

Sally and Aaron came in today for their portraits of little Owen. I have already photographed their eldest daughter, this time last year in fact.

So here are some initial edits of Owen's first baby portrait shoot in the studio, just 12 weeks old, and already fantastic at it.

It was great to show a customer of mine the new set-ups and refreshed studio, and to be able to shoot some very special baby portraits for Sally and Aaron.

recent portraits of Eastbourne families

my new backgrounds are causing quite a stir and people are loving how different they are! No more hi key white backgrounds, more natural and soft, to suit my style of family portraits.

Here are some recent favourites.

This is Jayden and Jasmin.. both so photogenic and the perfect little brother and sister!

Kodak wedding & Portrait Awards 2010

Competition Time Again!

Your chance to win £1000 for being in a portrait!

If you have been wanting to have your portraits, here is a great opportunity not to be missed.

You will have a full session, and I will be shooting with the competition in mind. For truly unique and exciting images, something completely different from the norm..

You pay £20, this is for the session and a 10x8 complimentary print of the image chosen to enter. EVERYONE who takes part in this competition will have their portrait entered into this national Professional competition.

The Kodak Wedding & Portrait Awards 2010 is only open to full time professionals, and is judged at 2 judging sessions.. one in April, and one in September.

First entries therefore, must be in by the end of March 2010.. For entry to round two, sessions must be shot by 15th August.

Call now to book your session. 01323 738 566 or email studio@avantphotographic.com The first judging is on in April, so entries for this first stage must be in by 31st March!

This is as great for newborns as it is for a little treat to yourself, there are many categories, and even an 'OPEN' category for those wanting to be really adventurous!

Morgan own post...

I am being selfish and posting a load of pictures of my son Morgan..

'cause he's just the best.. sorry, but he is... : )

just after a bath..

play time!

urgh... who's that? Yuk! what am I doing in a photo?

Daddy makes me giggle..

So does Mummy..

good ain't he?

Phil

Recent faves

Just to prove it isn't all bikes and boy toys.. Here are some recent faves from the last weeks shoots.

It has been great doing some child portraits of some slightly older children recently. They enjoy it just as much as the babies do, and as i always like to do something different on each portrait photography session, it keeps me fresh and the creative synapses sparking.. First, the Maynard girls.... ( who should have their own t.v. show!)

Second.. on a wet and windy tuesday, i had the pleasure of photographing this pair with their mummy..

This shot stood out to me, as it was a bit of a grab shot, I was concious of her reaching the limits of the suitable lighting area, but her expression, which is what i alsways want to apture, is perfect, and her stance i could not have manufactured.. completely at ease in the studio, she was a joy to photograph. This result is a perfect example of how i want to get something unique from the child each time. That is what makes a perfect family portrait..

Here are some of the boys from the family portrait above. This is such an emotive picture... Ilove it!

Here is a fantastic seasonal baby portrait, and not a bit of tinsel in sight! A proper little poser.. but still a natural baby portrait, full of character and life!