30/07/10
We have just launched a competition prize draw to win a dance photo shoot, visit our specialist dance photographer website to enter.
01/06/10
Hanging your photographs on the wall can radically change the feeling of your home, so you should take a little time to make sure you get it just right. One of the key things is to make sure the picture is the right size for the space it is going to be in. The best way to do this is with a little easy preparation before you purchase your image.
Take some newspaper and blue tack it to the wall; experiment with different size pieces of newspaper and different positions in the room. This should give you a good indication of what “looks right” for your space. Then measure how big the newspaper ended up and when it comes to selecting your photos you’ll have a good idea of what size to go for!
15/05/10
Viewing Photographs ~ There are a number of ways of viewing photographs and you need to decide which way best suits you. The evolution of digital photography has also opened up even more ways to enjoy your images, so I thought I would take a moment to run through the possibilities.
On the Wall ~ Hanging on the wall is one of the most popular ways of viewing a photo. With it always on display it is a pleasant reminder of a person at that stage of their life and indicates the gentle passage of time. The picture will also enhance it’s location with a familiar atmosphere that can be enjoyed by you and your visitors.
In an Album ~ Nothing brings a group of people together like sharing a look through an old photo album. Either a fond look back in time or to introduce new members to the family’s history, albums become priceless treasures. Albums are also the most archival and safe way of keeping photos, protecting them from damaging light and atmospheric pollution.
Digital Frames ~ One of the newest methods of viewing photographs is the digital frame, enabling you to view an entire gallery of images. Prices are still quite high for these devices, making it quite expensive to have one large enough to sit on a wall; so they are best suited for desktops and sideboards, where the viewer is at a more intimate distance.
Printing ~ Technology has enabled a myriad of printing techniques, allowing digital images to be printed onto pretty much anything. Printing onto T-shirts, mugs, jigsaws, key-rings, bags and cushions may not be a long term means of keeping photographs, but it is great fun!
Computer ~ Most people now have a computer either at work or at home and family photos make great screen-savers! You can also share your images with the rest of the world, maybe on your own website or on popular community sites like facebook and flickr.
Electronic Media ~ MP3 players are now a commonplace way of storing and viewing photos. With devices like the iPhone and iPod you can carry around your own personal gallery, always ready to show off your latest pictures.
12/04/10
01/04/10
Our Easter Special Offer for April has just been posted.
31/02/10
Are you considering commissioning a professional photographer for a marketing or promotional image for the first time? If so, you may be interested in our "Commission" page. It has just been updated as a basic guide to commissioning and licencing professional photography.
09/02/10
Half Term Special! All portrait sessions this half term are just £15.00! That's any time next week, the 15th to the 19th.
06/02/10
Valentines day is fast approaching. Have you got your present sorted yet? How about a gift voucher for a portrait shoot? You can buy them here online with paypal or pop into the studio and pick one up.
22/01/10
NOTICE: The studio premises will be closed from Sunday 24th to Sunday 31st January. Though we will still be responding to phone calls and emails, please expect a slight delay in correspondence.
01/01/10
Our New Year Sale is now on! Check out the great offers here.
31/12/09
We have now launched this, our all new 2010 website. Feel free to have a look around and let us know what you think of it. A few of the new sections are not quite finished yet, but they will be coming soon.
09/12/09
Hot on the heels of our newly launched dance photography website comes it's sibling site, www.headshotphotography.co.uk. Our specialist website dedicated to headshot photography for performers.
05/12/09
As many of you will be aware, the VAT rate will be going back up to 17.5% in the new year. We will be publishing new price lists that will come into effect on the 1st January. However, there is a great way for you to beat the VAT increase and save youself £50 off a portrait session and that's to buy one of our Portrait Session Vouchers now. They are just £25.00 and entitle the bearer to a standard family portrait session any time in January, February or March next year.
28/11/09
We're very pleased to announce that our website dedicated to dance photography has been given a large make-over and is now live and ready to view. It's called www.dancephotographer.co.uk and it's a great place to find specific information just about our work with dancers. There is also a host of new dance photography packages for you to pick from.
23/11/09
If you're wondering why we haven't written anything here for ages, it's because we're hard at work on a new project. A baby sibling to this site is coming soon.....
03/11/09
31/10/09
Happy Halloween. Remember to avoid spooky cottages.....!
24/10/09
We've now got just two slots left for next Saturday, which is of course your last opportunity for our October special offer.
05/10/09
We've had a busy day today framing and hanging photographs in our gallery.
02/10/09
Keep you eyes peeled for The Comet newspaper. There will be a special voucher appearing for readers.....
01/10/09
It all starts here. Lots of fantastic special offers are now available in the lead up to Christmas. For example, this month you can save £50.00 on a portrait session.
26/09/09
We've made quite a lot of updates to the presents and gifts section today. In particular, you can now buy gift vouchers and portrait session vouchers online.
23/09/09
You eagle eyed viewers will have no doubt noticed the new link on the homepage. It takes you to our all new Presents and Gift Ideas section. I have to admit, it's not quite all finished yet; but you'll get the idea! There are some fantastic bargains to be had, so have a good look round. Any feedback you may have would also be much appreciated.
10/09/09
Just to let you all know that we will be away from the studio from the 11th to the 18th. If you have an urgent enquiry please give us a call and leave a message.
06/09/09
An advanced warning that we are going to be a way from the studio from the 11th through to the 18th September.
05/09/09
Here's a few of our favourite photographers' websites:
Joe Cornish
Marco Grob
Susan Burnstine
25/08/09
We have just posted our Your Visit to The Focal Space for a Portrait Photo Shoot page. It contains lots of useful information about what to expect when you visit us for a portrait session, including how to book, what clothes to wear, whether you need a make-up artist and when you get to see your photos.
24/08/09
There's one more week left of our brilliant school summer holiday special offer and we have just a couple of free slots left for bookings. See our Family Photo Prices page for details.
21/08/09
If you have a look around our website and can't quite find a photographic style or a package that you're looking for, do get in touch. We are very happy to take requests! We can sort out a custom package specifically for your requirements.
20/08/09
Did you know we also do gift vouchers. They make great presents for birthdays and Christmas.
17/08/09
There's now only two weeks left of our fantastic school summer holiday special offer. Book a family portrait session quick, for just £25, and you'll be saving £50 off the normal price. Visit our Family Photos Prices page to find out more.
16/08/09
Can you imagine the mess this made.....
15/08/09
You can now find our terms and conditions of photography online at the link below. So if you're having trouble sleeping you could work your way through these! The Focal Space Terms and Conditions of Photography.
13/08/09
We are now also featured on LondonDance.com
09/08/09
Our maternity gallery is now online!
08/08/09
Today was the day we put up our fantastic new sign outside.
07/08/09
A quick note to Satellite Navigation users, for some reason our postcode, SG1 3QP, seems to lead people to a school just round the corner from us. So, if you find yourself outside Thomas Alleyne School in Olde Swan Court you need to come back out onto the one way system and drive straight ahead onto the High Street. After two dozen yards you will come to a mini round about, at which you need to turn left into Walkern Road. Then we are in Pond Close Estate, which is just 50 yards down Walkern Road on the left.
03/08/09
You may have noticed a change to our homepage. We have decided to no longer hire out the studio. That area of the website is being replaced with a whole new section. Keep your eyes peeled for lots of new photos...
31/07/09
We have just updated our dance section with a new page under the link Your Visit. As you might guess, it tells you all about what happens when you visit The Focal Space for a photo session. It also includes a few comedy photos, strictly for illustrative purposes you understand...
30/07/09
We have given our new printer a jolly good workout today. We printed two canvas', with a combined surface area of over 2500 square inches. One of them is destined for the wall outside the studio as one of our primary signs. Pop by and have a look if you fancy.
27/07/09
We're nearly half way through our school summer holiday special offer for family portrait sessions and we're booking up quickly for August. If you're thinking of visiting us, book soon to make sure you don't miss out on the deal. You can find out about the offer on our rates page.
25/07/09
Three quirky dance photos on the theme of "chair" (!)
24/07/09
Well, that's one more thing to add to the list of strange things I've done. I've just been into London on the train with a camera on one shoulder and a ladder on the other. I was doing a test shot of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane stage door, in preparation for a shoot I'm doing in a couple of weeks. The photo needs to be from a high angle, hence the ladder.
24/07/09
I've also just stumbled across a directory of photos categorised by ballerina. So if you're after a picture of a particular dancer this might be a good place to start. www.ballerinagallery.com
24/07/09
I just found a great website compilation of dance photos from around the world, worth a look here dance_around_the_world
23/07/09
We are now pleased to be sponsoring the website www.familyphotograph.co.uk. A useful free guide on what to look for when choosing a professional photographer.
23/07/09
Just posted - new pictures in the Traditional Portraits and Contemporary Portraits galleries.
23/07/09
Here's a really good article from The Stage about having Headshots done. It discusses all the key issues like 'how often?' 'how many?' 'colour or black & white?' and offers some useful and sensible advice.
23/07/09
Did you know we're also on Facebook? You can find our group called "The Focal Space Photography Studio" and become a fan!
23/07/09
We attended the Springfield Community Playgroup summer fayre last Saturday and it was a big success. Loads of people came and everyone had a great time. We were there giving away "Funny Faces" keyrings of the kids. The face painting was particularly popular, so we got lots of great pictures of lions and butterflys! Best of all, the weather was very kind and none of us got wet!
23/07/09
I thought I'd start off by telling you about our great special offer. For the school holidays we're doing family portrait sessions for just £25! You can find out more about our family photography on our our family portraits page.