Prize winning prortrait

I'm delighted to announce that one of my portraits has led to me retaining a trophy for the third year in a row at my local photographic society in the annual 'People/Person' set subject competition.  This image scored a maximum 20 out of 20 and helped secure my win.

The shot was of a father and his 6 week old baby girl and is one of my personal favourites as I feel it shows the amazing connection between the two subjects.  I call the image ' Unconditional Love' which says it all I feel.

Here it is:

'Unconditional Love' by John Wood Photography / Bump2Baby Portraits ©

 



I've had the pleasure of photographing the family over the last year or so, starting with a maternity shoot with the mum and her partner and then a series of shoots every few months as the little girl has grown.  These are one of my favourite types of shoot as you really get to see how a new life changes over time and also you invariably become good friends with the parents.  I certainly look forward to photographing the growing family in the years to come.

Do get in touch if you are interested in having a family portrait taken for yourselves or if you would like to purchase a gift voucher to give someone as a unique present this coming Christmas.

Babes in the bluebells – special promotion

I am running a special promotion during early May called ‘Babes in The Bluebells’.

Bluebell Woods

The promotion is for families or individuals who would like a location based portrait session held in the bluebell woods around Ashridge (just outside of Berkhamsted). The portrait mini-session will last around half an hour to 45mins and will take in an enchanted bluebell wood that has been selected to give a lovely backdrop to the spring colours that this season brings. Kids will be able to explore the carpet of bluebells, peep out from behind trees, little girls can don their fairy wings and generally enjoy doing what kids do – playing and having fun! Why not let me capture your family in this natural, relaxed way?



Babes in the Bluebells




Child portrait


For individuals wanting some photos of themselves – perhaps as a present for loved ones or families, this is an ideal opportunity to get something different to what you would usually give.

Perhaps you even want to treat a special person or loved one to a photo session. Why not book a slot for them with me now?

Babes in The Bluebells – Promotion Details:

• Dates: Sunday 5th, Saturday 11th May (weather and bluebell flowering permitting)

• Location: Ashridge Estate, nr Berhamsted. Full details of location to meet sent on booking

• Time slots available (Sunday 5th): 09:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 13:45, 14:30, 15:15, 16:00. (Saturday 11th): 09:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 15:15, 16:00. Please note: Sessions start promptly at time selected (arrive early if you can!)

• Cost: £55 (Full amount required at time of booking)

• What you get: 5 high resolution images on CD for you to make your own prints from. (The value of the CD of images alone is £100, so this is a great offer). Copyright of the images is retained by the photographer but you will be granted a perpetual license to obtain your own prints etc for non-commercial uses.

• Other options: Additional high resolution digital images are available as are items such as framed prints, canvases and photobooks at my prevailing rates.

Contact me by email or phone me on 07941 758887 to secure your session now.

More competition success

I had the good fortune to win the set subject round of the final competion of the year at XRR Photographic Society last night (Weds). 

The set subject was 'Power' and my image (250,000 volts) below scored a maximum 20 and was Highly Commended.  My other images in the set subject class scored an 18.
 

'250,000 volts' by John Wood ©2013

The image was taken during a walk out on the Munden Estate which sits between Watford and Brickett Wood in Hertfordshire.

More after the jump.....

Mother’s Day portraits – promotion

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, have you considered the gift of a portrait of you and/or your family instead of another bunch of flowers that will wither after a couple of weeks?  Wouldn’t it be good to see your gift proudly displayed for all to see?

John Wood Photography’s Mother’s Day 2013 portrait promotion is for families or individuals who would like a portrait session.  The session lasts around an hour and will take place in the comfort of your own home or, if you prefer, your garden or a local park (weather permitting!).  Kids will be able enjoy doing what kids do – playing and having fun in surroundings they are used to!  So why not let me capture you and your family in this natural, relaxed way?


For individuals wanting some professionally captured photos of themselves as a present for that special Mum, this is an ideal opportunity to have something different to what you would usually give.  Again, the photo shoot can be held in your own home or out on location if you prefer.

If you do not want to have a photo session yourself but would like to give a family member or friend the present of a portrait photography session, then do contact me as Gift Certificates are available.

Mother’s Day Portraits – Promotion Details:

• Dates: Bookings and sessions during February and up until Sunday 3rd March (for photos required before Mother’s Day)

• Location: I bring my studio to you (within 20 miles of Watford, Herts) or if you prefer an outdoor shoot, your garden or local park.

• Time slots: contact me for details and availability

• Cost: £35 (full amount required at time of booking)

• What you get: A 10x8 inch print of your choice from the session

• Other options: Additional print and items such as framed prints, canvases and photobooks available at my prevailing rates

Contact me by email or phone me on 07941 758887 quoting (Mother’s Day 2013) to secure your session now.