Recent content by EllieJay

Thanks all, still waiting for the school to confirm as I have now insisted they check their insurance would cover it! I am using a vinyl backdrop on stands, and I know the lights can easily get knocked over by a runaway toddler so think it is important to check. They do lots of high risk...

Thanks Connorsz - the main problem was they used a yellow background which was awful with their uniform. All the parents just wanted plain white - so that was what I was going for... and hoping for the best really!

That's a great idea artographywales - thank you ☺

Well, they are going to pre book so will know it won't be the same day... Lighting is a bit hit and miss if I am honest. Easier in day light obviously, but I can't get it perfect every time yet. My poor kids are having to be guinea pigs nearly every night so I can try out different set ups!

Oh no... not doing it same day! Will give them out about a week later in the playground ☺

Was thinking of delivering the images on usb sticks- can get 8gb off amazon for £1.22 so thought that would be cheap enough!

Thanks so much - didn't even consider insurance. Have asked for confirmation as there is no way I need to get sued lol - they said it is probably ok as it's a charity thing but so not taking that risk! Will let you know what they say. Was going to do 5/6 families in the day - but will see...

Well, it's not really 'business' as such as it's raising money for the school - so I sort of feel that I should try at least... but yes - completely up for saying NO next time!

Hi, I have been enlisted to do a 'family photoshoot' day at my children's school - mainly as the recent official school photos were awful this year! To be honest I have no idea what to do - and won't know most of the families so don't know who will be in the photos so will have very limited...

Thanks Craig - had a quick look and these look exactly what I need. Will get stuck in.

Haha - young... I wish! But thanks

Hi BrynBoru, completely agree and would love to get out more, but was thinking of when kids are in bed and can't get out I could possibly learn something to help ☺

Thank you for your replies... can do layers from creating flyers and such so fingers crossed the rest will come easy. Will work my way through tutorials on you tube and will soon be an expert!

I have been practicing on portraits so have done sharpening and using levels a little, but generally after any useful tricks I can look up!

Hi, Am trying to teach myself a few photoshop tricks, and seeing great results so far. I would like to ask though, what are the most useful things to learn? It's really hard to know which tools to look at without knowing what would be the best to start with? Thanks