A few weeks ago, I drove down to the coast for the wedding of Ben and Penny, a fabulous couple who live in Dubai. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect and the setting took my breath away. Lulworth Castle is a photographer’s dream when it comes to good light. I also really enjoyed working with the couple, who let me explore my usual crazy ideas. Their “I say TomaYto, You say TomaHto” group shot is now ranking among one of my faves of this year. Ben & Penny also humoured me by shoving cupcake into each other’s mouths in the American tradition. They threw themselves into it with gusto, as you can see from the image below. You can read more about Ben & Penny in a few month’s time when their big day is featured in Cosmo Brides.

We have now finalised our fantastic Autumn 2009 training courses at Julia Boggio Studios:

Introduction to Wedding Photography October 26
Growing and Developing a Successful Photography Business
       DAY 1: Business Planning for Future Success  October 19
       DAY 2: Running a Photography Business: Survive and Thrive!  October 20
       DAY 3: Getting Customers  October 21
Studio Shooting Day  November 2 

For the prospectus with more detailed information, email us on info@juliaboggiophotography.com.

Last week, the National Maritime Museum served as the fabulous backdrop for a shoot I did with the hats of Louis Mariette and the dresses of Ian Stuart. As part of the shoot, I photographed the amazing hat pictured below for Louis’ Ascot collection, which he loved so much that he’s using it on all his press releases for the event. Stay tuned to see more from this shoot in the next few weeks and big thanks to Louis for making such great hairpieces!

Credits for image include: Photographer: Julia Boggio using Broncolor lights, Hair: Severin Hubert, Make-Up: Lina Cameron, Styling: Kate Barbour, Model: Kerri Tanya.

Me and Louis Mariette at his studio

My loyal blog readers, apologies for the radio silence. However, there is a good explanation for it. We’ve been very busy at Julia Boggio Central redecorating our new studio space in Wimbledon. James has been overseeing the project 24/7 for the past couple weeks and now we’re moving in on Monday! So you can imagine that with all the building liaising, website creating, and portfolio shooting, it’s been a little hectic around here.

The most exciting thing that happened to me today was taking delivery of my new Broncolor lights and light shapers. I can’t wait to play with them in the studio. Don’t be jealous…we will be offering portfolio days where you, too, can come into our studio and work with the Broncolor lights to help you improve your portfolio. Next week, we’ll be announcing a whole bunch of fabulous courses that we are offering in the autumn.

Okay, I’m off to go crawl into bed with my new lights now. Don’t tell James.

Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of requests to photograph teenagers. I’m loving it! They’re really keen to be photographed, take direction well and seem to be able to channel their inner super model at a moment’s notice.

Here are a few images from my recent session with the fabulous Holly, future UK rock chick!

Here are some images from a pre-wedding shoot I did last week with Steve, Louise, little Ava and their 5-month bump. If you remember the downpour we had on Friday afternoon, that’s what we were shooting in. Despite that, we got some great shots and really enjoyed ourselves.

Introducing the lovely Amy and Phil, whose wedding is this coming up this weekend. We met for a pre-wedding shoot one morning last week for a couple hours of fun and frolics in the Hoxton area. After our shoot, they had their pre-wedding interview with James for their wedding film, in which James found out all sorts of interesting stories about how they met and their wedding guests. James and I are both really looking forward to this wedding - it promises to be a good laugh!

And let’s be honest - who doesn’t need a good laugh these days? It’s all doom and gloom out there. So anyway, check out this website. I found it on a blog from the US and I laughed long and hard. Before you click, just be aware of two things: there is swearing on this site and you are about to be assaulted by more cute animals than you thought existed. So here you go. And here is another one.

Okay, okay. Hint taken. I haven’t posted any images in a while and I’ve been a naughty blogger. Things have been super busy here at Boggio Central. We’re working on a new portraiture product that - trust me - you are going to LOVE. We’re also in the process of moving offices and redecorating our new space. On top of all that, we’re organising a nationwide charity event called THE BIG I DO REDO (tickets on sale here). But just to prove I have been taking pics, here are a few images from a modelling shoot I did recently and a pre-wedding shoot. You’ll also be glad to know that there is a newsletter coming out soon too. Oh, the sensory overload!

It’s always nice to receive good feedback as it makes us feel happy and shiny. I received this feedback on my article in the March issue of Photo Pro magazine from photographer Peter Clark:

“Just wanted to congratulate you on the best magazine article on wedding photography I have read for years. I have ‘done’ weddings for many years and always struggled with pricing especially since the onset of digital capture as everyone seems to assume it is so cheap. Your article is an eye opener - thank you”

No, thank you for your kind words. Now I must get started writing the next one!

We were also gratified to find ourselves mentioned on RocknRoll Bride, who said, “If you haven’t seen Julia Boggio’s amazing work yet you really really need to.  You need this in your life!” I have to agree. I think everyone should have Julia Boggio Photography in their lives.

So give us a call.