Anna Bowkis Photography

Digital Photographer 2011 | Cambridgeshire Lifestyle Photographer

No, no, no, I am not THE Digital Portrait Photographer 2011, but I did get shortlisted from 1,500 in this catergory down to 20, and considering I uploaded last Autumn I know my photography has come on since then, I am pretty chuffed.

The winners will be announced with images from some of shortlist contestants, I will have to buy the magazine just to see if I made it as one of the judges favorites!

This is the image that I entered. This gorgeous boy and his huge brown eyes have won me a couple of awards already, but this image was submitted only to the 2011 Digital Photographer of the Year contest.

I have some exciting news coming to Anna Bowkis Photography in the forseeble future for all 13-16 year olds! Keep an eye on my Face Book fan page for announcement.

Thanks for stopping by

Anna x

Your Life is Your Art

 

Keith and Charlotte | Cambridgeshire Lifestyle Photographer

Christmas Eve 2011, I was in the village of Lavenden, photographing the renewel of vows for Keith and Charlotte Mitchell.

I had only met Charlotte about a week prior and had only spoken and emailed Keith, but I knew from the story Keith ahd told me , how important the day was for them both.

Keith and Charlotte were married 10 years ago on Christmas Eve so as well as a renewel of vows it was also the time to celebrate 10 wonderful years of marriage. I feel so blessed to have been chosen to be their photography on such a special day. What a beautiful day to get married as well!

The weather stayed dried with some cloud cover, perfect for me, but it was a tad nippy!

Keith and Charlotte didnt have a wedding photographer when they got married, I do hope that I captured their day with memories they will cherish and remember.

Anna x

Your Life is Your Art

Behind the Scenes | Cambridgeshire Lifestyle Photographer

January has been an amazing month already for me and I am so looking forward to what the rest of 2012 has in store for me.

This last month has seen me working Christmas Eve for a couples renewel of vows (blogging real soon!), working for my fav photography magazine on a styled shoot and working with an amazing up and coming model from Huntingdon, Amber Tutton. I feel so blessed and priveledged to have worked with such talented people of late.

Today I thought I would share some behind the scenes shots of my styled shoot the other week. I organized a Ice Queen vs Black Swan shoot ,complete with models, MUA and hairstylists. it was an amazing day, the weather was good to us if not a little cold! But then what do you expect at the beginning of January!

The creative team all met at mine where we started to prep the models for our first scene.

 

Adam, camera man for the day...

on location

Vivien the MUA working her magic!

and thats what they call "a wrap!"

The Creative Team

 

A huge thank you to my amazing team who worked so hard behind the scenes:

Creative Team :

Makeup : Vivien Jones

Hairstylists : Clare Henry and Tiffany Best from Toni and Guy Cambridge

Models : Ana and Yaasmin

Gorgeous Petticoats : Doris Designs

This shoot will be featured in a magazine in March, I will let you know the details once it has been published... lets just say I am so excited!!!

Thanks for stopping by

Anna x

Your Life is Your Art

Cambridge January 2012 | Street Photography

This year I wanted to do some personal photography projects. Not your normal 365's or 52 week projects, been there have the TShirt and suck at them, LOL. This year I want to work outside my comfort zone and be more creative.

This means working on more collaborations, meeting like minded creatives, themed shoots organized by myself and some street photography!

Last week I headed into Cambridge to do some prop shopping for my Ice Queen shoot I had Monday just gone. I took my camera with me and my new lens Peter bought me for Christmas, the 85mm. After shopping till I could no longer carry any more bags, I headed to the nearest bench and pulled my camera out.

This is how I got on...

then I headed back to catch my bus

I have lots to improve on, I need to be more confident taking photos for a start!

There are some amazing street photographers out there, Vivien Maier is someones work worth googling, and just google "street photography" and click on images only. Inspiring work out there!

Marshal Gray (Gary Lashmar), did a 365 street photography project last year (2011) , and I loved his work.
I have decided I like black and white for this project, it also seems a popular choice for street photographers. I am in Peterborough tomorrow on a shoot but will hopefully catch a few street photos whilst I am there. On Friday I am headed to London to meet some fellow togs at SWPP, another great opportuntiy to get out the camera!

Will take a tripod out next time and go for some motion blur shots I think.

Do you ahve any personal projects that you are working on in 2012. Would love to hear and see what you are up to.

Thanks for stopping by,

Anna x

Your Life is Your Art

Welcome 2012 | Cambridgeshire Lifestyle Photographer

Wow, already a week in to 2012 and I havnt blogged yet! Its been a busy week already and the next few months calender is looking pretty bust so far! I am excited to see what 2012 brings and meeting new clients, building new friendships and expanding my creativity.

Tomorrow is the first day of what will hoopefully be my new creative team: MUA (make up artist), hairstylist and 2 models will be joining me on an exciting styled shoot at Hitchingbrooke Park.

I cant give too much away as it is for a magazine, but if you follow me on Face Book you will know  the theme, and here is a sneak peek of what tomorrow will bring...

I am styling tomorrow's shoot which has been way too much fun, LOL, with bling, fur and feathers adorning my studio and some gorgeous Doris Design skirts, I am sure the models will rock this shoot.

Hopefully will catch up with you all in the week, with some session shares.

Wishing you all a wonderful and creative 2012,

Remember, Your Life is Your Art

Anna x