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THE 40 OVER 40 PROJECT…SO FAR!
The 40 over 40 Project is a celebration of women over the age of 40. In fact it's a global movement to challenge the way society and the beauty industry thinks. So many women 40 and over feel invisible - it's an age that's under-represented by the media and forgotten...
5 WAYS TO LEARN TO LIKE YOURSELF BETTER – THE FIRST STEP TO SELF-LOVE AND COMPASSION
If you’re struggling to like yourself, you’re not alone. We’re often our own worst critics and compare ourselves to others on a daily basis. Everyone else seems to be, do and have more than we do, and we dislike ourselves for our perceived inadequacies and failures....
BUILDING YOUR PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND AND YOUR EXPERTISE
Building your presence on social media can sometimes feel overwhelming. How do you showcase your brand and expertise? What type of content should you share? Which photos should you use and when? With so much to consider and myriad options out there, you may feel as...
How to tackle imposter syndrome – it’s time to take back control!
Whether in your professional life or your personal life, you’ve no doubt had a case of imposter syndrome - an affliction that can stop even the most confident, self-assured person in their tracks. In this post, I’m here to help you understand a little more about...
BRAND VALUES: what are they and how do you create yours?
If you’re busy building a new brand or going through the rebranding process, you’ve probably heard the term ‘brand values’ knocking around. Now if you’re new to it all, you may be asking yourself what brand values actually are and whether you even need them. ...
how to feel confident before your photoshoot
When thinking about your photoshoot, which emotions come to the surface for you? I’m sure it’s a heady mix of excitement and apprehension... with a mix of everything else in between. For me, one of the most important things is that you feel confident and happy. Not...
Creating a mood board for your brand photoshoot
If you’ve got a brand photoshoot on the horizon, chances are your photographer will ask you to create a mood board before your session. But if you’ve never put one together before, it can feel overwhelming to know what to include. So to avoid that overwhelm,...
5 reasons to book a ballet photoshoot for your young dancer
Ballet is an art form and dancers who study ballet tend to be passionate and dedicated. As a tough discipline to master, it takes a lot of practice, meaning that improvements are constantly being made. You may wonder why you would invest in a professional photoshoot...
Why you need a professional portrait
Have you ever wondered why you should have a professional portrait taken? Isn't it a bit indulgent? What would I do with the portraits? Can I really justify the spending that money on me? I don't have time! Women are so good at hiding behind the camera. Through either...
6 ways to feel amazing
Allow yourself the nice things…and this doesn’t have to cost a penny. Use the ‘posh’ crockery. Use your nicest tea bags or biscuits (normally saved for guests). Use the perfumed hand cream that’s gathering dust at the back of your bedside drawer. Wear perfume...
ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER WITH THE PORTRAIT MASTERS
Three years ago, I submitted by first entries to The Portrait Masters. The Portrait Masters is an international awards and accreditation program that accepts entries twice a year. Each entry is judged according to 9 different criteria - expression and connection,...
6 Great Props and Accessories You can use to help keep your business photography on-brand
When we take our own brand photos, they might not always look as sleek and stylish as those taken by a professional photographer. Why is that? Well, one reason is that a professional brand photographer should always consider the props and accessories that set the...
5 Stories You Can Tell Through Your Personal Brand Photography
As a personal brand photographer, I often talk about storytelling, but what do I mean by this, and why is it important? Have you heard about the 'know, like and trust' factor? People want do business with those that they know, like and trust. And people connect on a...
Personal Brand Photoshoot Ideas – LOCATIONS
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHERE YOU'D HAVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTO SHOOT? Or do you worry that your home isn't photo-worthy, or doesn't align with your brand? Here's a list of location ideas that you could use for your session... Your home - inside and...
Fine Art Ballet Photography, Kent
Ballet is an art form that I adore and admire...I have the utmost respect for the commitment that these dancers have to perfecting their skill, and the strength and conditioning required to be able to move and hold their bodies in the most expressionistic way,...
6 Images You Can Post on Social Media to Help Grow Your Audience During Lockdown
So we find ourself in yet another lockdown...after not being able to work properly for so long, it's easy to start running out of images to post on social media! Or are you unsure what to post that will keep you in touch with your audience? It's hard to stay visible...
New Year’s Resolutions – The Key To Successful Goal-Setting, by Mary Meadows
New Year’s Resolutions (I hear a *groan*) they have a bad reputation…there is nothing more disheartening than a failed one. ‘They don’t work!’ I hear you yell…Well, this blog post will change your mind and possibly your life! So let's begin by considering the...
Gratitude, Positivity and Self-Love
I recently went 'Live' on social media to talk about the importance, and the power, of gratitude, positivity and self-love, and thought I'd share the video here. I feel it's so important to acknowledge these areas in life and really try to actively practice them. They...
The Real Value of Portrait Photography
MEMORIES What will your children find when they look for photos of you? The back of a head? Some hands, supporting them taking their first steps? Some legs at the side of the image? So often, mum's are the ones saying 'no, don't get me in the...
Wear your Colours! The benefits of Colour Analysis by Elisa Trayner Styling, Tonbridge
Getting your colours done was something that maybe your mum did in the 80's...it was even referred to in the first Bridget Jones movie! Colour analysis has been around for some time! Maybe you had your colours done years ago and somewhere in the bottom of your handbag...
15 Ways to Encourage a Calm and Peaceful Mind
Breathe deeply - although we all breathe, many of us don't take time to breathe deeply. You can practice it when you walk up and down stairs at home, when you wake up in the morning, before and after a meditation...in fact, any time you need to! Breathe deeply through...
KENT’S MOST OUTSTANDING PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER 2020
On 22nd July, Jade Tinkler Photography was recognised as Kent’s Most Outstanding Portrait Photographer 2020 award from SME News’ Business Elite Awards! It was awarded for “consistently providing the best services and products for their clients, allowing...
