Amanda Herbert

Portrait Photography, Isle of Wight

The definitive guide to your professional portrait session

Get ready for your session with these 5 simple tips …

Step 1 – what to wear

Think simple. Find one perfect article, whether it’s a dress for you or a shirt for your son, and pull colours from that for the rest of the outfits. Coordinating colours look so much more pleasing than identical outfits… please, no groups all in khakis and white tops. Steer away from words on clothing or large logos (we all love Gap, but its logo is not invited to the shoot). Chose a style then build from there… funky or classic? Need help with your wardrobe? I’m happy to help, just ask! Check out your “what to wear” style boards.

girl brushing her hair back in puckpool park

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What to choose for your portrait experience

It’s time for your portrait experience

so let’s rock’n’roll with these embellishments

Looking fabulous isn’t limited to trends. The way you plan your choices plays a vital role in looking elegant and style. It’s surprisingly easy to work a little taste of the trend into your wardrobe. Either way, you’re about to enjoy your portrait experience and be the reigning queen of style.

 We were always getting ready to live, but  never living – Ralph Waldo Emerson<<< CLICK TO TWEET

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Ryde Studio Session

Amanda Herbert takes a studio photo

Celebrating my birthday with new studio toys, I asked Krista to take a chance and play with me exploring hard light and fashion style.

Okay, I’ll be honest, the truth is it was a bit of a struggle. My camera was so cold from being in storage through the winter months the lens fogged over for most of the session. Huge thanks to the studio for loaning me a similar lens.

Seaview model with red hairTrue to form, the soft box fell off nearly hitting Jasmine and my arms were shaking every time I picked up my camera because I’d over trained my muscles with the barbell that morning.
So, down to the wire, I had a chaotic two hours to transform Krista from old time friend to model styled perfection. In fact, my detailed orientated approach produced some crazzzy editing that pushed the boundaries at times. I’ve had to re-edit quite a few photographs from this session.

But we did it. In just a few hours, our portrait session was over and we won’t be back together again for quite some time. Not using this style anyway.

It’s hard to start photographing models without a plan.

Experienced and amateur photographers alike need a plan.

Models need a plan.

And that’s why I share my shoot plans especially for fellow photographers like you. See my last behind the scenes post from 2019.

My sessions are easy to enjoy, fun, engaging, slightly exhausting, and incredibly supportive. My plans are virtually fool-proof. And easy to follow.

I’ve spent an insane amount of time (hours, days, months, years) harnessing my craft and I enjoy sharing it with others because I get too much pleasuring from my hobby. I want to inspire the same in you.

Ryde model with amanda herbert

Plus, as I’ve shared before, I love supporting fellow creatives.

If you have a question about today’s photographs, are you going to finally reach out and ask your questions?

Swimsuit model in Ryde
Fitness model in Ryde
White top with Ryde model

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Amanda Herbert | Isle of Wight
Email: [email protected]

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About Me

Looking for an Isle of Wight portrait photographer?

The Isle of Wight is home for my family, we returned here six years ago, and feel so lucky to live right next to the Solent. There are so many beautiful locations around Seaview, Bembridge and Ryde and I offer bespoke packages to ensure you feel relaxed and confident about your experience. Being an experienced portrait photographer on the Isle of Wight means that you’ll look happy, confident and approachable in your portraits.

And that’s a promise.

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