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Amanda Herbert

Portrait Photography, Isle of Wight

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Your 90-minute session will start with a broad smile and end with beautiful portraits, delivered right to your in-box for unlimited sharing and printing.

Puckpool Park

A short walk from Spring Vale tube we’ll meet early evening in the park’s cafe to make the most of the prettiest light. Over coffee we’ll style the session matching outfits to locations, nattering like old friends. The park is resplendent in autumn with burnished leaves that provide quiet pockets of mystery, inviting us to rest awhile.

Graceful columns, elegant alcoves, and rustic walls provide the backdrop to our laughter. We’ll admire the 80-year-old pines, gaze up at the Palmerston Forts and end the session by sitting on leaf-strewn steps.

Puckpool Park is extremely quiet, providing you with the confidence to stand in front of the camera and give it your all! We’ll say goodbye at around sunset on a high, with the feeling you’ve achieved something you can actually believe in – yourself.

Smiling in Sandown

I had my first photo shoot today with Amanda. The communication leading up to the shoot was perfect! very professional and informative. This shoot was on location, and despite a few obstacles such as the wind, change in sun, and the fact it was very cold, we created some beautiful images. Amanda is very easy going and friendly, great to work with and I feel honored to have been able to work with her. would highly recommend it. And look forward to working with her in the future.

See a full portrait session here at the park here and here.

Appley Park

Meeting outside Appley Back cafe we’ll take a slow stroll up the leafy lanes ready for a cup of afternoon tea. Our session begins with a fallen log, overlooking the nodding daffodils. By 4 pm we’ve co-ordinated your wardrobe, fired up and walking through the grounds, excited to discover the many quiet backdrops beckoning us.

In March the bluebells will nod their heads at us and buttery-smooth sunlight will create spring-like beauty in our images. Playing hide-and-seek amongst the woodland, pausing for candid moments on the bridge and resting on the sea wall steps for clean, crisp and fresh-looking portraits making you look and feel at ease.

Your portraits will be beautiful because you’re enjoying yourself and it shows in your pictures.

See a full session here, here and here.

girl holding hat and smiling to they sky

Priory Bay

This hidden gem on the Isle of Wight is a popular choice. Couples opt for this location when they need a quiet spot away from prying eyes, a playground that creates spontaneous sessions that connect with a deep part of their personality.

It’s especially good for people who might be hit by first-time nerves – because anxiety is real and you’ll learn to get through it. The park has little-known corners with backdrops galore – rustic logs piled in decaying beauty, sandy coves offering their graceful backdrops, battered walkways shielding us from the bracing wind and boulders acting as impromptus seats making it easy to look natural and spontaneous in your photos.

This location is right by Seagrove Bay and will help you create expressive portraits, giving you the confidence and control to stand in front of the camera and engage with the session. Ideal for creating portraits you’ll be excited to share on-line (and have fun doing it).

See a full session here

Walking along Seaview Beach holding hands

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What happens on the day

REAL EXAMPLES OF SESSIONS WITH AMANDA HERBERT PHOTOGRAPHY

How I plan a portrait session with real examples

Below are the steps I took to ensure the session was planned to perfection. My goal is to do all the hard work, so you’re left free and easy to enjoy the day. Enjoy the preview of our natural portrait session.

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This session with Iris is fabulous and we created a wide variety of shots in a 90-minute time slot.

Iris’ session was planned for over a month and I collaborated via email as she wanted to update her portfolio quickly. I’m proud to say that she now uses her images for her social media profiles and I think that’s because I captured her spontaneity and vibrant nature.

women in blue dress looking happy in puckpool park

 

I took care to look beyond the model’s good looks and ensured we made a connection.

“I had the most amazing time working with Amanda !! She’s a true professional and extremely sweet person !!All of the pictures she’s got me are amazing !! Thank you very much Amanda for this wonderful day ! Hope to see you soon again, Iris”  Central London, social media package

Let’s get started and see how I plan natural portrait sessions on the Isle of Wight.

 

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How I captured Iris’ personality

1.  Check availability        Once you’ve screened your photographer by looking through their portfolio, earlier blog posts, and independent review sites don’t hesitate to get in touch (see my reviews on natural portrait sessions).  A phone call is often the best way as it you can easily get a sense of their personality.

Iris confirmed she’d like to work with me via email and it was simply a case of booking a date, time, and location to suit us both.

 

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2.  Plan using your session guide          Once I’ve booked a natural portrait session I send out my welcome pack, session guide, what to wear, and field guide. Each of these e-books is fully illustrated with real sessions and is crammed with tips designed to make your life easier!

  • I emailed Iris her welcome pack, bursting with ideas from what to wear, when we’ll meet, what to expect and when do you get to see your photographs.
  • Using dropbox I share the ‘what to wear magazine’ and ‘make up for photographs’ so Iris felt confident about what’ll happen on the day.
  • There’s also a questionnaire to fill in ahead of time. This helps us break the ice when we first meet (see the professional photography questionnaire here).

 

red dress leaning on fence

 

3.  Brainstorm ideas           One of the things I love about working with modern women – the chance to create different looks in just one location! My sessions normally last for 1 or 2 hours with multiple wardrobe changes – I encourage all my clients to bring props, scarves, hats, books, belts, scarves – anything that reflects their personality, life, and loves.

 

red dress and heels kneeling down

 

4.  Decide what to wear           The hardest part of any portrait session is deciding what to wear. I’m always excited to see a snapshot of your chosen outfit – it really helps pair location, style, and creative flair to your session. I want to personalise each experience and make it unique to you.

Other people prefer to browse my Pinterest boards, designed to help, guide, and inspire my clients. I have wardrobe guides, makeup tips, and posing guides – check out my boards here.

Note below I created a personal board for Iris so I could tailor the experience to suit her needs.

 

purple dress women laughing

 

5.  Tell me what you think          My goal is to take the stress out of the portrait experience. First-time nerves often set in, even with Iris here who’d a number of photoshoots under her belt. Iris shared that she felt comfortable with me because I knew how to draw her personality out in front of the camera.

“Amanda, you made me feel CALM and nice (even though I have experience in front of the camera. You know how to talk to people and make them feel confident and fine.” Review of my portrait photoshoot in the Isle of Wight.”

 

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6.  On the day          Expect to feel r . e . l . a . x . e . d time!  I approach each session differently in order to capture genuine expressions in your portraits.  I was careful to interact genuinely with Iris, I wanted to get to know her personally so she could feel at ease and comfortable throughout the session.

 

Don’t be surprised if you’re asked you to share your hopes and fears for the session – that way I’ll guarantee I’ll deliver what you want.

 

 

7.  Sharing your photos.          The most important thing is to see a preview of your photos right away. The excitement of the session is uplifting and we want to share our fabulous images with friends and family urgently. Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr – we all share our life on these social media sites. It’s a great way to keep in touch.

Within 48 hours I’ll post a preview on my Facebook page, add me as a friend so you can tag yourself and show off your fabulous images. Like my fan page here so you’ll be the first to see your sneak peek.

Want to see more of the natural portrait session here?

 

 

For more advice on natural portrait sessions or to book a natural portrait by an Isle of Wight photographer, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

Book now or ask a question below.

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

 

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    About Me

    As an Isle of Wight portrait photographer, I produce expressive business portraits and headshot photography (corporate headshots) for entrepreneurs, authors, and actors in my home-based studio, Ryde.

    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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    Copyright © Amanda Herbert Photography for headshots, children's and family portraits in the following locations: Ryde, Seaview, Newport, Cowes, Shanklin, Sandown, Freshwater, Yarmouth, Ventnor and Portsmouth and other areas of Isle of Wight and Hampshire. Business portrait photography and personal branding is also available with Amanda Herbert.