Portrait Photography in Southend, Essex
I originally started off with portrait photography and studio lighting which I still love although I have a new found appreciation of natural light since shooting weddings. Getting to know clients before a shoot is a great way to capture exactly the look they are after. As with wedding collections I always like to create a pinterest board where both the client and myself can post images so we know exactly what kind of feel they are trying to capture when it comes to the day of the shoot. People come to me for various portrait requests, actors that need images for spotlight magazine, business owners that want images for their websites, families that are worried about their children not sitting still (don’t worry….none of them do!) fashion companies that need images of their catalogs or simple head-shots for online profiles. Whatever your portrait photography needs may be please contact us here at DoodleShots where we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Portrait Photography Prices
Exclusive Collection£495Two hour shoot either in the studio or at a location of your choice* Twenty fully edited, high resolution digital images on a silver heart shaped USB in a presentation box plus an online gallery to view, order prints or download extra images. Twelve 25x35cm highest quality prints in a bespoke presentation box, personalised to your requirements. Perfect for boudoir shoots, makes a beautiful pre-wedding gift for your other half.
Personal Collection£180One to Two hour shoot either in the studio or at a location of your choice* Perfect for family or couple shoots. Twelve fully edited, high resolution digital images plus an online gallery to view, order prints or download extra images.
Headshot Collection£95One hour shoot either at the studio or a location of your choice*, Three professional edited digital images – Perfect for business and profile use.*Extra mileage fees may apply outside of Essex.
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Love these from a recent DoodleShots autumnal family shoot. Conkers, climbing, running & nature, what childhood should be about!
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If you'd like some natural family shots to capture those important years or give to your family as a lovely gift this Christmas then give me a shout before all the trees go completely bare 😆
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It's that time of year again, when nature gives us the best back drops 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁
Give me a shout to book your autumnal shoot now x
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Wishing these two beautiful ladies a very Happy Anniversary ❤️
Hope you have a great day @debberz666 & @acidea Xxx
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Look at this gorgeous little family 😍 We had the privilege of capturing Steph & Billy's wedding a couple of years back. It was so lovely to see them both again and meet their beautiful daughter Eleanor when we met up for this family shoot on their 2nd anniversary, making the most of the sunshine a few weeks ago.
Looking forward to some nice autumnal shoots coming up soon. Drop me a message to find out more about couple or family shoots this autumn 🍂🍁
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A very HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY to Vikki & Dean.
I'm keeping everything crossed that weddings will be able to go back to the great atmosphere of this one eventually 🤞🙏❤️
Hope you have a nice day guys Xx
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I took this photo at the last wedding I shot, 7 people, all had to wear masks. Thought this image kind of summed up the current situation for those of us that work in the wedding industry.
Not sure what the point of this post is really, just having a bit of a sad moment editing and thinking about how all of our lives have had to change so much.
Sending lots of love to all my couples that are still waiting to have their day and all my fellow wedding photographers and suppliers that are basically unemployed for the time being 💔🙏❤️
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Last year I didn't get any prints through this far. Totally chuffed to get a print through to the merit stage this year! 😁
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Sad that we couldn't capture these lovelies wedding when we were supposed to due to the circumstances but really looking forward to it next year, I'm sure it will be more than worth the wait!
Very happy to receive another highly commended from the Master Photographers Association for this one from Laurie & David's engagement shoot at The Compasses at Pattiswick
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Happy 2nd Anniversary for yesterday you two lovelies ❤️ xx
Tanya & Mark
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Happy 1st Anniversary you two, hope you've had a good day ❤️
Sally & Stephen x
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I'm getting close to running out of images for the comp. now!
But lovely to have received another Highly Commended from the Master Photographers Association for this one of Jane & Andy at Apton Hall.
Also super happy to have 4 images through to the next round of The Nationals :) 🙏🤞
Hope you're all well and safe, we're looking forward to shooting actual peeps next month Xx
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Sorry for being off radar lately, eking out my wedding pics until they can restart. Thank you Ray for describing this one as 'The perfect pergoda shot' that made me smile. Great to get another Highly Commended from The Master Photographers Association this month for this one of Ben & Baoqi on their wedding day.
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Happy Anniversary Keli & Steve, Hope you've had a great day ❤️ Card's in the post Xx
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Lockdown hair, rum, sunshine, BBQ, chill. Making the most of it before next year's crazy busy weddings start 😆
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Lovely to receive another Highly commended from The Master Photographers Association. This was my last wedding before lock down 😔 but on a plus note, I will be back to doing outside couple, family portraits & engagement shoots from June the 16th for anyone that fancies breaking groundhog day 😄give me a shout Xx
Thanks @aztec_studios_ltd for tagging along on this one too x
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Hope you're all coping with these strange times. Fingers crossed that something will be put in place for future weddings so we can all get back to what we love ❤️ Thank you to The Master Photographers Associations for another Highly Commended award in the April critique for this shot of the lovely Nathan & Chris on their wedding day at Prittlewell Priory. The penultimate wedding before lock-down started.
Stay safe peeps & take care of each other Xx
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Very nice to get another highly commended from The Master Photographer's Association for this one of Crystal & James on their wedding day at The Barn in Tunbridge Wells.
How long before I run out of pics to enter 🤔... Hope everyone is safe and well ❤️ #doodleshots #doodlewedding #brideandgroom #wedding #weddingphotographer #love #mrandmrs #tunbridgewells #kentweddingvenue #kentwedding #mpa #nikond750📸
A few of my faves from this gorgeous couple's engagement shoot. Well done for braving the weather! it was worth it for the moody clouds.
Looking forward to shooting your wedding soon x
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@xxameliavickersxx & Chas...It's here and it's a beaut 🤘😍 #doodleshots #doodlewedding #weddingalbum #weddingphotography #essexweddingvenue #weddingphotographer #essexweddingphotographer #print #crystalglance #veil #blackandwhite #leather #brideandgroom #nikond750📸
Lack of natural light terror... I recently saw a post on a photography forum where someone was due to be doing wedding prep. in a hotel and they were stressing out that the rooms were small and dark.
I learnt from some very well respected togs that if there is any natural light you can use it.
Personally I quite like a small dark hotel room (that sounds wrong) as i see it as a challenge.
Sure we'd all like a massive glass bridal suite but reality is that lots of people get ready in a room they've never seen before so you have to work with what you have in the moment.
Found a nice little patch of natural light in this hotel corridor. I was laying on my side doing the detail shots and nearly gave a member of staff a fright as she came through the door and thought I'd passed out 😆
Anyway, my point is, don't be worried about small dark hotel rooms, there are always nice shots to be had if you use your imagination.
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