As I round up and finish up 2014, turning the key in lock of the studio and heading home for Xmas. I want to wish EVERYONE a really special holidays full of love and cheer :-) relaxation and tiny to no amounts of stress! :-)
I want to THANK everyone who has supported me this year, wonderful clients, fabulous friends and family and everyone who has taken the time to send lovely notes of appreciation, love and Thanks, it's been a wonderful year full of excitement and meetings of minds and opportunities and I am thrilled and super grateful, Thank You so much xx
For Xmas I want to share Vicky & Ben's SUPER ADORABLE family and a session we had this autumn (I've been waiting for their beautiful frames to arrive before posting!! + I am pretty sure they are up on the walls in Vicky & Ben's home right now :-) xx) We had such fun and I am thrilled to share this session because it was such a joy to capture all the love and fun this family holds.
Merry Christmas Vicky & Ben and to everyone I want to wish you all a super 2015! xx
The Privilege of Picking Poppies at the Tower
Friday November 14th, 2014
Sooo......this past week has been pretty epic! It was my birthday on Monday (10th) where I learnt to Kayak + joined a friend at Netball practice on Wednesday 12th (checking two new adventures off in one week) I was feeling aglow with accomplishment. I had no idea that on Thursday I would be given the opportunity to be part of one of the most momentous and spectacular events we have seen in a long time and have the privilege to be part of British history.
I hadn't had the chance to visit the Tower before November 11th (when the poppies were displayed until) but had soaked up all the pictures and videos I'd seen on various social media platforms and been in awe at how this work had dissipated into society and read delightedly that local church parishioners had knitted poppies for their own display.
On Friday morning at 8.45am I arrived for poppy picking! Literally just 18 hours earlier I was invited through QEST to become a volunteer. It was so lovely to be part of such a friendly, warm and jolly team and just added to the whole day and the experience of being in the moat, ankle deep in mud amongst the poppies and participating in something both magical and moving.
These two action shots from the lovely Deborah Tallentire :-) x
Ooooh La la...........
To Honour my new website launch and my birthday, I'm launching a Special Boudoir Promotion in time for Xmas and Valentines Day x
This also makes a gorgeous gift for Hen fun and frolics, for the ladies who are approaching a special birthday and if you're simply feeling fabulous & foxy. Each session is subtle and discreet (no vajazzle's here) :-) The images above are of the albums you can choose from.
BOOK before NOVEMBER 30th to receive a gift print!!!
CALL 07754 757716 EMAIL JACKIE@JACKIEKING.COM to set your date x
RIBA Graduates
Extremely Delighted one of my images from this summer's graduation has been used on the RIBA website. It was a fantastic event to capture and I had a super backdrop to take photos of the graduates (London and the BT Tower from one of the balconies isn't bad!!) RIBA Graduate Programme
Planning Photo Workshops 2015
A couple of weekends ago I was in Devon for a couple of family occasions and made the trip up into Dartmoor. When I was small, mum, dad and I spent holidays in Widecombe. They knew the landlady of the Rugglestone pub and had friends in the area. It was divine and has always had a special spot in my heart.....so......it was with huge smiles that I drove merrily around Dartmoor recently and was just ridiculously excited by the light and all the fantastic colours.
The images above were taken on my phone just to capture the essence and give me a brain jog when I returned home! It's worked! I haven't stopped thinking about it and one of my students in particular (mention no names :-) ) has been teasing me about my workshop plans for next year...so, here it is...I'm planning 2, yep TWO.
DEVON - LATE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015 date TBA
IRELAND - MAY 2015
Get in touch if you'd like to be added to my workshop mailing list and want to be kept in the loop as details are firmed up x
Beautiful Floral Trends for Autumn/Winter 2014/15
This small body of work is just blowing my mind right now. I recently captured these at the wonderful 'The Lavender Hill Company' a fabulous florist in Farnham.
We wanted to create images to depict floral trends for this Autumn/Winter and Sue and Rachel came up with the most wonderful colour choices for me to photograph. Once I had captured the still life image for each of the three colour ways we then deconstructed the flowers and petals and foliage to create equally enchanting images. These are the results! x
The Lavender Hill Company http://www.lavenderhillcompany.com
Photographing a Photographer,
Leah, September 2014, MA, USA
Leah & I met at Photography School in Maine 12 years ago, we've been firm friends ever since and it was such a joy to capture her blooming and witness her entering another stage of her life. I photographed her on their family farm and could not have asked for more perfect backdrops, gorgeous textures and perfect soft late afternoon lighting!
We laughed, had so much fun and my small nerves for photographing a fellow photographer melted right away :-) x
The joy of adding to your family
Waiting patiently for his sister to arrive
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Kris & Claire, Hampton House, London. August 2014
So many wonderful touches added to this beautiful day, from hand made bridesmaid dresses to the mother of the bride wearing a 'queen of hearts' crown right through to the grooms waistcoat being custom made by one of the bridesmaids who is a professional tailor.
Cups and saucers had been collected over several months to serve drinks to the guests and the table centers were a collection of gorgeous books and moss and keys and little tiny 'drink me' bottles. Claire our brides created her own lace bolero which was delicate and breathe taking. Her brothers gave her the most striking ruby necklace to tie in with her 'Alice in Wonderland' theme and it shone brightly all day.
Hampton House is a stunning location, set against beautiful gardens and Bushy Park. This location not only has character, it has sass. It's craggy, has TONS of texture on the walls, steps, window sills. It's a delight how it mixes a tropical verandah with paint peeled textured walls and looks both elegant and cool. I really love textures and this venue is full of them! x
Wildlife Workshop
I've been working with a student organizing her workflow and introducing her to 'Adobe Lightroom' to streamline her time and image management. She's a fantastic wildlife photographer and getting out and about with her to hold our workshop in the field recently was the perfect start to a September morning!
There were no spectacular sunrises, no streaks of colour illuminating the horizon or slow moody mists BUT there we were, hiking up a Hampshire hill and I was introduced to a rare british butterfly, the first sniffs of Autumn and the first colors of a new season. What a joy! There is nothing this country girl loves than donning her wellies and getting out in the fresh air. Whilst Donna set about fulfilling her challenge (I like to set a challenge or two) I came across wonderful colours and berries, cobwebs and unusual looking plants - my macro lens was in heaven! :-)
Ben & Alice, Brixton, London
August 15th, 2014
Michael & Letang, Liss, Hampshire
August 9th 2014.
Michael has been a friend since University days and so when he approached me to take photos and capture this wedding I was so happy! Super happy to capture such a wonderful couple and super excited for their big day. As preparations developed I was just beside myself with excitement and their wedding was so full of warmth and love and incredible touches. Their ceremony was traditional and in a local church and their reception was a stunning marquee in the grounds of a village hall and it was breath taking!!
Myla, a yoga baby
A gorgeous newborn session in Guildford x
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Saturday August 2nd was a wonderful array of fun and colour and a beautiful mix of tradition with a modern party vibe.
Andy & Kirsty were married in St Peter & St Paul church in Godalming and hosted their reception at the Pavilion with an Ibiza flavour reflecting their love of music.
All the bridesmaids looked stunning in knee length blue dresses and the groomsmen looked fab in top hat and tails,
Otto, Rebecca & Alex
I had SUCH a fun afternoon just down the road from my studio with Rebecca, Alex and Otto, what a gorgeous family and we had wonderful dappled light with the trees just behind their apartment. Otto was just about 11 months when we captured these this summer and he was a wonderful model and loved exploring the garden and all the leaves and trees and fun with Mum & Dad, (especially the cuddles and laying in the grass!)
Marissa & Kyle, Maine 2013 Getting Married Today 19/07/1
A very cool supper club
The Library at RIBA was transformed into a supper club and the atmosphere was amazing. It looked completely spectacular whilst also holding an air of fun and mystery - such a great evening! x
Little Isla
Fine Art Photography Gallery Representation
I am pleased to partner with Contemporary Art Gallery selling contemporary art online and through their galleries in London and the Cotswolds.
watching little people grow x
wonderful 'Ellen' after our bluebell wood photo session
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