It's Important to print pictures......discuss....

Just Kidding, there's no discussion! PRINTING PICTURES is important + here's why

1. It makes you Happy

2. You can share them with friends & family

3. You can pop them up at work, at home, heck the garden shed and car if you felt the urge

4. The feeling - THE FEELING of holding a picture in your hand is like no other, it's exciting!

5. You get to gush out loud/ in public/ to yourself when holding something this precious 

6. Matt, Glossy, Lustre - the choice is wide but my favourite is MATT

THE END

I'm in love with these boxes and the smiles they're bringing to my clients faces and just the tangible element to them is so divine like you're treating yourself to a little gift...

VIVA LE print box revolution!  ** All family and bump session now include this option!**

A new favourite place.........

I think I might move in.......

LOL NOT because I'm a lush and love a drink but whilst photographing a portrait session for the local NCT Crystal Palace magazine on Friday I kinda fell in love with this place - it's light and airy and feels really inspirational just being there, #greatvibe #friendlystaff #compfyseats 

Definitely check out 'The Crystal Palace Market' on Church Road, Crystal Palace!!

Dad's & their Daughters......

Just look at these two!!! Daddy is completely in love with his little girl and she looks delighted!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!! xx More to follow from this super new born session very soon! xx

New born ultra cuteness

A rainy Sunday in West London and a home full of love and delight at a very special new arrival...

What a delight to photograph Charlie and his mummy and daddy! We had a wonderful time trying out different outfits and backgrounds and there were lots of amazing cuddles and kisses for this precious little boy who was 10 days young on our session <3 

Green & Lean HIIT Sunday wake up!

Yesterday morning I had the absolute pleasure of starting Sunday high up above London at the Sky Garden photographing whilst sunrise broke and the day started + it was so incredible and inspiring!!

These images are snap shots taken from my phone, photographing my work station screen as I edited the images from the Honestly Healthy event.

Afterwards everyone sat down to breakfast and feasted! It was super delicious + a spectacular view from the top!! 

For working on those frosty, sunny, gorgeous days

 DJ ALEX CUDEYO

DJ Alex Cudeyo has been my fav DJ for a while now and there are some of his sessions on YouTube I play over + over + over and today I have this one on (link above) + it's totally making me smile whilst I catch up, get ready for next week (+ do a few chores) so I suddenly thought it would be fun to share! 
Crank it up HIGH + boogie about :-)  ** Have a FAB Saturday xx

Behind the scenes!!

Caught in action photographing Lara in Hale Mans studio, Croydon.

Our project is coming together nicely and the women I have photographed are just incredible, all so inspiring with brilliant, bright stories to share <3 more soon!! xx

Casual Friday snaps!!

CROYDON: Friday January 13th 2017

I'm photographing awesome, inspiring ladies for an incredible project....more details soon! Until then, Donna Frazer + I after today's photo session :-) xx

We've been featured on 'Wedding and Wedding Flowers'

www.weddingandweddingflowers.co.uk

What a mega exciting start to the new year! 

Jon & Juliet's gorgeous Suffolk wedding as been featured this week on 'Wedding & Wedding Flowers' magazine blog. I'm so thrilled and am loving popping some more of their images here to share <3

Have an amazing weekend everyone xx 

Friday LOVE Vibes :-)

Finishing the first week of 2017 with a love fest!

In the run up to Christmas and the holidays I had a brilliant Saturday combining two things I absolutely LOVE!! Firstly mega early on this particular Saturday I taught several yoga classes in Hampshire then jumped in my car and zoomed up to the Studio + atmospheric fog of Crystal Palace and rocked a 'Bump' session with Charlotte & Cedric.

oh baby.....

I was soo excited to work with Charlotte & Cedric and became like a child in a sweet shop as the fog got thicker the closer I got to the park.... I know, either sounds very British or completely MAD lol - BUT what light! The fog beautifully softens and defuses everything so you have soft shadows (if there any at all) and a gorgeous atmospheric photo session. 

The colours, tones + textures were intensified and we had such fun meandering around the park and nearby streets (amazing textures + backgrounds) + finished up in the studio for tea and a warm up!! (+ a lot of movement from their daughter lol)

I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of their daughter, I can't wait to meet her + create wonderful new born images very soon!!

Happy Friday everyone! Have an awesome weekend xx

On BBC The One Show

Well, my image, not me personally :-) 

The BBC One Show

Super fun to get a call yesterday for a request for one of my images to be used on last night's BBC The One Show. A couple of months ago I covered an awards ceremony and last night's show was celebrating people and their achievements!

Congratulations David!! have a brilliant 2017 x

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

What better way to end a year and start the next than filled to the brim with LOVE? Well, that's exactly what happened in 2015 AND 2016!! + I'm so super excited to share this....

Flash Back to December 31st 2015...a gorgeous setting in Surrey and the wedding of Amy & Nick. A country winter wedding with gorgeous sparkling bridesmaids dresses, a beaaaaautiful bride + fabulous bridal party. Spending the whole day photographing this with my assistant made me beam with delight - I always LOVE weddings but this one had poignancy as it marked the end of the year and that point where you are excited for the new year and new beginnings but have NO idea what they will hold (which is part of the excitement + anticipation).

Photographing this on New Years eve REALLY set me up for the year to come and so wrapping up the year with a proposal near the same location was extra special and made me glow contemplating just how special it is!

Whatever you have lined up for 2017, enjoy every second! xx HAVE AN AMAZING NEW YEAR xx

In print!!

'London Bride 2017' just landed through my door! 

+ My image of Lynsey and her brothers is featured on the 'Tears & Laughter' article!! "I love this shot because it captures Lynsey's fun relationship with her brothers. She had just wiped food off Bret's cheek before we captured a gorgeous formal picture of the three of them. A comment or joke I couldn't quite hear was shared and all three erupted in laughter with Lynsey laughing so hard. It makes me smile overtime I see it"

LOVE seeing how clients use the images we create!

I'm always so thrilled to see how our images integrate into a clients promo and these beauties made me beam!!!

Ernest and Matilda and I worked together on their lifestyle and fabric ranges and had great fun creating these images below and many more gorgeous ones :-) 

In session with......

Last weekend I had the complete pleasure to hang out...I mean work...in a studio in North West London photographing my cousin's recording their new album...they're AAAAMAZING!!

They are also playing in Islington, East London Sunday December 11th, 2016 at the 'Old Queen's Head' at lunchtime...perfect accompaniment to your roast!

Check them out on Facebook with the link below :-) 

https://www.facebook.com/heavyonthestrawberries/

Small Business Saturday!

Happy December!!!! YeHa!! Gearing up for #smallbusinesssaturday ! It's such a super exciting time of year + keep a peak out over the next week for #photography #xmasgifts#photosessions #prints #giftvouchers #headshots#familypics Have a great day!! xx — feeling energized at Jackie King Photographer.

Fighting off some bugs.....

This past few weeks I seem to just be a germ magnet, I love the crisp days with blue skies and a chill in the air + we've been blessed with warmth during the days too, for some reason maybe the bugs are stronger and more resilient this year - who knows! Staying hydrated has been a challenge so I have been on the hunt for less caffeine + more adventure lol I found this recipe in a new cook book, purchased in lovely Bath last weekend!! I got a little addicted :-) 

Not as bad as it sounds!!!

1 litre boiling water
2 cm ginger
2cm turmeric OR 1 tsp
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 cardamon pods
1 heaped TBSP YEP tea (YEP = Blend of Yarrow, Elderflower, peppermint) If unavailable use peppermint or green tea
1/2 lemon sliced
1 tsp Manuka honey

Place all ingredients in a teapot and steep for 15 minutes
OR place in a covered pan + Simmer for 15 mins

I've been drinking this all week!! At first I was like 'God this sounds like pond water' BUT I was pleasantly surprised and I also created my own variations with YEP tea or coriander and I have felt really warmed by it, more alert and hydrated which is perfect with this crazy weather!!

Let me know if you try it, what you think xx

NOW I can start talking about Christmas :-) xx

BOUDOIR SESSIONS are now BOOKING!

Fancy treating yourself, a friend or surprising your partner this Christmas??

I have two packages to choose from so whether a boost for your own confidence, a super fun gift for a 'bride to be', hen party idea OR to massively surprise your favourite person....these make awesome gifts!!

The 'Mini' Boudoir Package £175, One hour of photography, a beautiful concertina album containing 10 images

The 'Deluxe' Boudoir Package £375, Two hours of photography, a stunning 8x8 inch boxed album containing 20 images

BOTH INCLUDE: A password protected online gallery, smiles, fun + bubbles (or tea and cake) 

To include Hair & Make Up, Please add £75

““It was quite a nerve wrecking experience doing a boudoir photo shoot but Jackie King made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable. We had a real giggle whilst having the photos taken and with that Jackie managed to capture some really lovely shots.

The photos have really helped build my confidence with my body image, it was a fabulous experience.

I would absolutely recommend Jackie to anyone for a boudoir shoot and if I wasn’t married already I would have definitely asked Jackie to do out wedding photos. It was such a wonderful experience working with Jackie.””

 

For more information or to BOOK your session please email OR Call me on 07754 757716

A Sunday country walk....so divine!

A rare Sunday off and my whole being was screaming to get out in the fresh air and soak in the last of the AMAZING Autumn colours we've been blessed with this year!

Not far from home I stopped to enjoy this little picturesque setting, the colours of the tress and the little dock teamed with the lili pads, the reflections and the small tress in the foreground had me smiling and then I saw a duck merrily schwooshing around and had to capture this moment + then share it :-) 

Have a great week everyone! xx

London is POPPING right now with Photo inspiration!

Friday turned out to be a whirl of visual inspiration and delight. Amongst the rain drops I whizzed between Bethnal Green, Tottenham Court Road, South Bank and finally over to the V&A for an "In Conversation with...." Saturday morning and I'm sitting here aglow, head slightly spinning and feeling like a sponge that just got dipped in a crazy colourful watercolour rainbow..........

First STOP......

4th - 21st November 2016

I popped in to this exhibition on the South Bank en route last night to the V&A + whilst there are tough subjects to look at I was intensely moved by the diversity and inspired by the stories which visually unfolded in front of me. These are stories which are in all of our subconsciousness's (I may have just made a new word up! I apologies).

Farming and deforestation in Borneo is having a HUGE impact on our fragile eco system and the Orangutan's who live there - these images big and bold accompanied by the text was really humbling and the whole wildlife section was really beautiful but tinged with an edge of sadness yet after viewing all the other incredible, humbling and moving stories I returned to this area to soak in the colours of the amphibians and peacefulness of the whale swimming with it's cub.

All of the stories are harrowing, don't get me wrong I don't live in a bubble oblivious to suffering or what's happening in the world but there are times when it feels like we are only seeing bad situations and awful acts of human brutality but this is a relatively small, concise exhibit (it's split in two + spaced either side of the auditorium). The winners stories here depict our every day lives over the course of the last 365 days. It's current and beautifully, beautifully put together. The size of some of the pieces - bold and large stop you in your tracks, whilst the smaller pieces encourage that intimate connection with the photograph. As you would expect, the consistency in layout and descriptions ensure maximum information delivered quickly.

There were two projects in the area displaying the refuge crisis projects which have stayed with me too. I found the images really powerful and stood shaking my head to myself thinking.."what year are we in - we're not in the dark ages yet sadly it feels in many ways we are".

*****Go see this exhibit!! It's FREE

Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall

Belvedere Road, London, United Kingdom

http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/

~In Conversation with Cathleen Naundorf at the V&A Image©CathleenNaundorf

Breathtaking and mesmerising.........firstly I'd never been to the V&A Lecture theatre before and was in awe of the design and space, secondly it was fantastic to listen to Cathleen's life story and how her work evolved and unfolded. From travelling to Mongolia and capturing tribal portraits to Brazil and then to Paris and the Haute Couture scene.....obviously my description is extremely brief!!! Using only Polaroid since 2003 Cathleen has created exquisite works of art and I loved hearing of her persistence and connections and workings of a fellow photographer. It was really enjoyable, refreshing and stunning to look at the slides projected behind her. (my camera phone doesn't do it justice + for me they are reference but I'm sharing here :-)).

This Friday Photofrenzy was just what I needed..I've been asked a lot recently what personal work I'm working on and in truth...just ideas...I'm searching, I have a list of projects I'd like to do, a book idea which I'd LOVE to bring to fruition but I just need to focus. The dust is settling on a whirlwind of a year and with winter approaching it would be great to have a hibernation project to work on! :-) I'm off to get a fresh sketch book and begin....the hardest part is starting...I'm off to do just that!

Have a great weekend everyone xx