December 2017 Photographer of the Month – Sarah James
Congratulations to Sarah James of Sarah James Photography who has been named as December 2017 Photographer of the Month!
Sarah can look forward to receiving a £200 voucher for processing with Premier Image, the top UK pro-photo processing lab, sponsors of this competition.
Commenting on her win Sarah told us “This is fantastic! It’s great to win Photographer of the Month with some of our client’s treasured memories.”
“I kick-started my photography career 27 years ago, initially as a part time wedding assistant whilst studying photography. This was back in the days of medium format cameras and darkrooms!! I was fortunate to learn, train and work alongside various well-known photographers on the south coast during this period. In 2006 I flew solo and launched Sarah James Photography, which lead to me opening my first studio in 2011 – which was a scary move, but I’ve never looked back.
I specialise in portrait photography; photographing maternity, newborns, babies, families and pets. I absolutely love my job, every family is unique, I meet some incredible people and it’s such a pleasure knowing I create precious memories for them that will treasured by their family for years to come. It’s a heart-felt compliment when clients return year after year.
Partly, our success is down to how we approach each sitting; during our client’s portrait sessions, it’s paramount they are relaxed and stress-free ensuring a fun experience they will want to repeat and return again. I often receive wonderful compliments saying how relaxed and fun the sitting was and how it was such a refreshing change to not feel like they are being rushed, and how much they look forward to having more in the near future.
I am extremely passionate about my work (I think one has to be!) always striving to improve my skills and techniques. With this constant striving, 2018 is going to be an exciting year with healthy doses of revamping, reinventing and new projects in the pipeline.
My studio is a wonderful space, situated in Fareham Town Centre, the historical old High Street, within walking distance of the main shopping centre, with lots of cafés, public transport and parking close by. I feel very privileged to be in the position as one of the last remaining High Street portrait studios in the area; it takes hard work and constant commitment to keep a commercial property viable, but I love my space and so do my client’s, which at the end of each day, is the most important thing.”
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To make an appointment with Sarah call 01329 608484
