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FAMILY REUNIONS: THE REUNION THAT MATTERS MOST
Life moves fast. Years pass quietly. Children grow, elders age, & suddenly we realise that we haven't all been in the same room in far too long. A family reunion of any kind isn't just a gathering, it's a pause button on time. In recent years, pre-Christmas family reunions have quietly become one of the most meaningful trends in family photography, While Christmas day itself is often filled with chaos, obligations, & competing plans, the weeks leading up to it offer something

Cher James
Dec 18, 20252 min read


RETRO REVIVAL: A BTS OF CREATIVE PROCESSES
This month I thought I would invite you behind the scenes to see exactly how my ideas evolve from spark to masterpiece. Whether it’s a personal project or a paid gig, I approach every shoot with the same passion & my secret weapon? Everyday people make the best collaborator: they’re my clients, my muses, & my inspiration. . The Creative Spark Being born in the early ’90s, I grew up in a whirlwind of pop culture: singing into my impulse perfume or hairbrush like I was Brit

Cher James
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Seeing the World in Black & White....
Lead the Way Black & white images have always spoken to me. There's something about the absence of colour that makes the presence of...

Cher James
Oct 6, 20252 min read


How I Become A Photographer
I didn't grow up surrounded by cameras or stacks of family albums. In fact, my family perfected the art of staying out of a frame. My...

Cher James
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Being A Photographer & What It Really Takes
(An honest blog) *Warning contains a lot of personality that comes across as sass, foul language & truth.* Read at your own risk You...

Cher James
Aug 4, 20255 min read


How to Choose the Right Photographer (a.k.a Your Vibe Creator, Chaos Whisperer & Lighting Magician)
Intro..... So you’ve decided it’s time to hire a photographer. You’re either planning a life milestone, launching a dream project,...

Cher James
Jul 3, 20253 min read


LOCATION, LOCATION!
One of the most commonly asked questions as a family photographer is: “Where do we have our photos taken?” When it comes to your...

Cher James
May 21, 20253 min read


Kodak Moments
My parents never had a family photo taken with me. When I recently asked my Mum why, she said at the time her and my Dad just didn't...

Cher James
Aug 18, 20242 min read
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