colourful abstract wall mural athens
tiny white yacht on horizon, azure sea seen from white sand beach, white cloud blue sky
abstract of cat legs and magenta bougainvillea flowers
reflections of buildings in annecy captured in the weir of the Thiou
white trail of bubbles behind passenger ferry Greece
close of lavender flower against dark background
wall art of stylised woman's head - vivid colours red, green, purple, yellow, pink, black etc in Manchester
several seagulls back lit taking off from lake annecy - close up
bright red blue yellow window panes from inside a church, greece
two shiny metallic red heart shaped helium balloons against clear blue sky
broken deep blue glass awning against azure sky
stylised brightly coloured flower like grafitti
three local women walking home from market along white sand beach in Pemba, Tanzania
wall art of stylised horse head - bright coloured lines against black background in Annecy, France
scarlet parasol on top balcony of white building, standing out against blue sky
art deco style lamp with tassles on table in back street of old town annecy
sand grains swirling inside wave of crystal clear water - greece

HELLO & WELCOME

I’m Gill, It’s great to meet you.

Undeniably photography is a really personal thing, especially trusting someone to take your photo. This ‘About Gill’ page will let you find out lots about me so that you can decide if we are a good fit or not. There’s a bit about the ‘business’ me and about the ‘me’ me. If you have any questions do get in touch. Ready ? so lets get started – first of all ….

I believe that there is something fabulous, almost magical, about a photograph, it’s like time travel, you look at it and you’re instantly transported straight back in time.

Pure magic!

photographer taking close up shot of leaves

I believe that there is something fabulous, almost magical, about a photograph, it’s like time travel, you look at it and you’re instantly transported straight back in time.

Pure magic!

laughing black and white portrait of photographer

Haha … so for these photos of me ? Very very early morning on the beach in Tinos (a beautiful Greek island), no make up – sorry ! All dolled up and having my photo taken by an exceedingly good portrait photographer (Jo B – I love you !!!). And the last one yes … well, that’s me being a nightmare on a fab holiday in Portugal. I promise you it was a very very pretty leaf with the sun coming through ! …

Yes, you’ve noticed, I’m wearing blue in all of the shots – first “Gill fact” – blue, any shade, is my favourite colour.

THE BUSINESS ‘ME’

I love people, I love chatting to them, making them laugh, making them forget the camera and just enjoy the session. That means I get to take great shots of the ‘real’ you, with beauty and personality shining through – a gorgeous natural smile or a sparkly eyed grin. So if I ask you to jump in the air, it’s a sneaky way of getting the huge laugh that follows straight afterwards.

I have been taking photos of you wonderful people since 2009. I’ve taken head shots for brilliant business owners, fun filled trips out for adorable families, magical wedding days, gorgeous romantic couples and all sorts of other events and occasions. I love it !

My style is timeless and simple, definitely not the latest trend (I have never ever been cool), but that means that your images will look as beautiful in 5, 10 or 20 years as they do the very first time you see them.

When i talk about photo shoots NEAR ME This view is what I’m talking about !

THE STUNNING LAKE ANNECY

THE ME ‘ME’

I love people, I love chatting to them, making them laugh, making them relax and feel good.

For as long as I can remember I have been taking photos. Even to the point where my Saturday job as a teenager was working in a photo shop developing other peoples photos.

I am genuinely happiest when I am out and about with a camera – any camera, my big pro Nikon, or my camera phone. Travelling is another love … all those photo opportunities. My family will tell you I’m a nightmare to go on hols with, forever stopping to photograph some detail or other. It could be a pretty leaf, a broken old doorway, a fab landscape or even ‘just’ a sunset. My memory card is always full of hundreds of colourful shots.

ANYTHING ELSE ?

WALL ART

Whether its graffiti or stunning wall murals I am in awe of the skills and use of colour of the different artists.

A GOOD BROCANTE

I love looking through beautiful old things & forgotten photos (who are these stylish people?)

THIS DAY !

There is a day every spring, (mid April’ish), when all the fields near where I live turn gold with thousands and thousands of dandelions – add blue sky and it is THE perfect day!

WATER

I love the sea, the waves, the lake – any water – don’t you just love the moment you dive into water in the summer? …… and I’ve just discovered my phone works underwater – result !

COLOUR & ARCHITECTURE

Given all the bright photos across the site I don’t think this will be much of a surprise.

my very very very favourite thing is your reaction when you see your photos. YES you are that gorgeous!

LET’S meeT up

If after reading all that, you think I am the photographer for you, woohooooo, I cannot wait to meet you soon ! Drop me a line here …

Did I mention that I like colour and travel … can you recognise some of the countries featured below?

  • wall mural of stylised female faces on end of building, clear deep blue sky
  • close of lavender flower against dark background
  • abstract of tropical green and yellow leaf
  • fat cat wall art, green background
  • stylised brightly coloured flower like grafitti
  • early golden morning silhouetted diving tower on the Imperial beach at Lake Annecy
  • architectural building against blue sky
  • two shiny metallic red heart shaped helium balloons against clear blue sky
  • colourful abstract wall mural athens
  • coaster like spiral of tiny colourful glass beads hanging against the light.
  • wall art of stylised horse head - bright coloured lines against black background in Annecy, France
  • detailed ironwork on green door
  • graffiti of statue like woman's head - greece
  • Brightly coloured yellow, red, orange chinese style lanterns hanging from shop awning against blue sky
  • broken deep blue glass awning against azure sky
  • reflections of buildings in annecy captured in the weir of the Thiou
  • close up of dried pink and red rose blossoms on market stall
  • three local women walking home from market along white sand beach in Pemba, Tanzania
  • close up of old indonesian puppet with gold thread embroidered costume in a brocante
  • close up of distressed paint on a wall in annecy - tones of ochre, yellow, grey blue and rust
  • wall art of stylised woman's head - vivid colours red, green, purple, yellow, pink, black etc in Manchester
  • scarlet parasol on top balcony of white building, standing out against blue sky
  • close up detail of oil like colours on textile
  • reflection of buildings in still water
  • architectural detail of white walled building against blue of greek summer sky

PS I have a confession …

To be honest, like most people over 20, I am waaaaay happier behind the camera than in front of it. So if you are sitting there thinking “hmmmmm I’m still not sure about a photo shoot Gill. I hate having my photo taken, I’m not photogenic” believe me I know that feeling!

I promise I will make it as easy as fun as possible. I think that having a really good photo of yourself can be incredible mood booster – you know when you’ve had a long day or week at work and that a vaguely familiar tired person stares back at you in the morning mirror. That’s the moment when you need a really good reminder of just how fabulous you are and a good photo can do that !

Another thing that I realised recently, is that photos of me aren’t really for me. Preparing our family photo album one year I realised that there were no photos in it of me before May, then August (birthday) and then Crimbo. I was the ghostly photo taker even on our summer holidays.

Selfies, a deep breath and smile when people point a camera at me has put that right and I am now part of our photo history.

Promise me that whether you choose to book a photo session with me, or not, you will make sure you exist in photos. This brilliant funny short video by Chatbooks (a US album manufacturer) puts it perfectly.

Go on make sure you exist in photos !