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Empowering Through BoudoirClients who come to us for Boudoir photography always come to us with the most incredibly personal stories. Reasons why they want to feel empowered in their bodies. Whether its a marriage or relationship breakdown, turning a special age or...

Sharelle Greenwood: Model & FriendWhat an absolute pleasure it has been getting to know Sharelle Greenwood. Sharelle’s time in Newcastle has sadly come to an end and she has decided to move back to Norwich. We have been on such a journey together and if any young...

The Marriage Proposal - Natalie McKee and Graham FoleyI was beyond thrilled when Graham Foley called me to say that he wanted to propose to his lovely girlfriend Natalie McKee.  I have known Natalie for around 7 years now and in that time we have done so many...

1920s photoshoot - glamourLast month I wrote a blog about the 1950s photoshoot I did with the incredible Hattie Joynes. We both loved the images, so I was inspired to take Hattie even further back in time to the classic Hollywood style of the 1920s. The 1920s...

Talent SpottingOne of my greatest strengths as a professional is that I have always been good at talent spotting. In my career as a judo coach as well as in the world of photography.  I shot a set of images for the wonderful Elena Davidson for her Dance and...

A special engagement photoshootEngagement photoshoots are quite common, couples get engaged and then come for a photoshoot to document it after the event. But what a pleasant surprise I got when Dan called me to book a 1950’s Photo Shoot, But this wasn’t going to be...

A Splash of ColourOur first creative session of the year was on a dark and gloomy day in January and I thought if we can’t brighten up what’s outside then let us brighten the studio up with a splash of colour. So I had this roll of yellow background paper and we also...

A 'BUMP'ER CHRISTMASCapturing Images of People is something that has always inspired me. People of all shapes and sizes are something that has always excited me and capturing special moments is something that me and my customers love. For me, photography is all about...

HORTON GRANGE WEDDINGWeddings are such a special occassion aren't they? Even more special at the moment with all that has been going on around the world over the last 18 months. Weddings have been postponed, cancelled and covered in a cloud of uncertainty for far too...

Putting your best foot forward with Libby SmithWe always love having Libby in the studio. We recently invited her into the studio to shoot some test shots with my two new backdrops. Libby is an extremely talented dancer and danced at Elaine Melbourne's s Performing...

Rebecca Gormley and the Gold MedalIt has been lovely to have Rebecca Gormley back in the studio in recent weeks. It’s always great working with Rebecca, she is a close friend of us here at Joe Laws Photography and we have together created some great imagery and...

GOLDEN EAGLES, MONGOLIA & BIG DREAMSI was recently commissioned to shoot a set of images for my friend John Kirtley who owns Riverside Falconry at Newburn. John is associated with Blue Wolf Travel and Altai Falconry who are based in Mongolia. John wants to...

New Dresses for a New YearSo strictly it isn't New Year but here at Joe Laws Photography, Sunday 11th April will feel like New Years Eve. We are so excited to announce that we will be opening up on the 12th of April and more to the point we are so excited to be able...

Miss Universe GB - JadeI am delighted to announce that I will be sponsoring and supporting Jade Bambrough on her venture as a contestant in the finals of Miss Universe GB.  The decision to support and sponsor Jade was an easy decision for me, we've done many...

World Class Photography Its not often photographers hear the phrase that their submissions into an international competition have been described as "world class". However when the awards were given out at the 37th Annual Master Photographers Awards 2020,  that's...

Making Lasting Memories Recently, I have had a very humbling experience at Joe Laws Photography! Contacted  by my very good friend Kathryn Russell, who makes all of my dresses and gowns at enchanted fairies and tasked with making lasting memories for a dear friend of...