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Tania & James Wedding at Hazlemere Golf Club

To view more photography at Hazlemere Golf Club please go to my Facebook page.

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MPA Diploma in Photographic Practice

Although I studied photography over 25 years ago I have just passed my Diploma in Photographic Practice and I now have a professional qualification with the MPA as an Associate Master Photographer.
The MPA is the only association for 'professional only' photographers. They judge you on the images you create, camera craft, lighting and posing, your business practices, customer care, marketing, health and safety and legal requirements.
Any one booking a Master Photographer can be assured they are booking a photographer that works to the highest standards.
With many press reports of  bad wedding photographers brides today are becoming more aware that rather than looking for the cheapest photographer they need to be looking for high quality, full time, qualified professionals.

Award of Excellence for Weddings and Portraits

Last week I received two Regional Awards of Excellence in the Wedding category and a second in the Portrait category to go with 3 merits for Cherubs Baby Photography, the 3 images are in the Cherubs final where one of my clients could win £10,000.

The wedding image was taken last October at Holbrook House in Somerset. The portrait image was a pre-wedding engagement shoot last summer. 

Specialists in Wedding & Portrait Photography: AMPA Qualification

Specialists in Wedding & Portrait Photography: AMPA Qualification: "I presented my panel of 20 images at Focus in March at the NEC for judging by the expert competition judges from the Master Photographers As..."

AMPA Qualification

I presented my panel of 20 images at Focus in March at the NEC for judging by the expert competition judges from the Master Photographers Association for my Licentiateship qualification only to be told that they weren't Licentiateship standard, they were better and upgraded me to the Associate level. I am the second person only to have done this.

I then had to submit my diploma workbook which I did last week and have now officially received my qualification. This is great for me because I can enter their National Competitions. Customers also know they are booking a photographer that not only works to a high standard producing quality products and has the right business structure, customer care, insurance, and legal documentation you would expect from a professional business team.

New YouTube Pre-Wedding Shoot.

We're very excited about finally setting up our new YouTube account where we've put up our first 2 videos.
What's even more fun is I've done all this from my iphone.

Check out:

http://www.youtube.com/user/timspiersphotos

Testimonial by Dorothy Nesbit Leadership Coach - Tim's Story

Picture this:  on the way to a career that thrills

Hurrah!  Finally, I have got around to having professional photos done for all the places my image appears nowadays - my website, blog, LinkedIn, Twitter - the list seems endless!  I shall be taking time to change my photos in the days and weeks to come, beginning on my blog (http://dorothynesbit.blogspot.com/).

I was fascinated by the story Tim Spiers told me about his career history.  Tim was my photographer, thanks to a tip from my friend and colleague in the profession, Anne Smith, who recommended him and with whom I shared a day at Tim's studio in North London.  From a very young age of just 9 years old Tim started cutting people's hair.  This was something he put aside when he embarked on a course at Eastbourne College of Art and Design in Visual Communications, specialising in photography, where his aim was to prepare himself for a life of fashion shoots.

Not everyone supported Tim's aspirations - as is often the way - so, influenced by the doubts of others, he left his course early.  His family arranged an interview for him, telling him about a guy called Vidal Sassoon.  Tim quickly came to London to work with Sanrizz in Knightsbridge, where he became an expert with hair and learnt to do people's hair for photo shoots and pop videos.  He then developed a long freelance career in styling for fashion magazines and learning to also be a make-up artist. Later he moved into salon management.

Along the way Tim studied NLP. As part of his Master Practitioners course in NLP Tim used his interest in the work of make-up artists as a modelling project which perfected his skills. At the same time, his NLP studies helped Tim to clarify his values and revisit some old beliefs, leading to a major shift in his sense of his own capability. This was, essentially, an experience that empowered him and allowed  him to have the belief in all his abilities. 

When photography went digital, Tim re-discovered the camera by way of a gift of a Nikon DSLR. He did a photo shoot himself, the hair & make-up and photography and had one of those "aha!" moments:  "what if I put all these skills together to offer this as a complete service?"  He set up his own business which has been growing at a significant rate.  If you take a look at Tim's website you'll see how he caters for a wide variety of clients.  If you're looking for a good photographer, I can recommend Tim.  It wasn't just the hair and make-up:  my sense of ease grew over the course of our time together and I was thrilled to come away with a number of options for my signature photo.

I tell Tim's story (with his permission) for another reason:  it says so much about the journey towards a career that is fulfilling.  The seeds of such a career lie in the things we most love to do - acorns are at their best when they become oaks.  Along the way, we take steps away from as well as towards our most natural career path - often because we are influenced by fear and the doubts of others.  With hindsight, the path looks so clear and obvious and yet, along the way, it can be so messy.  Both the highs and the lows contribute to our ultimate success.  Moving towards our ultimate career takes courage and a willingness to take risks.

That's enough for now.  As I sign off I leave you with just two photos from my day with Tim.

Dorothy Nesbit  |  Leadership Coach

Unleashing innate leadership potential through powerful, compassionate and authentic conversations

Tel:  020 8318 4555 |  Mob:  0774 789 8450  |  Skype:  dorothy.nesbit

Riverbank Plaza Wedding Photography

As a wedding photographer the Riverbank Plaza is amazing.                                                                 

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Testimonial

Dear Tim,

Thank you for the fabulous pictures you have taken I really enjoyed looking through them and you have definitely captured the fun of the day and our unique energies.

Will order the CD and photo tonight

Many thanks

Anne

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Anne Smith ICF Associate Certified Coach

TOUCHSTONE COACHING

Energy Coach and NLP Master Practitioner                  .

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Victoria Street Hotels

This months recommended hotel is Victoria Street Hotels

URL: http://www.victoriastreethotels.co.uk/ 

Photography at Danesfield House Hotel, Buckinghamshire

As a wedding photographer Danesfield House Hotel, Buckinghamshire has to be the best place I've shot (apart from New York) to date. The mood and atmosphere this venue lends itself to is second to none. We shot all morning and only touched the surface of possibilities.

 

The Barnes Hotel Bedford Wedding Photography

As a contemporary wedding photographer the Barnes Hotel Bedford is a great choice. I recommend checking out there web site. 

Free Photo Shoot http://www.timspiers.com/news/56826

To find out more visit http://www.timspiers.com/news/56826

Studio Launch Muswell Hill

To launch our new studio I'm offering a free 1 hour photo shoot in January and February if booked before the end of December. To find out more about this offer visit http://www.timspiers.com/news/56826

London Canary Wharf Hotels

 Welcome to London Canary Wharf Hotels! London Canary Wharf Hotels is your online source to find all the necessary travel tools.

   URL:  http://www.londoncanarywharfhotels.com  

Use Your Face

Social media interaction is between people so use your own face to brand your posts where possible. You could get a great professional portrait shot done and use that.

This was taken from Business Link

Business Information Online: November 2010

11 free ways to promote your website

Simple website promotional techniques can be undertaken by the business owner, or an appropriate employee, in the course of every day. Taking some of these actions, depending on the time you have available - in conjunction with a professional search engine optimisation strategy delivered by a digital media specialist - can really pay dividends.

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Trafalgar London Hotels

Description: Welcome to Trafalgar London Hotels! Our goal is to provide the best rates on hotels near the beautiful area of Trafalgar Square, London, England, UK

URL : http://www.trafalgarlondonhotels.com/

MPA Licentiateship by Tim Spiers