Oxford University
Here's a great video giving you a glimpse into studying at Oxford University. [button href="http://www.sbs.oxford.edu" align="left"]Learn More[/button]
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Visit Oxfordshire
Visit Oxford and Oxfordshire offer some great advice on what to see and do in Oxford. [button href="http://www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/" align="left"]Learn More[/button]
Cotswold Wildlife Park
See the amazing animals and spend time within the beautiful parklands at Cotswold Wildlife Park. [button href="http://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk" align="left"]Learn More[/button]
Annie Sloan
We're proud to say this little paint shop is right here in Oxford. Try Annie Sloan's chalk paints to transform your old furniture into something amazing. [button href="http://www.anniesloanpaintandcolour.blogspot.co.uk/" align="left"]Learn More[/button]
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is one of Oxfordshire's best places to visit all year round. With so many activities and events planned, you are sure to have a brilliant time here. [button href="http://www.blenheimpalace.com/hospitality/team-building.html" align="left"]Learn More[/button]
Tom Ellis Interview
Tom Ellis is the Managing Director of First Class Products, exclusive UK importers and distributors for a range of high quality prestigious Champagnes. Watch this exclusive interview to learn more about the man behind the business and their great products. [button href="http://www.firstclassproducts.biz" align="left"]Visit First Class Products[/button]
Geoff Haines Interview
Geoff Haines is the Managing Director of Desktop Engineering which has developed an extensive customer base in the automotive, aerospace, architecture and general mechanical engineering markets. Watch this exclusive interview to learn more about the man behind the business and their great products. [button href="http://www.dte.co.uk" align="left"]Visit Desktop Engineering[/button]
Interview with Paul Liczbinski
Paul Liczbinski is head of sales at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Hear all about Blenheim Palace and what is on offer to the corporate sector, including weddings, corporate hospitality and more. [button href="http://www.blenheimpalace.com/hospitality/team-building.html" align="left"]Visit Blenheim Palace[/button]
Interview with Stuart Holloway from Oxford Walking Tours
Stuart Holloway is the owner of Oxford Walking Tours. For over 27 years Oxford Walking Tours have been been operating from the blue gates of Trinity College on Broad St. Enjoy one of their University educated guides by guides with years of experience and local knowledge of Oxford City and University. [button href="http://www.oxfordwalkingtours.com" align="left"]Visit Oxford Walking Tours[/button]
Mortons Cafe Oxford
Craig Muir is the co-owner of Mortons cafe's in Oxford. Mortons has been established for over 10 years as one of Oxfords favourite sandwich bars. With four outlets in the city centre comprising of a mix of cafes and takeaway shops wherever you are in the City you're never far from a bit to eat! [button href="http://www.mortonsatwork.co.uk/index.html" align="left"]Visit Morton's Oxford[/button]
Cherwell Boathouse Oxford
Anne Marie Verdin is a co-owner of The Cherwell Boathouse in Oxford. The Cherwell Boathouse is an iconic Oxford punt station and restaurant on the banks of the river Cherwell. Established in 1904, the family run Boathouse now has over 80 handmade punts in the water and is an idyllic spot for punting, dining and picnics. [button href="http://www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk" align="left"]Visit the Cherwell Boathouse Oxford[/button]
Oxon Carts
Tom is a co-owner of Oxon Carts. Providing rickshaws for Oxford weddings, tours, events and deliveries since 2006. OxonCarts is a green, reliable and good value pedicab company! [button href="http://www.oxoncarts.com" align="left"]Visit Oxon Carts Oxford[/button]
The Marlborough Assignment
Blenheim Palace Hospitality are now offering a unique team building set of events including a James Bond themed adventure! Watch this video about The Marlborough Assignment! [button href="http://www.blenheimpalace.com/hospitality/team-building.html" align="left"]Learn More[/button]
Portrait Photography Gift Guide
Choosing a unique gift for someone is always tricky, but with a photography shoot, you can't go wrong. It is the one present that keeps on giving. Whether you book a surprise shoot and include the receiver, or you create a great photograph for them, you'll put a smile on their face, and that is a guarantee. At Studio8, we offer a range for shoots that are ideal as gifts. While we have a number of different people that book shoots for themselves, the majority of people book a shoot as a gift for a friend, family member or their partner. However, what options do…
Christmas Photography Guide
With the festive season so fast approaching we thought it might be a good opportunity to discuss the best hints and tips to ensure that you capture as many fantastic pictures as possible. It may sound like a simple thing to do, however with not only the excitement of the day (especially when it comes to unwrapping presents) but also the run up to Christmas too, capturing images that really reflect the emotion is difficult. Here are some of our top tips for getting the photos that you have on your wish list! Be prepared It sounds so easy when you think of it, but…
Wedding Photography Tips
With the wedding season upon us and lots of great weather to go with it, we thought we'd share some of our top wedding photography tips for couples to help you capture the best photos possible. Here are 5 wedding photography tips for the bride and groom . . . 1. RELAX! – THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHS ARE THOSE WHERE THE BRIDE AND GROOM ARE AT EASE. PLANNING YOUR BIG DAY TAKES SO LONG AND YOU HAVE PROBABLY MADE SURE THAT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALL HAVE A JOB – NOW LEAVE IT TO THEM AND ENJOY YOURSELF AND YOUR PERSONALITY WILL SHINE THROUGH IN THE…
Composition in photography: Rule of Thirds
A brief guide to composing images using the Rule of Thirds We’ve all happened across that perfect moment where everything just fits together. We capture the moment and move on. But on looking back at the image we find ourselves feeling somewhat deflated as the scene we photographed lacks the impact that made us take the photo in the first instance, it lacks good composition. Composition is a vital component to creating a visually interesting image and the rule of thirds is one of it’s tools. You don’t have to own an expensive DSLR; whatever camera you use, the rule of thirds can be applied to…
5 top tips on photographing your family
5 family photography tips We’ve all been there where we’ve taken photos of our family in the park, only to discover afterwards that the images didn’t turn out as we would’ve hoped. Here are some helpful tips and ideas on how to capture the best family portraits we can. Location, location, location! Outdoors is always best as you can make use of the natural light available. Your garden, parks and beaches are great places to take photos. The expansive area can give you a lot of interesting settings and props to work with. Use props Almost anything from toys to benches can be used…
Easter Offers
We've got some great Easter Offers for you plus a lovely competition. Win a Family Photo shoot this Easter We've hidden a Golden Egg on the site - all you need to do is find it and tell us the secret code word written on it for your chance to win. Enter here. 10% off wedding prices until 1st May We think having amazing wedding photographs is essential and we're offering 10% off all our wedding photography packages this Easter - book now for weddings in 2013 / 2014. See prices Location Family Portraits As well as our popular studio shoots, we…
Photography course guide for 2013
DSLR cameras 2013. Photography is now more accessible to the general consumer than ever before. The digital SLR market is so competitive that many entry level cameras start as low as £250. The term ‘weekend photographer’ has grown from an inappropriate name for budding photographers to a worldwide epidemic. All DSLR cameras will have the standard functions of Auto, Manual, Shutter priority and Aperture priority, as will most Bridge cameras. We all know the auto function; it does what we want the camera to do - most of the time - judge the scene, expose and then capture. But we are not in control. It’s…