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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Annabelinda

With over 40 years’ experience, Annabelinda will help you look and feel beautiful at any special occasion, in daywear or eveningwear, traditional wedding dresses or less conventional bridal wear, or classic couture – perfect for the mother of the bride or groom. This short video is ideal for providing a glimpse into the business and what customers can expect when visiting this great Oxford shop. PLEAS NOTE: Annabelinda has now closed, however we thought we'd leave this video live in memory of a great Oxford business. Look out for Annabelinda's forthcoming book. http://www.annabelinda.com/about/news_details.php?id=11&page=1 [button href="http://www.annabelinda.com/" align="left"]Visit Site[/button]

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Online Video in 2013

Although many people think that having a regularly updated website is enough to ensure online success, they would be mistaken in thinking so. This is because video production has not only become popular; it has become an essential facet for those who want to ensure any form of online success. When it comes to video production, it is important to ensure that you give your visitors top quality content that is engaging as well as informative. Why Video Production Has Become Important in 2013 Because many readers don’t have the time to read lengthy articles, they usually prefer to watch a video that is short…

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Christmas Photo Guide

Getting The Best Christmas Photos Even if your camera doesn’t come out for months on end, it’s practically guaranteed to be used over the Festive period - who knows you might even be lucky enough to get a new camera for Christmas! It’s the one time of year when friends and family come together to eat, drink and be merry, and having a photographic record of the special times helps keep the memories alive. With Christmas fast approaching and to avoid disappointment over poor quality photographs, follow these tips. Think Out Of The Box Nearly everyone has hundreds of pictures of the kids opening presents…

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Christmas Gift Guide

At Studio8 we have a selection of great portrait photography shoots.  Which is the best one for you? Standard Session Of all the packages we offer, our Standard Session is by far the most popular. If you are having photos taken as part of a larger family group, or if you have younger children, this is the best package for you. The hour long photo shoot gives us plenty of opportunity to capture everyone in natural, relaxed poses and once the photo shoot is complete you can view your pictures online and choose prints, frames and canvas displays from our wide choice. Standard Session Plus If you’ve…

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Video Production Infographic

We create many Videos here at Studio8 for a large mix of different businesses. One thing these businesses share in common is that they understand how important video is to each of us as our online world becomes faster and more visual. Here's an Info graphic we put together providing 8 reasons why its good for a business to have an online video these days . . .      

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Studio8 TV

Studio8 TV is our Oxfordshire Web Channel dedicated to helping showcase local businesses and promote videos within Oxford. As a Video Production Company based in Oxford we are focused on creating high quality film and video for businesses in the area and feel having an online channel, where our videos and business videos can be viewed, works great in providing an environment to discover more. How to get added to the channel If you are someone from Oxford with a business or story to tell, we would love to hear from you. You can either suggest your existing videos for us to add, request a…

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Linked in Video Adverts

LinkedIn Video Advertising It may not be as well-known in the social networking world as bigger brands such as Twitter and Facebook, but LinkedIn has carved out a successful niche for its product, which is designed to link together business contacts, customers, suppliers and colleagues rather than your friends and family. All social networking websites carry advertising, and as all are free to join and use, showing adverts to their users is their main income stream. A recent announcement of an improved advertising package with You Tube links will make it even easier for brands to promote themselves using LinkedIn. Current Advertising LinkedIn Ads, the…

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Youtube and Video Marketing

You Tube Analytics You Tube is the world’s biggest video sharing website, and it is estimated that a mind-boggling 8 years’ worth of material is added to the website every single day. Although it was initially private individuals who uploaded their home made videos to the site, the sheer volume of people using the website quickly made it an attractive channel for advertisers and businesses who want to promote their services. However, with the sheer quantity of material available on the You Tube site, how does a company ensure that their videos are being seen by the right people? This is where You Tube Analytics…

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