Families like to have fun
Nikki and her sons, James and Josh, met me down Bournemouth beach the other day for their family photo shoot. Nikki requested the beach as it’s a place they have spent allot of time being residents of Bournemouth. She wanted a less conventional shoot that allowed the family to have fun and express themselves.
After about an hour of running around and playing on the beach, I captured 100′s of natural and fun images, Nikki remarked that they truly represented her family, “fun…energy…and love by the bucket load”.
Who said family photography had to be conventional?! 
To book your families photo shoot get in touch. Check out some more samples from the shoot in their gallery:
August 19, 2010 at 6:43 pm | Family Photography, Gallery | 1 comment
blog now optimised for iPhone
For all you iPhone users, I have now set up an optimised blog theme for iPhone. Simply go to: www.paulunderhill.com/blog in Safari on your iPhone 
August 19, 2010 at 12:25 pm | General News | No comment
On location at Sandbanks with Matt and Dave
Matt and Dave have lived in Poole, Dorset for many years, so Sandbanks and Poole Bay were perfect for their photo shoot.
They had their Civil Partnership only a few years ago, but both wanted some new up to date photos of themselves. We went down to Sandbanks the other evening, even though it was a bit cloudy I managed to get some awesome photos of them and the seascape.
Matt remarked how much fun the shoot was, completely different to their previous experience with photographers. I always like to have fun when I’m photographing, sometimes it helps the more camera shy people relax and enjoy the experience.
Check out some of the images from the shoot in their gallery:
August 18, 2010 at 7:36 pm | Couple Photography, Gallery | No comment
Festival Photography – sample galleries
Recently updated my Facebook Page with some sample images taken at UK music festivals. Festivals and festival photography are allot of fun, especially when it’s nice and sunny Have been lucky this year with some lovely blue skys. Check out the images, any comments are welcomed.
Escape into the Park, Singleton Park, Swansea 12th June 2010
August 11, 2010 at 9:34 am | Event Photography | No comment
Pay It Forward Competition
Do you know someone that truly deserves a photo shoot? Maybe someone who has been kind and generous to others or has done something amazing with no benefit to themselves or even if they are going through tough times and would appreciate a feel good experience?
If you do then send me a short story (that your happy to be seen online) along with a recent photo of your nominee to competition@paulunderhill.com
The winner of the contest will be decided by the most people liking their story on my Facebook Page, so once you see it please invite your friends to like the post. By simply nominating someone you will receive a voucher of £25 towards a personal or family photo shoot of your own.
This would make a great personal Christmas present for someone deserving where you also get the chance to earn yourself a little something. If your nominee wins you also receive a voucher for a free 10×8 enlargement print.
Competition T&Cs: the contest will close on 30/11/2010. The competition is open to anyone. The photo shoot must take place within 10 miles of Bournemouth and the winner will also receive a selection of images finished with post production. The nominator discount voucher is redeemable against a full price personal or familty portrait shoot and is not valid in conjunction with any other offer, this shoot must also take place within a 10 mile radius of Bournemouth. The free print voucher is redeemable from your photo shoot.
August 7, 2010 at 11:35 am | Competitons and Special Offers | No comment
Global Gathering UK 2010
Here are a few photos from the Global Gathering UK dance festival, I covered the event as an official photographer. The sample album include images of Faithless, Dizzee Rascal, Bloody Beetroots, Above and Beyond and Armin Van Buuren. Please click the image below to view the album…
August 6, 2010 at 12:12 pm | Event Photography, General News | No comment
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August 1, 2010 at 9:00 am | Weddings | No comment
Prints can make you smile :o)
Working with digital images all the time its easy to forget how amazing photos look when enlarged. I delivered a beautiful hand made 30x20inch canvas print and an A3 Wedding Image Book today to some clients, from their family portrait and Wedding day coverage shoots. Brings a smile to my face as well as the clients
July 28, 2010 at 11:10 am | General News | No comment
What’s your favourite type of photography?
I was asked this the other day and the answer was simple, people. I’ve been photographing my family and friends all of my life from when I was given my first camera as a Christmas present by my parents.
People are fascinating to photograph and capturing them in the moment is something that I have had a passion for since day one. It’s a skill that I have developed over the last 15 years as a professional photographer through lifestyle photography, portraiture and event coverage.
By becoming a keen observer I have learned to anticipate and capture natural emotions and the atmosphere as it unfolds. When photographing events with many people I become a dedicated stalker! lol Keeping a watchful eye for people’s reactions to what’s going on around them.
I love natural portraiture and lifestyle photography, where I am able to photograph the intimacy and special moments. The skill that I have acquired allows me to create unique images whether at a music festival, wedding, birthday party, press conference or formal corporate event.
July 23, 2010 at 6:02 pm | Q&A | No comment
Summertime natural and fun family portraits special offer
To celebrate summer and the school holidays, a very special offer of only £25 for a fun and relaxed family photograph shoot.
This can be done at home, in the garden, local park or on the beach. It only takes about an hour to capture some lovely natural moments of you and your family.
Call now on 0844 504 9547 to book your family photo shoot as this offer is limited and expires on 31st August 2010.
This special discounted offer is available in and around the Bournemouth area, should you live outside of this area please call to chat as we can offer great rates for any area including Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset.
July 20, 2010 at 11:07 am | Competitons and Special Offers | No comment
