Street Vibe with Lou Smith

Street Photography as Stalls Sizzle and Buzz with Christmas Vibe   As London gears up for Christmas Street Photography is at its best.  Stalls sizzle, pop and burn as smoke…

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Portraiture : Creative Expression in Photography

Outdoor Portraiture using Natural Light
Creative Expression in Portrait Photography from Lou Smith Fine Art

The essence of great portrait photography is to capture an insight into the subject’s character, and follow through using light and composition to create an emotional impact.  Here we look right at the subject, while he ignores us by looking out of the picture space.  (more…)

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Lazy Hazy Days of Summer Photography

Whitstable Beach Huts
Whitstable Beach Huts by Lou Smith Fine Art Photography

Summer is here at last!  The jet stream is on the move and is bringing warm, sunny weather to London.  Bring on those lazy hazy days of summer!  Rich colour is everywhere and I am photographing the colours of summer.  In my beach hut series I squeeze high key colours together to create bright, vibrant images.  Here is my sonnet in red, yellow and green.  This photograph sizzles with colour!
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Diamond Jubilee 2012 – Street Portraiture with Lou Smith

The Guys and Gals of the Diamond Jubilee 2012

 

Street Photography on Diamond Jubilee Day
The Guys and Gals of the Diamond Jubilee 2012

Diamond Jubilee Day 2012 – Thousands of people travelled to Central London to watch the amazing River Pageant.  Excitement in the air as crowds arrived in thousands to secure a place on the banks of the River Thames.  Heavy rain dominated the day, but no one cared.  Out came the  Union Jack hats and umbrellas – nothing could dampen the revellers spirits as they waited for the flotilla of over 1000 boats.  History in the making and thousands flocked to the river banks to watch. (more…)

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London Photography Tours – around London with Lou Smith

Improve Your Photography Skills with Lou Smith

 

Explore London’s finest architecture and cultural heritage during any of the London Photography Tours run by London Photo Tours and Workshops. Learn photography with expert and experienced tuition. Lou Smith is the lead creative photographer with London Photography Tours and Workshops

The London Photography Tour for Women Only departed with beautiful weather forecast. We had an amazing time and captured luminous shots filled with filtered light. (more…)

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