Is it really that time of year again??.. Apparently so!

Seriously, where do the bloody years go [insert shocked emoji].

So let's talk about our goals for 2017, I would love to read yours in the comment section.

A lot of things have changed over the course of this year, so I wanted to use last years goals to see how far we've come!

So they're a few things that I didn't quite achieve in my opinion, but for the most part I think it has been a very successful year! Another thing that happened this year, is we hit 1000 subscribers on Youtube, which was amazing!

So before I go onto my goals for 2017 I want to thank you all for your continued support with everything!

You're all amazing!

So the goals...

- Continue to grow my businesses (studio, photography etc).

- Enter a fitness competition.

- Move house.

- Do some travelling.

- Photograph more - various projects/ jobs.

- Stay Healthy

So I hope you guys have had an amazing 2016, I'll see you next year!

Stay safe & Happy New Year!

Love Eve xx

You know what Ed loved it! He was so well behaved & walked so far (considering his little legs). I also took this as a chance to snap some photos of the little guy too.

This day is part of Vlogtober over on my Youtube channel if you want to check it out! We're also hoping to have more days out like this in December as part of Vlogmas.

I would do a little talk through of my outfit, however it wasn't really a put together outfit more lets keep warm (haha)! Hoodie: superdry. Leggings: Gymversus. Shoes: Nike.

I hope you guys enjoy these image based blog posts, as I think they look quite nice & add a little something different to the blog!

Love Eve xx

I have been blogging for a few years now & I get asked how it works pretty regularly.

So I thought I would talk you guys through the whole blog progress.

So the first part of blogging is purchasing/ receiving a product & testing it out. You can't review a product you haven't tried! I would advise used the product at least 3 - 5 times to form a fair & valid opinion on it. If it has a specific claim, definitely test that feature.

As you can tell from the title, this isn't my first blog post from this series!

However it has been at least a YEAR since my first one. Seriously where does time go?!

So here is the second part of my Instagram Look Back series.

If you don't already follow me on Instagram you can by clicking here!

1. Laptop
This might not always be necessary to take a laptop but on some jobs you get a little time to begin editing & hey if I'm already awake it saves me some work the next day.

2. Nikon D7100
This is my favourite camera & highest spec one that I own so that bad boy is reserved for the big jobs. Like weddings, video shoots etc.

3. Nikon Speedlight Flash Head
If you aren't shooting in studio, you can never really be definite about your lighting situation, so it always does to have a flash head at hand.

4. Different Lenses
I like to take a few different lenses with me on shoots so I can get a variety of different style images, don't go too crazy though!

5. LED top light
I tend to use these mostly when videoing, however you can use them for still photos too instead of a flash head. They create a nice drop off around the subject. I like to label mine up so people know it's a video too!

6. Tripod
Tripods are so damn useful in so many ways you should always have one with you!

Love Eve xx

So 2015 is coming to a close, so it's time to set some goals!

I had a look back at my 'New Years Thoughts' post from this time last year & I have to say I've achieve more in 2015 than I actually thought I had.

So much of my life has changed over the past year & it has to be the most challenging year I think I've ever faced for so many reasons.

So onto my goals:

So those are just a few things I'd like to focus on for 2016!

Let me know in the comments below what some of your goals are.

Have a happy new years guys!

Stay safe & have fun!

Love Eve xx

So onto the book itself.

If you're a true newbie and need some help with editorial fashion photography this book is really aimed at you! A lot of this I already know, however the photoshop section is quite interesting.

The images used are great and the book breaks thing down into stages via the images. So again newbie perfect really, as you can really see what is going on & what she means.

Overall I think it's a little to beginner for me, but a good little refresh to get my editorial ideas flowing! It's also a nice little insight to how a world renowned photographer works!

Although they & the accessories aren't cheap they all have their uses depending what use you plan to get out of this camera. They have some awesome kits for such things like scuba diving. I would love to take this diving!

The possibilities really are endless with these things.

You an easily use them for more simple things like driving time lapses for vlogging or cool dog, chest or head cam. There are so many accessories you can use to make your content & productions that bit more creative & stylish.

Honestly I think it's an essential piece of kit for anyone interested in video. They now also have some more bargain friend models, so definitely check them out!

Love Eve xx

As a photographer I have always loved the classic polaroid photo, however with the release of the Fujifilm Instax Polaroid Cameras there has been a new wave of love for this stylishly vintage images.

So for those of you that are confused (although I doubt that's many) polaroids are an old-fashioned way of taking photos. Polaroid cameras differed from other cameras though, as they instantly print the photo from the camera!

The image takes a few minutes to develop & voila! You have your printed photo in your hand!

As with a lot of vintage things, these polaroid images are currently having a revival! So of course the camera manufacturers are going to jump on this, Fujifilm to be exact!

They offer a variety of different polaroid cameras in their 'Instax' range, varying in size & colour.

So I had to get one to try for myself!

So onto my thoughts.

I like the design although it is very different to the classic polaroid camera. The choice of colours is a really fun element too, and opens them up to the public more (so not just a photographer's camera).

The one I picked up was the Black Instax Mini.

You can opt to buy them primarily with or without the cartridges, but it makes the most sense to buy them with really.

The Instax Mini retails for £64.00 & the original £60, so these are ridiculously affordable for a camera!

(Tip: Christmas is coming, these make a great gift!)

So onto the photos it takes. Now if you do take a lot of photos don't ever expect the same quality or colour from a polaroid than your DSLR or iPhone! But once you're used to the camera you can get better images out of it by utilising the settings better. To explain a little more the camera has different light settings, which it should automatically choose depending on the light source. However you can also choose it yourself, which I prefer to do.

Overall I think they're a great gift idea & a bit of creative fun, however for the professional they're definitely not going to make it into the essential kit list.

Love Eve xx

Also a good model doesn't just stand in front of the camera. They pose & move rhythmically into the next pose. If you get the chance to watch a good model working you'll know what I mean. They know their body so well they know which angles are flattering & which are a big no no!

They will also model head to toe not forgetting to pose even their little finger.

These are just a few things that are an indicator of a good model.

As a photographer you get to know the good from the not so good.

So if you are thinking of doing some modelling, do your research & practice!

Love Eve xx

So some of the apps I use include, Afterlight, PicFrame, Phonto & more.

Below is a tutorial on how I edit different photos for Instagram:

Love Eve xx

To see the results please check out the video below:

Love Eve xx

This is an app I've had for some time, however they have recently updated it & changed the whole layout. They have also added a lot of new features too!

I have also liked this app & feel that they have made it even better with some of the new features!

I like using it the most for editing car/ automotive photos.

Check out the full review/ talk through below:

Love Eve xx

Another way I like to get inspired is by looking on websites such as Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest etc.

For outfit ideas youtube videos are great too!

There's such an unlimited amount of content on the internet these days it's hard not to be inspired by some of it. If you're looking for something in particular you can really specify your searches on most website too.

Just a little note I'd like to add though, there is a BIG difference between getting inspired & copying someone's work. Take ideas from others and put your own style/ twist on it because copying isn't cool!

love Eve xx

Whether you are a Canon or a Nikon user these tips apply to you!

If you are just starting out in photography you will probably find this video very helpful, especially with get your camera bag essentials together.

Some of these things might seem pretty obvious & simple but we are all human and do forget these things sometimes. So check out the video below for my tips!

As you guys probably know by now I am a professional photographer running my own photography business under the name Eve Bickley Photography.

So I thought I'd film a short vlog (of what I could) of what I do as part of my job.

This was an editorial shoot using a waterfall shower.

I have also attached some of the final images at the end of the video, so watch until the end to see the results.

love Eve x