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My Photography Business – What I’ve learnt in the past six years
Six years of running my own photography business in Chesterfield. Happy Anniversa-birthday to me! I thought I’d share a few things that I’ve learnt along the way, and why I’m so ecstatic that I’ve been shortlisted for a very special National award. December 5th 2016...
A Visual Story Teller – Helen Rowan Photography
As a professional photographer, interior design is a huge passion. My customers are proud home owners. They work hard and spend a lot of time creating a beautiful space for themselves and their families. I love to photograph new parents in their home. More than...
Lock Down Photography Challenge on Instagram
by Helen Rowan Photography A New Lockdown Creative Community I had the idea to start a creative community on Instagram just before lockdown where families could document their time at home with their families. Five years ago, just before I became a professional...
Behind the scenes of a Newborn Shoot
When you look at newborn images on Instagram or Facebook it’s hard to imagine how it would be in reality isn't it. With that in mind I took another lovely photographer along with me called Amy, who took photos of me, taking photos of Mummy Emma, and baby Poppy. Behind...
My Photography Business – What I’ve learnt in the past six years
Six years of running my own photography business in Chesterfield. Happy Anniversa-birthday to me! I thought I’d share a few things that I’ve learnt along the way, and why I’m so ecstatic that I’ve been shortlisted for a very special National award. December 5th 2016...
A Visual Story Teller – Helen Rowan Photography
As a professional photographer, interior design is a huge passion. My customers are proud home owners. They work hard and spend a lot of time creating a beautiful space for themselves and their families. I love to photograph new parents in their home. More than...
Lock Down Photography Challenge on Instagram
by Helen Rowan Photography A New Lockdown Creative Community I had the idea to start a creative community on Instagram just before lockdown where families could document their time at home with their families. Five years ago, just before I became a professional...
Behind the scenes of a Newborn Shoot
When you look at newborn images on Instagram or Facebook it’s hard to imagine how it would be in reality isn't it. With that in mind I took another lovely photographer along with me called Amy, who took photos of me, taking photos of Mummy Emma, and baby Poppy. Behind...
Fill your heart with joy – a few of my favourite spring images
My Photography has always been about me and my kids. I have such happy memories of having two little ones at home, but the days were long and the routine monotonous. I loved taking photos of them, and what started as quick snaps of them on my phone soon started...
The Beauty of Black and White Newborn Images in you home by Helen Rowan
“WHEN YOU PHOTOGRAPH PEOPLE IN COLOR, YOU PHOTOGRAPH THEIR CLOTHES. BUT WHEN YOU PHOTOGRAPH PEOPLE IN BLACK AND WHITE, YOU PHOTOGRAPH THEIR SOULS!” Ted Grant ALFIE’S LIFESTYLE NEWBORN SESSION AT 21 DAYS OLD I had the most wonderful lifestyle newborn session with Alfie...
Helen Rowan Photography – Outfit and Styling Guide for Spring Sessions
Hi, I hope you’re looking forward to your Bluebell Mini Session or Family Session this spring. I’ve put together a quick guide to help with choosing outfits for you and your family. I really want you to be happy and comfortable so please feel free to wear what you...
Autumn Mini Sessions 2020 – A Visual Style and Colour Guide
If you’re booked an Outdoor Family Session or an Autumn Mini Session this season I hope you’ll find my visual style and colour guide really helpful when choosing how to dress your family. Visual is always the best way to go so there are loads of pictures and idea for...
28 Hours in Liverpool with the Kids
Do you like the idea of taking the kids away for a night to a city? We spent 28 hours in Liverpool with the kids and we loved it! Even two years ago the idea of taking the kids for a whirlwind trip to a city would have sounded like more effort that it was worth....
45 Days of Summer
My love of photography started because I wanted to be able to take quality photos of my young kids. When I first started taking it really seriously a few years ago I tried to do a one-a-day project with my kids. I failed! They were 3 and 5 at the time. I didn’t find...
When is the best month to book a Spring Family Photoshoot in Chesterfield with Helen Rowan Photography?
SPRING IS IN THE AIR Have you been thinking of booking a photoshoot this spring? I’m often asked what is the best month to book and the short answer is all of them (possibly with the exception on Feb unless it snows). I can’t rave about photographing your family...
I’m now Qualified with the Guild of Photographers! – Helen Rowan Photography – Qualified Chesterfield Photographer
I’ve just had the exciting news that I’ve passed, and I’m now Qualified with the Guild of Photographers! Here is the official line from the Guild – “The Qualified status is aligned to standards of competence that reflect a level where the customer should be ‘pleased...