As mums and memory-keepers, many of us pick up a camera with a big, heartfelt goal in mind: to document our children’s everyday magic. We want to bottle up those fleeting moments, their cheeky grins, wild energy, quiet cuddles, and unexpected expressions, and hold onto them forever. But the reality of photographing kids? It’s often […]

Mastering Food Photography: A Conversation with Sally Frawley Food photography is more than just snapping a quick shot of your meal; it’s an art that tells a story, evokes emotion, and captures the beauty of food. To dive into this delicious world, I sat down with the incredibly talented Sally Frawley, who is hosting our […]

Feeling a creative urge, but not sure where to begin? Or perhaps you can’t get out of the house to try any kind of photography that you need to leave your own space to find, because: kids. Don’t despair! Abstract is the perfect technique for stretching your creativity. And the fabulous thing about abstract photography is you […]

We probably all know that if you want to make kids smile quickly and easily for photos, ask them to “say cheese!” BUT the problem with that is you’ll generally get phony, cheesy, sugary full of teeth smiles, which can be great sometimes but doesn’t show off their real personalities and we don’t want the […]

If I could go back to younger Lou, when I was first starting out in photography, there are so many things I wish I could tell her! Like many of you, I struggled with self-doubt and comparison. I questioned everything I did, and I held myself back from so many opportunities that I know would’ve […]

Have you ever looked at a photo and felt something stir inside you? Maybe it stopped you in your tracks, made you feel a sense of nostalgia, or even gave you chills. There’s a difference between a technically correct photo that looks nice and one that truly moves you. So how do you make that […]

  Ready to Take Your Photography to the Next Level? If you’re excited to push your skills further, our Advanced Photography Course is designed to help you move beyond the basics and develop your own artistic voice. Inside the course, you’ll get: Hands-on creative challenges & prompts One-on-one instructor feedback Support & inspiration from […]

If you’ve ever thought presets were the magical one-click fix to make all your photos perfect, let’s clear that up! Presets are amazing, but they’re not designed to be a “set it and forget it” solution.  Why Presets Aren’t Magic Buttons Here’s the thing: every photo you take is different. Lighting changes, the colours […]

Are you a photographer interested in capturing beautiful newborn portraits? Or maybe you’re just starting out and want to create a welcoming space to photograph new little ones? In this post, professional photographer and CLG Workshop Mentor Amy Philp takes us on a tour of her natural light newborn photography studio and shares her top […]