This is one of our favourite images from a recent studio shoot with Papagena, the all-female vocal quintet. Anna explains the background to the image: “The concept for the shoot was that each band member wanted to feel like an individual, but at the same time, there needed to be the cohesive sense of a…

“My name’s Helga, I’m a marketing consultant for the arts, I’m also a personal and professional development coach, and I have my own handmade jewellery label. “I needed some new photos for my website because the ones I had simply didn’t represent me anymore. I needed a suite of images that represent the different aspects...

Choosing a photographer is a decision based on trust. Before booking a shoot, have a look at the photographer’s past work – make sure their style resonates with you. Liking a photographer’s work helps you to know that they’ll produce the kind of images you want. The photographer/client relationship is based on trust, and that...

It was such a treat to shoot the incredibly beautiful Judith, a hair and make-up artist! “I really am impressed with what you managed to get out of my face with lighting and all your preparations. I am not a photographer but as a hair and make up artist I look at portraits on a…

"I know quite a lot of photographers, but when I saw photos that Anna had taken, I thought that she had managed to capture the real spirit of a person, not just their face. Her images were quite intriguing and interesting - they weren't just a load of boring headshots. There were some very interesting...

My image of Lissy will feature in this year's Portrait of Humanity awards.