Blog - Shiralee Swan Photography

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Friern Manor was Stacie and Craig’s dream choice for their wedding The whole of Friern Manor was buzzing with all the wedding party getting ready there. Stacie and Craig’s wedding was very much about family and fun. All the family were getting ready at Friern Manor. The girls were in the Bridal suite and the…

Rustic Countryside Wedding A rustic barn is ideal for a small countryside wedding. With straw bales for the guests to sit on and hundreds of tiny twinkly lights add a cosy warmth. With the restrictions that are being put on weddings during these early days of COVID-19 a small intermate venue may be more appealing…

This is been a very different summer. I have not been allowed to work because of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The summer for me is normally buzzing with Brides calling me to chat about how their last-minute wedding plans are coming together. Horse Photoshoots Horses are in their summer coats and looking their best for…

Black background studio-style portraits Vs Natural light lifestyle Black background portraits are a photographic style, not a photoshop edit. I have always been a natural light photographer, having worked for many years as a newspaper photographer. I’ve never liked formal studio photography for people and only ever used artificial lighting for ‘fill flash’ to lift…

Stunning wall art ideas… It can be a hard task to try and decide the best ways to display your horse’s photographs as wall art for your home! Your home decor and the art you display reflects your personality, it reveals who you are and the things that are most important to you as an…

Your horse as your unique horse portrait Together we can design the perfect piece of art for your home. Photographs of your horse should be printed and framed, shown off in your home with pride – not hidden away to be lost or damaged on a phone or USB! It always makes me smile at…

Model Dressage pony I’m looking to extend my portfolio to include dressage ponies! While I’ve photographed a lot of dressage horses, I’m always looking to expand and meet new people! The ponies must have the presence to really define their type. Check the requirements to see if you and your pony can qualify. Requirements Must…

We used the indoor school Shiralee travelled to White Hall Farm in Fobbing Essex, to meet some owner and loaners with their horses for a Mini Photoshoot. All of the horses had been bathed, we had a selection of plaited and natural manes. Although Essex has some beautiful countryside, this photo shoot was all about…