John Wood Photography

Portrait Sessions

Once you decide you would like to have photographs taken we will have a chat on the phone to discuss your specific requirements and any ideas you may have. I undertake family or individual portrait sessions and also offer maternity ‘bump to baby' and ‘baby's first year' packages.

Boudoir sessions are also now available - please follow the link to my dedicated Boudoir photography site.

Depending on the type of photo session you want, the photo shoot will take place in your home or, if the weather is nice, in your garden or even the local park.  The photo shoot itself will last around an hour, is informal and very relaxed.  I know that some people may be a little nervous if this is their first portrait session so I will do my best to help you relax and enjoy the experience.  I also know that children can't just be told to sit still and smile for a camera so I will do all I can to make the portrait session a fun experience for them too.

I bring my studio to your home with a variety of portable backdrops and professional studio lighting equipment. If space is at a premium, I can arrange to set up a studio in suitable venues at extra cost.

Around a week after taking the photos I will send you a DVD disc on which you can view the photos via your television / DVD player / home PC, together with a set of contact sheets or send you a link to your own dedicated gallery page on the internet. This will let you review the photos and pick the ones you like. 

I offer a whole range of services, from individual prints – with or without mounts and frames, to your photos printed on canvas or mounted on stylish acrylic panels with a whole range of options in between. I am also now offering professionally constructed and bound photobooks which make great presents or just look great on your coffee table at home. Please email John Wood Photography for prices. 

Where necessary, I can make minor cosmetic alterations to the final pictures such as removing scratches and the odd spot or blemishes using Adobe Photoshop.  A range of effects can be added to your photos to really make them stand out even more. Rest assured that all images are carefully checked to ensure optimum quality and your satisfaction.

I am based in Watford , Hertfordshire and will generally travel within a 15-20 mile radius.  I cover the home counties including Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. If you live further afield we may be able to come to some arrangement so please do still get in touch.  Alternatively, why not have a day out in Watford and come and visit Cassiobury Park?  This can be a really nice backdrop for a photo shoot.  I am available at weekends and evenings during the summer months (subject to good light etc) so I am happy to go with whatever day/time is the most suitable for you.

Obviously outdoor photo shoots are quite weather dependent, so we will monitor the weather forecast and where necessary consider alternative venues or times for your portrait session if the forecast is poor.