Thursday, 28 February 2013

Mother's Day at Fresh Academy


Mother’s Day at Fresh Academy

If you’re like us, you’ll be asking your friends, family and work colleagues what they’re going to buy their mums for next week’s Mother’s Day.  Every year, we want to be a little original, come up with something different other than standard boxes of chocolates or bouquets of flowers.  Chocolates don’t last long (well certainly not where we are!) and flowers are limp in less than a week so when the chocolate box goes in the bin and the vase is washed out, what’s left for Mum to remember her important day? 

We know we’ve said it before but the truth is; there is nothing more personal, sentimental and special than a unique photo shoot.  We say unique because every one of our Fresh Academy photo shoots IS unique to the person or people involved.  No two families are alike and no two people look the same (unless you’re an identical twin…or triplet and so on!) and we take time to get to know the participants, what they want, their type of lifestyle, their preferred sets and props.  We can safely say that we always get original, exceptional and different images.  Not only that but we give all of our photographic experiences a completely private session in the 8,000 square foot studio (yes we said 8,000!)  That means you don’t share the studio with anyone else – it’s all yours for the time that you’re there.  You have complete freedom of choice in the sets you choose and no one else taking up the same time as you have booked unlike other studios.

Sounds great – well, there’s more.  Let’s talk about a Mother and Daughter fashion photographic shoot as one of our Mother’s Day packages (worth over £200).  Both of you will come into our Watford fashion studio and after your consultation with our stylist and studio manager, you’ll get your hair styled and make-up professionally applied.  Our make-up artist and hair stylist are extremely experienced and both are often out on photo shoots to the stars.  They will transform or enhance your look depending on your requirements.  So feeling like stars you’ll then experience the best photo shoot around.  There are so many stunning sets to choose from.  From vintage looks to modern backgrounds and floors, cars to bars…we’ve got an enormous selection with props and accessories to compliment.



The photo shoot is followed by a cinema style viewing and it’s here you can select your images.  There are many ways to frame a print!  You can of course, just have the images but we have portfolios, wall hangings and blocks to mention some of the products Fresh Academycreates.

That’s why we know there is no better gift for Mum.  Needless to say, Mother and Daughter photo shoots are not the only packages available.  Mum can have her very own fashion photo shoot which makes a terrific gift, making her feel and look sensational.



For Mother’s Day this year, book in your Mother’s Day shoot before 1st April as a gift to Mum and we’ll give you the session absolutely free, we have two options available:

1)                 FREE Mother and Daughter experience with free 5 x 7” print
2)                 FREE Mother’s Fashion experience including hair and make up



Call Hollie to book quoting “Mother’s Day 2013 option 1 or 2 on 01923 212 673 but hurry as sessions are limited.  We can provide you with a special Mother’s Day gift letter to present to Mum with details of her gift and who it is from.


Monday, 11 February 2013

Fresh report on upcoming Celebrity Weddings for 2013


2013 is going to be a big year for celebrity weddings.  In fact, we are sure that it’s going to reach fever pitch.  The list is exciting, from Keira Knightley and James Righton to Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux.



We’ll start with the biggest names in Hollywood; Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, scheduled this April, no doubt this one is going to be one sensational wedding.  Is Angelina going to go for a sleek, sophisticated dress or a big traditional meringue?  She will probably shock us all with something dramatic and completely controversial but no matter what she chooses she’s going to look incredible.  If there’s any bride perfect for some of our sultry and sensual Bridal Boudoir photographyit’s Angelina!  If she’s reading this then we’d like her to know that we do a full Bridal Boudoir session at the Fresh Academy, she needn’t worry about Papparazzi as she would have our entire Studio to herself.  Our professional photographer will create outstanding images worthy of any Hollywood star that she can choose from, and we suggest she goes for a huge wall hanging for the bedroom as a wedding gift for Brad.  Bridal Boudoir is the perfect, original gift for any groom, giving him something he’ll have to admire forever.



Interestingly, it appears that Jennifer Aniston (as if you didn’t know, Brad Pitt’s ex -wife) will be marrying her fiancĂ© Justin Theroux on his 41st birthday.  Apparently this one is going to be very low key with only 50 guests.  We’re not on the list but we would like to offer an extra birthday/wedding gift for the couple. Jennifer would look great doing some sensual Bridal Boudoir photographic shots in our Studio.  We see her in expensive, simple pure white or ivory lingerie, minimal make-up –with soft lighting.  Jennifer, how about a Boudoir portfolio of photographs as a birthday present for Justin, we will include 15 A4 images of your choice retouched (as if you need that!) and it will be displayed in a superb, glossy, celebrity style aluminium case for just £695.



On the other end of the scale Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne are due to be married at some point this year.  This one is going to be a huge event with two wedding locations, Australia and the UK.  If we were to recommend any of our photo-shoots to these lovebirds, we’d probably suggest a Couples Photo-shoot at the Fresh Academy in Watford.  So Liz, before you tie the knot in the UK why don’t the two of you drop by and enjoy a pampering session at our 8,000 square foot Watford Photographic Studio.  We don’t have red carpet, but our purple plush carpet will do just as well. We know you too are partial to a bit of make-up and like to look your very best.  Our expert make-up artist will apply your professional make-up (yours too Shane!) and we will whisk you into hairdressing for a hair up or your signature long, wavy locks.  We think both of you would look great in a jeans and t shirt casual photo-shoot, Elizabeth you’re such a lover of white jeans bring them with because we include outfit changes while having your photo-shoot, feel free to bring some of your incredible Hollywood evening wear too.  After your session, you can both relax in our cinema viewing room and we’ll premier your images.


For more information about our photo-shoot packages, call Hollie on 01923 212673.