A FRESH start with Back to School

Autumn is just around the corner – yes, we know we are still talking about the Summer but in just a week it will be September and it’s back to school and back to work for the grown-ups!  The sun is still just about shining over Fresh in Watford and some of us are still lucky enough to be relaxing poolside, perhaps with a cocktail in hand but us back at the photography studio are thinking ahead (as always!)

Mums and Dads (Grandparents too) must be thinking about getting uniform pressed and ready, name tapes all sewn or stuck in, new favourite character school bags and the ritual shiny pencil case. For parents with first time school goers it’s magical watching your cute little one all dressed up in smart uniform – maybe that blazer is a bit too long, maybe the sleeves to the navy school jumper are creeping way past your little boy’s fingers but bet he (or she) looks absolutely divine.

To celebrate the fresh start to the school year, you may be contemplating a photo shoot with your little angel or angels. We think you should let the professionals at Fresh Families do it for you.  We don’t need to tell you again about our amazing state of the art 8,000 square foot studio – we know you have heard it before.  We don’t need to tell you that we have over 30 purpose built photographic sets to choose from, or that we have a huge selection of superb accessories and props to compliment your child to perfection… Nor do we need to mention how accessible we are to the M1, M25, A1 and A41… Not to mention mainline train stations and free parking! 

What we do need to tell you is that you will enjoy the very best in family photography with one of our highly trained photographers (they are great with kids too!) We can also tell you that we will offer you an absolutely FREE photo shoot (really – FREE) worth £100 and, oh go on then, we’ll throw in a £50 off voucher toward any wall hanging you choose from us.

So, there you have it – now you really can immortalise your child’s image forever with our Back to School photo shoot and we are very happy to include siblings too.

All you have to do is mark on your school calendar a suitable date, call us on 01923 212 673 to book quoting “back to school” and give yourself an A* for being so brilliantly organised!

Introducing Mr England 2013/14 - Jordan Williams

A couple of weeks ago the girls at Fresh Academy had the opportunity to meet and photograph the new Mr England - Jordan Williams. Not only did we shoot his new portfolio, but we were able to have a quick chat about his achievements during the competition and his aspirations beyond being crowned.

So, let's start at the beginning of the story, what was it that inspired you to enter Mr England?

I heard about it through a local Miss England organiser scouting when I was out shopping so I went on to enter Mr Coventry not knowing much about the competition. I was lucky enough to end up winning the competition and finishing 4th at Mr England 2011! I loved every second of it so the next year I entered Mr Rugby and won which meant I had another shot at Mr England. I feel my experience from the 2011 competition helped me win and it's such an amazing experience!

You were up against some tough competition, how did you feel when you won?

Incredible! Didn't believe it to begin with as I really didn't expect to win! I was really happy that I made my family and friends really proud and even now im still getting so many congratulations messages! It's unreal.

We’ve heard you are the first Mr England to have tattoos! Any other surprises up your sleeves?

Yeah I heard that! I think that's insane! I love my tattoos and each and every one of them has a great deal of meaning to me mainly surrounding my catholic faith and the pride of remembering my grandad who was a spitfire pilot (hence the spitfire tattoo on my chest). Any other surprises? Umm well i suppose its no surprise that im living at the gym with my personal trainer and the experts and Nuffield Health at the moment in preperation for Mr World! Expect a very different me in 6 months!

What is the most exciting thing that has happened to you so far, since winning the title?

A few things that I cant talk about but all the opportunities are really exciting. I loved my day at Fresh with Maresa and Vicky! I've been lucky enough to be invited to play in a celebrity football match as a celebrity which is insane, alongside cast members of hollyoaks, eastenders and waterloo road.

How was your experience at Fresh?

Awesome! I'm not a model, never have been... I'm a professional singer so I'm most comfortable with a microphone in front of me but the girls made me feel so at ease it seemed to come naturally. We had a luagh practicing 'the smoulder' (reference from 'Tangled') and we had a great day! I would highly recommend a shoot at Fresh to anybody. Since my shoot at Fresh I have been looking at modelling agencies to get some work! A couple have already contacted me since i won. I will use my experience at Fresh going forward, it was so invaluable!

What are you most looking forward to in the future?

Mainly Mr World! I figure I've come this far, why stop here? I'm also running The Great North Run and have loads of plans for charity work over the next two years. I am open to suggestions and love getting involved so please follow me on twitter @MrEngland2013 and get me involved at your event!

Any advice for future applicants?

Enjoy it! Be yourself! And Smile! If you do those things you will be there! I didn't think I had a chance and now my life has changed completely so I just want everybody who is interested to go for it and never give up. I won second time around! ;)


Thanks Jordan, we're looking forward to welcoming you back in a few months time, I'm sure your hard work will pay off and we're enjoying following your updates on Twitter!

Oh, and how could we forget? Here are some of our favourite's from Jordan's shoot.