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Vogue Italia, Laura Shimili Mears Photography

LONDON

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Running and freezing game. A quick sneak peek fr

Running and freezing game.

A quick sneak peek from the lavender shoots yesterday.

Will send the galleries off in the week, there are some sweet pics in there.

Also as I asked 🤣 the weather was perfect not too hot, sunny and cloudy. How can it get any better?

A little video from Mayfield Lavender Farm where I

A little video from Mayfield Lavender Farm where I did some of the lavender sessions of the season.

A maternity shoot and a family.

It’s looking lovely and the lavender is in bloom.

I’ll be here again on Thursday and have 2 spots available at 6pm and 6.30pm.

Message me if you’d like to reserve one ☝️ 😍

07934788100.

Laura x

I am thrilled to be one of the 100 nationwide phot

I am thrilled to be one of the 100 nationwide photographers on the 2020 Vision Project who collectively will help make healthcare workers visible through beautiful portrait photography!

https://www.2020visionproject.co.uk

This project is about capturing human connection and creating a meaningful healthcare tribute to the people behind the masks.

I have 2 ladies already booked in and am looking for 4 more healthcare workers in south West London to offer them a very unique portrait session for this project.

I want to capture their particular story and create a visual tribute.

Do you know a healthcare hero that you would love to nominate? Can you share this with your friends so that they can nominate a healthcare hero?

Send me a message or comment or text me on 07934788100.

This photo is of the lovely Granny Sue as she is known in Balham. She runs a collective of volunteers that help and chat to people diagnosed with cancer at St George’s Hospital, the Can Chat. What a great job they do!

Long post alert!!! Every year on the same day, w

Long post alert!!!

Every year on the same day, which is the birthday of my youngest son I am reminded of an amazing gift I received with his birth.

I feel so strong and empowered by it that even 6 years later I get emotional and yesterday I rewrote my blog about it (link in bio).

If I can make one small change for another pregnant mum by sharing my story then I would feel that I’ve achieved something big.

Being pregnant and giving birth is a time when we feel vulnerable and in the hands of others and of professionals. But it doesn’t have to be like that.

Birth and labour can be positive and empowering and something that is totally within our reach. Our bodies are designed for it and there are many tools and people that can help.

For me it was my amazing doula, Callie Fountain from Second Nurture and Maggie Howell’s Natal Hypnotherapy tracks (available on iTunes). Also the book Hypnobirthing by Marie Mongan #monganmethod

Elliot was born at home unplanned and only after 2 hours of active labour without meds and only with my husband and me and the ambulance crew in the last 20 minutes.

It was such an amazing experience that turned me from being paralysed with fear to believing that I can do it, I can give birth without meds and fear.

And since I did that I have felt that I can do ANYTHING.

Full story is on the blog. I’d love to hear your birth stories and happy to share all the things that worked for me in the chat.

To find out more about Maggie Howell go to @maggiebhowell and my doula Callie Fontain from Second Nurture @calliefontain ❤️❤️❤️

I love peonies, they’re one of my favourite flow

I love peonies, they’re one of my favourite flowers. These were from @freddiesflowers ❤️❤️ I love how they are so small in the bud but they unfold and become these magnificent flowers in bloom.
Self care tips.
I’d love to know how do you take care of yourself? What do you to recharge and replenish?

I have been doing meditation this week, walks and bike rides with the boys and a bit of reading here and there. Currently reading Elon Musk which is interesting (SpaceX, Tesla and his previous companies that made him millionaire). I’d love to read your tips ❤️

When do you think is the best time for lavender?

When do you think is the best time for lavender?
Mayfield lavender farm in Banstead where I will be doing my “lavender photoshoots” this year says that the best time to see the lavender is from the very end of June to the middle of August.

Have you ever been to the farm ? It’s a lovely place where you can see lavender, buy plants, food & drinks. You can also choose to go on a tractor ride across the fields which we did and the boys loved it.
It also gets really busy at the weekend so best time to go is early morning or late evening.

I’m doing lavender fields photoshoots there in July, 2 Saturday mornings 11th & 18 July and 2 late evenings 10th July & 16th July.
Some slots are gone but there are still some left.
Message me if you love a lavender shoot so you don’t miss out!

I am so excited that I have had a photo accepted a

I am so excited that I have had a photo accepted and published by Vogue Italia Online (check out my previous post)!! To celebrate I have decided to go crazy and share the love with you all!! For 2 days, one in June and one in July I am offering "Headshots and portraits" with NO SESSION FEE.
This means that you only pay £75 for:
- The photoshoot
- A gallery to choose from
- I have also added two final edited images instead of one.
Isn't that a great way to celebrate with me?
The "Headshots and portraits" will be in Balham and can be in the studio or outdoors (nearby). This offer is only valid on those 2 days and is very limited. *** To redeem this offer, book your session by messaging me. The booking is confirmed with a £50 prepayment *** Tag your friends that would be interested.
Especially for the July date (after barbers and hairdressers will have opened) which I expect will be very popular 😁❤️

I am so excited that I have had a photo accepted a

I am so excited that I have had a photo accepted and published by Vogue Italia Online. It is one of my photos in the poppy fields in Guilford and I am really happy!! To celebrate I have decided to go crazy and share the love with you all!! I am waving the SESSION FEE on Headshots and Portraits for 2 days in June and July, more details to follow.
I have been submitting photos for a year, every week and finally this one was accepted and published.
That made my day yesterday!

Happy Father’s Day to the best dad for these two

Happy Father’s Day to the best dad for these two! They both made jars with messages of kindness for him, something Edward saw in @theweekjunior 👏👏😍 (thanks for the tip). Also happy summer solstice such a lovely time of the year, the longest day of the year!! Despite all the sh*t happening in the world it’s important that we talk, learn together and help in our own ways to make the world a better place.
We love talking about everything, discussing #blacklivesmatter (with help from @theweekjunior and the weekly updates), how to care for vulnerable elderly or children in much worse situations and how to keep hope alive within ourselves.
Photo from @amandasummonsphotography as part of her #swlondonstayshome project raising funds for @criticalnhs

*** Weekend photography challenge*** The challenge

*** Weekend photography challenge*** The challenge is simple, photography weekend challenge where you take photographs of what you’re doing this weekend.

3 simple rules to remember:
- lighting - avoid the strong / harsh sun and perhaps takes photos in the shade Or turn your subject around 😊
- if indoors use the window as a source of light
- think of a story you’d like to tell and focus on different elements that tell that story.

I’d love to see your photos during the weekend, tag me @lauraphotographylondon or use #lauraphotographylondon

It was an absolute joy meeting this lovely family

It was an absolute joy meeting this lovely family and taking a combination of doorstep and back garden photographs for them.

Their little girl was born during the lockdown and finally got to meet her siblings and be at home with the whole family.
They wanted to capture those first moments of being together, as it all goes too quickly in the baby haze and sleepless nights.
I am so happy to be able to offer a combination of doorstep and garden shots (via a side access) for newborns and families together. All while social distancing.
This is a sneak peek from their session which I can’t wait to fully edit.
Tag any friends that have new babies or are due soon so they don't miss out.

To find out more about pricing & availability, do get in touch, message me or email. Link to the blog with more photos is in the bio.

We live in a vibrant,build-up area and from time t

We live in a vibrant,build-up area and from time to time we love to go outside of Tooting.
This was a short day trip I did with my eldest this week to catch the poppies. Thanks to another fab photographer @katielisterphotography for the location.
It was lovely, just outside Guildford and we also went for a little walk while there.

What you have done recently to break your routine and do something different?

A special day is coming up and we are just in time

A special day is coming up and we are just in time starting to work again, from a distance.

I have released this week photoshoot vouchers for Father’s Day. These take place outdoors and last 1 hour.
I am sure dads would love and appreciate the memories with their growing children that they can look back at in a few years time.

Maintaining social distancing I am doing these photoshoots outdoors from a 2m distance.
The best thing about this time of the year for me are the long days and the warmth (apart from today of course 🌧 ). Get in touch and I can let you know more about the vouchers. They are valid until September.

Happy World Oceans day! This is us last year, in A

Happy World Oceans day! This is us last year, in Albania in the Ionian Sea.

I am behind playing with my GoPro camera and the boys are jumping in from a pedalling boat.
There is a lot that we can do for our oceans, to preserve them so that we can enjoy them for many generations to come.

Let’s all do our bit and especially call on the government and world leaders to make sure 30% of the oceans are protected by 2030!
#worldoceansday

The May fundraiser for St. George’s raised £162

The May fundraiser for St. George’s raised £1620! Thanks to so many of you that got involved and contributed.
I am really excited about the next stage, the exhibition, more details to follow.
I’m raising more funds in June which will be added to this but this is the figure for May!
#doorstepphotographs #stgeorgeshospital

Meet the Tooting Family Kitchen. Do you like cook

Meet the Tooting Family Kitchen.
Do you like cooking with your family?
If you do, the Tooting Family Kitchen @tootingfamilykitchen is doing a 52 weeks recipes project where every week they focus on a different country.
The recipes are great, with varied elements and ingredients and the children are also getting involved. Looking at the photos of the food makes me want to try them all out. There is fish, meat, sauces, burgers, bbq etc etc, check it out for yourselves.

The photo I took of them during my Doorstep photographs in Tooting project raising funds for @stgeorgeshospitalcharity.
I am still doing these throughout June and have slots available. Get in touch if you’d like to reserve one 😃🙌🏻

Every life matters and it should never get as bad

Every life matters and it should never get as bad as racism being institutionalised.
#blackouttuesday

Portraits of the lockdown and of a still life. Of

Portraits of the lockdown and of a still life. Of a time when we stopped doing all that we were used to and had to find new ways of being.
I took this photograph during my Doorstep photographs project to raise funds for St. George’s hospital charity.
I have also collected stories from the lockdown and this “Letter to my daughter” really struck me and resonated with me.
The way lockdown is described in this letter to this little girl, is how I would have expressed it but in such a nice and touching way.
I’ll leave you to read it and let me know how it made you feel in the comments.
#holdstill2020 #lockdown2020

There is always a first for everything and this wa

There is always a first for everything and this was my first radio interview.
It was for our lovely Wandsworth Riverside Radio @thisisriverside .

Their arts editor Bev Boyd invited me along to talk about my doorstep photographs project raising funds for St. George’s.
If you have the time to listen, it’s available on the sound cloud channel of Riverside radio.
https://soundcloud.com/thisisriverside/laura-shimili-mears
Thank you for having me.

A Big Fun Day Out (stays in) I am running a photo

A Big Fun Day Out (stays in)
I am running a photography workshop at this lovely event on Saturday, very exciting!!! It will be a live session on zoom as part of the “A big day out” at 11.30am on 30th May with @kitchenandspace
Come & join me for a practical and hands on workshop with your phone or tablet.

I will be covering the basics of Portrait Photography as in my Free Portrait Photography Tips Guide. - Window light
- Different angles
- The rule of Thirds

You can prepare for the challenge in advance or follow on the day.
If you want to prepare in advance please download my guide and let’s see what you shoot during this week.
I’d love to see, tag me when you post photos you take while using the tips from the guide.
Look forward to seeing lots of people on Saturday.

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