My new book

December 2, 2009 by mariafarrelly

The interest surrounding my dance images has been incredible that i recieved a lot of requests to publish a book of them. So here it is!  A stunning collection of my favorites.  Should you wish to own a copy its available to purchase through my website/client area. Simply enter the password: ffin09.

here are a few more images from the project.

a little star!

October 26, 2009 by mariafarrelly

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what an amazing little girl i had the pleasure of photographing recently. There is a lot more to come. the whole family were incredible.

Dancers

October 26, 2009 by mariafarrelly

76314Lisa and Catrin, 2 amazing dancers. On the day of the shoot the heavens opened (which is so typical of welsh weather when you have an outdoor shoot planned!). Like true professionals though, we all went for it. By the end of the day, we were all soaked to the bone yet I managed to bag an incredible set of images that really blew me away.  Plans are now in motion for an exhibition to showcase the work. I’ll keep you all posted xxx

in the local press…

October 26, 2009 by mariafarrelly

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I was over the moon to receive a call from the features editor of my local paper. She was writing a piece on “mums in business week” and was keen to interview 2 successful mums. I was so flattered to of been chosen. And what a fab article too!

This was the icing on the cake as I celebrated my first year in business. Its great when you get recognition like this especially after a very tough year. There were many that thought i was mad setting up in business as we entered a recession. but i figured if i can make it through this then I must have a great service to offer.

My Sunday mornings…

August 30, 2009 by mariafarrelly

Here’s a few shots taken last Sunday morning. After breakfast and their regular fix of Tom and Jerry I spent 5 minutes taking some shots of them. I must stress, as a professional – the hardest subjects are always your own kids. they know me too well lol.

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International Photography Awards

August 21, 2009 by mariafarrelly

I don’t normally enter competitions however, I couldn’t resit giving this prestigious one a go.  I entered it months ago and had completely forgotten about it until I received an email from the IPA.  They informed me that I’d passed the first and second stages of judging and was now in the final round competing against some of the the worlds best contemporary photographers for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. The top prize included an exhibition in New York which has always been a life long dream of mine.

The winners were finally announced this week and unfortunately, I didn’t win.  However, I did receive an Honerable mention which I am very very proud of.

Here was my entry, “Milly”.  I hope you like them.

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A beautiful sunset with my boys…perfect!

August 10, 2009 by mariafarrelly

Here’s a few shots from an impulsive idea we had to drive to a local beach and watch the sunset. My kids just loved watching the waves crashing against the rocks and starring at all the beautiful colours in the sky. I hope you enjoy looking too!

July 28, 2009 by mariafarrelly

Hi all,

July is proving a very busy month and August is looking the same. I have a few appointments available so drop me a line if you’d like to arrange your summer session.

I have uploaded a few images from recent shoots.  The Alex and Amelia shoot was a big success (not only with their parents) but with one of the images making the front cover of the Newport and Monmouth Primary Times magazine (Watch out junior magazine…here i come lol). The kids had no idea (we kept it a secret- their mum Becky, was like a bottle of pop) When the kids were handed their copy in school they were over the moon and really enjoyed the little bit of fame!

I have some great session lined up this week. Tomorrow is an outdoor shoot with 2 teenage girls. The forecast is heavy rain however i have some great ideas with some funky umbrellas- pop back soon to see the results.

With being so busy I’m beginning to think my kids have forgotten they have a mum, so while i was working away in the lake District recently my husband and kids came along. we stayed in a fabulous log cabin and had a great time. heres a few shots (NB: none of me though, its one of the downsides of being a photographer, I’m always behind the camera)

funky fashion shoot

July 28, 2009 by mariafarrelly

Mads and Chris’ wedding July 09

July 28, 2009 by mariafarrelly

Heres a sneaky peek at Madeline and Chris’ wedding photographs which I shot last Sunday.  The wedding was held at The Ansty Hall in Coventry. Fab day!