Out and About: The Beautiful Tulip Celebrations at Hever Castle

It is the time of year when we all start looking for signs of spring - perhaps this year more than any other after such a cold winter! Of course nothing says spring more than beautiful flowers and for the second time, Hever Castle and Gardens is hosting a Tulip Celebrations event from April 18 - 27 with over 20,000 magnificent spring tulips in bloom.

For those of you who have not yet visited, Hever Castle is the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and is a stunning backdrop to the beautiful blooms making this celebration a local spectacle, and a personal highlight!

Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tulip trail, or time with Hever’s Head Gardener Neil Miller. I love the vibrant colours, and tulip varieties planted in the Castle grounds, along the stunning Pompeiian Wall, in the traditional Tudor Garden and the ‘Italian Garden’.

Documented for the first time this year is the history of the tulip and this is marked with displays and information in the Castle. I found the global footprint of the tulip especially interesting and its journey from Turkey to Holland in the Sixteenth Century.

I will be at Hever Castle to enjoy this up-lifting time of year over the next few days, of course with my camera. I hope to see some of you there!

For more information please visit Hever Castle here

Stella

Bespoke Framing Service

A photograph on a screen can never be as meaningful as one on your wall or sideboard for everyone to enjoy. Once displayed the memory is always with you, in your day to day life. At the same time, an art work that you love can only be improved with a beautifully designed frame.

This is why, we are proud to have collaborated with the finest British craftsmen, to offer a bespoke and personal framing service for over 20 years. With our understanding of photography and art work, and our partners natural materials, we can advise you on the best way to accentuate and display your cherished images, limited editions, needlepoint, fabrics and canvases.

We have available an extensive selection of frame mouldings, mount cards and glass. Depending on the complexity of your requirements our turnaround time is between 2 - 4 weeks.

Please visit our studio so we can explain the process and you can finally present your memories and art!

Stella

An Oxted Easter Celebration!

Yesterday, Easter Saturday, marked the start of the Love Oxted Easter Trail. Last year’s event attracted hundreds of families to the town and this year’s promises to be even bigger and better!

I am proud to say that SMS Creative Photography is involved in this lovely event, it gets right to the heart of my business - celebrating fun family time in Oxted, a wonderful place for children, their families and for making memories.

Please do pop in for an Easter Trail sheet, I’d love to pass this to your families, and to help with the clues!

Please share the fun on social media and tag me; @StellaSMS on Twitter and Instagram posts and Love Oxted, who now have a new Instagram feed; @LoveOxted. Please do give them a follow and visit their website to find out more here.

Most importantly, I’d like to wish all of my valued customers and friends a very Happy Easter with your families and friends. I really hope you enjoy this special time together, and hope to see you in SMS Creative Photography in the days ahead.

Stella

Time to Book Your 2018 Bluebell Photo-Shoot...

Beautiful Bluebell Photo-Shoots

As the bluebells begin to bloom, join me for a memorable photo occasion, with your family and friends.

I am delighted to report that a magical time of year is almost upon us, as the beautiful bluebells begin to bloom in our local ancient Surrey Woodlands.

Each year I use this wonderfully rich backdrop as the scene for exclusive photo-shoots with families and friends. I offer this only when the bluebells are at their very best, and only at certain times of the day to ensure a perfect light. With the right light, it is one of my favourite natural settings.

I am now taking bookings for my bluebell photo-shoots. Please do get in touch to discuss if you are interested on 01883 722282 with further details on our website. This opportunity is only available for a very limited time.

Stella

A testimonial from a happy customer last year;

'We booked our first family bluebell photo-shoot with Stella and we were so pleased we did. Stella was so good at putting us all at ease, particularly our 16-month-old daughters. She was able to maintain their attention long enough to capture some fantastic photographs which reflect the girls’ personalities beautifully.

'The whole process was smooth from start to finish and Stella was able to help advise us on photos to combine and how best to display them. We are so pleased with the photos, they are of great quality and are a lovely memory for us all.'

Mother’s Day Special Offer:

We are pleased to offer a special gift for Mother's Day. 

Our Mother's Day Special Offer is a discounted studio photo-shoot for up to four people and a 7” x 5” photograph, from the shoot, presented in a silver plated frame and gift boxed.

The special offer for both the shoot and photograph is £125 - the usual cost is £140.

Simply visit SMS Creative Photography to receive a personalised gift voucher or call the studio on 01883 722282. 

Your mother will be able to redeem for this offer within six months from 11th March.

Stella

Terms & Conditions apply - this offer is valid for Mother's Day 2018 with no cash alternative, gift vouchers to be redeemed within six months of 11th March 2018.

Stella

Valentine’s Day Special Offer:

Visit our studio in February to purchase a voucher or book a photoshoot to receive 10% off for a romantic photoshoot, or family portrait presented in a ‘Memory Box’.

The ‘Memory Box’ includes a studio photoshoot for £301.50 and 4. 10” x 8” finished photographs mounted individually for the box - usual cost £335.

Alternatively, you can book a location photoshoot with 4. 10” x 8” finished photographs mounted individually for the box for £369 - usual cost £410.

Terms & Conditions apply - this offer is valid during February 2018 only and is non-transferable, photoshoots are for the month of February and March only.

Stella