Just over a week ago I did something I’ve been scared to do for years. Stand up in front of a group of (utterly wonderful) people & give a workshop on Photography ? Imagery is such a vital part of creating engagement with your audience, an invaluable marketing tool that every business, no matter the […]
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We’re 10 years in business!!
Bournemouth-based photography business, Studio Shotz is celebrating its 10th year in business. In March 2009, Zelda de Hollander started business straight from university, trading as Studio Shotz, a high street based photographic studio in Southbourne. Zelda de Hollander gained her degree in Commercial Photography at The Arts University in Bournemouth after attending Twynham High School […]
Read moreHoping to get published in the press? You’ll need great PR Photos
The importance of photography in PR and newsworthy stories should not be underestimated. We all know the saying ‘a picture tells a thousand words’ and it’s true! Did you know that a recent study showed 90% of what we remember comes from visuals? Pick up a newspaper or magazine near you and have a flick […]
Read moreVenus Magazine Cover & Feature
Was absolutely delighted to be asked to photograph not only the cover image for the new Venus Magazine, but also 2 features. The cover girl is Emma-Jane Taylor an Entrepreneur, TV Presenter on The Well-Being Show aka The Inspirational Mentor and author. Emma graced the cover of the magazine photographed in the picturesque Chandelier Bar […]
Read moreGift Vouchers are available online (again)!
Earlier in the year we had a bit of a website whoopsie which stopped our gift vouchers from being available – we’re all fixed now, YIPPIE, so Gift Vouchers for all our photo shoot packages are now available to purchase here https://www.studioshotz.co.uk/product-category/gift-vouchers/ This also means we’re now able to take online deposits https://www.studioshotz.co.uk/product-category/pay-a-deposit/
Read moreTune in to hear me on BBC Radio Solent
On Saturday 11th March I headed down to Southampton to be a news reviewer on BBC Radio Solent with presenter Katie Martin. If you did the broadcast you can now hear it on catchup!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04tlcdn#play
Head to 2 hours and 15 minutes to learn about #mouseeyebrowgate (THANKS MUM ????)
I WON the Venus Award for Networker of the Year!
Holy Cow Batman, I only went and won an award! This year I was in the finals for Networker of the Year, sponsored by PlayGolf Bournemouth, a category that I’ve become quite passionate about. It’s a key way of developing your professional & social contacts, not just for yourself but for your already established connections […]
Read moreRising young star makes finals in Dorset Venus Awards
Local Business wonder and young rising star Zelda de Hollander is delighted to have made the finals of the Dorset Venus awards in the category Networker of The Year 2015 Sponsored by PlayGolf Bournemouth. At only 28 and having been nominated two years running, this is a great accolade for the young businesswoman. Last […]
Read moreWhy are Digital Files so Important to Photographers?
“Oh, that’s expensive! All you’re doing is burning the pictures to a CD” You’d be surprised how often I hear this. Clients nowadays seem to assume that digital files are included in all photo shoot packages. I believe this is solely the fault of amateur and hobbyist photographers, I do not know ANY PROFESSIONAL photographer […]
Read moreThe Importance of a Professional Business Head Shot
The importance of good head shots should not be underestimated; people nowadays would prefer to connect with a business that has a face. Take Apple and Steve Jobs as well as Virgin with Richard Branson. With the ever growing online presence surrounding even the smallest of companies, it’s now imperative to always be seen in […]
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