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No one knows their goals better than my clients
and if their experience with me is to be a success,
then I have to understand this, I have to listen to
them. Together, we can find the perfect balance
of image, design, size, budget and style to ensure
they leave with the perfect portrait wall-art for
their home.

My shoots are always relaxed affairs, this really
matters. If you can relax and have fun in my
company, then my job is easy. If there is a buzz
around the shoot, laughter where the camera is,
no formality, nothing forced then images will flow.
There is no magic formula for what I do,
Hi, I’m Karl… each family and every shoot has its own story,
all I have to do is find that story.
’Photography by Karl’ is part of who I
am but there is another part too, which Portraits
involves my two sons, my wonderful
girlfriend, my chilled out cat and a Years of experience at running a photography Weddings
handful of lifelong friends of true quality. studio ensures my shoots are professional, relaxed
It is this little gang that inspires me, and fun, producing fresh vibrant images which Weddings are always unique, beautiful stories.
lights up my weekends, challenges me capture’s the personality of families perfectly. I The images should reflect this, bringing smiles and
and occasionally drives me a little nuts! then use these images to create unique Wall-Art memories for years to come. My style is to create
presentation, designed to fit beautifully into my natural images which are personal to each bride
I guess though, you would like to know client’s homes. and groom.
more about how I work?

Newborns After the wedding the time and attention I take
I am multi award winning, mentored by when creating the wedding art-book goes
the best, shooting professionally since I always regretted not having this done with my beyond the ordinary. They are then presented in
1985. I am seasoned, but still passionate, still I run a busy studio from Albert Mill in the heart own children, but it just wasn’t a ‘thing’ back then. only the finest Italian handmade books. Nothing is
evolving. I innovate and I am proud to inspire and of Milnrow village and I shoot, edit and design rushed, deadlines kept, and everything is perfect.
mentor other photographers. Basically… I know everything personally. From start to finish it is I recently added a custom built a new-born baby
my stuff and knowing your stuff is something my hand at work and I am not happy until my studio to help capture this fleeting time perfectly This philosophy is how I earn my reputation. To
you should not take for granted, especially when client is. I love my job, I want to keep doing it, so and I am so pleased with the results. This has maintain these high standards, I only commit to 15
choosing a photographer. I make sure I do things right. really taken off now and due to the unpredictable weddings each year. So clients need to book early
arrival dates, and that shoots need to be done to secure my services
between 5-12 days old, I can only take on 20
babies per month, so if you are pregnant please Fundraising
register for your shoot with me as early as
possible. Bookings accepted from 20th week of I am also proud to be a member of the ‘Ultimate
pregnancy. Photographer Group’ since 2014, an elite
invitation only organisation whose goals are to
The new-born shoots are currently offered with raise standards of customer service and improve
no up-front cost, it is a great way of introducing photography skills across our industry. We also
young families to my studio, they come along have aim to raise as much as we can for local charities
the shoot, then choose their favourite images at a and community projects, so if anyone is raising
viewing a week later, buying only what they love. funds please feel free to ask me how I can help.
There is no catch, no pressure selling, but what I On average our group raises £200 for every
do make is a chance to become a family’s chosen fund-raising event we get involved with.
photographer for life; I have found that once they
experience what I offer, they come back time and Albert Mill, 34 Newhey Road, Milnrow,
again as their family grows. Rochdale OL16 4EG

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