I quite like this...

Looking at light...finding beauty in the shadows, don't worry not as dark as it sounds and I'm the furthest from depressed you could be right now. I'm just seeing new things in new ways which make me dance a little inside :-) 

Kitchen envy lol (I LOVE my kitchen) but every once in a while I'm sitting in a kitchen with an island or work station (which I'd LOVE) + am captivated by the view and pieces of the kitchen which burst character...this is blue heaven + I just want to share its beauty xx

still life's whilst waiting for a shoot to start

So I'm just hanging out, early Tuesday morning waiting for my shoot to start upstairs and I notice how pretty the light looks and how in this usually busy pub, it's silent save for me and the barman ...my camera meets my eye and I record what I see, pretty stillness....I feel like Karen Harvey should be with me (of shutter hub and blog fame) wherever she goes she fills her instagram feed with obscure wonderful finds which are a delight to see and very inspiring - maybe she's been rubbing off :-) 

Pretty pink ceiling shades, tea cups, wood, grey paint...I mean, how divine! what more could I ask for x 

over on instagram......

Over on Instagram I've been adding images from Ben & Lynseys beautiful country wedding last October so you get a wonderful over view of the whole day - it was a really warm day (for the end of October :-) and felt so special for them to be surrounded by special friends and family. The bridal party wore olive green dresses and crisp blue suits, the bride was in a British made Ellie Zowe strapless gown and chanel perfume. Every inch of their wedding reflected their love of the countryside and the rustic natural surroundings of the beautiful village they live in.

Enjoy persuading their details and fun moments xx

International Day of happiness has fallen on my Dad's birthday! I surprised him with a tour of Wembley!! (He LOVES football) + we had such a great time, all the staff made such a fuss of him + everyone sang #HappyBirthday ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Inspired & Delighted & Beaming - Thank You Erika

It's amazing to make a positive impact or difference in someones life or create or enhance an amazing experience for them + I am thrilled - I'm not sure that adequately gives justice to just how much I'm smiling, or how much my heart feels really full with delight, but, I had such fun with Erika and reading her story after our session made it even more special! Thank You so much Erika for taking this trip, grabbing Europe with both hands and making me smile xx

"Jackie was so AMAZING to work with! This trip to London was the first stop on my first International Solo Trip. I was also celebrating my birthday. Jackie captured the happiness and joy that I was experiencing on this trip! The entire Flytographer experience was fantastic! I highly recommend to any to take advantage of working with Flytographer...you will not be disappointed!!

Flytographer has elevated my trip to the next level. i hope my pictures inspire other solo travelers to experience Flytographer! If they do, I hope they work with Jackie! She is fantastic!!

I was inspired to take this vacation for several reasons. In 2015 I had a very tough year. My world seemed to spinning out of control. I went through a breakup, I had a major surgery and on top of all that I was feeling stressed out with work. One day, late last year, I decided to take my life back and steer it the way I want it to go. So, on a whim, I bought a plane ticket to Europe and planned a 2 week vacation with my travel agent!  

As a first time solo traveler I knew that I was going to have to breakdown and buy a selfie stick to capture myself in precious moments on my trip. But through a quick Google search I stumbled across this little gem called Flytographer! I instantly knew that I had to book them for a photo session in London and Paris when I visited! This concept is so brilliant! Working with Jackie (photographer), Danica, and the rest of the Flytographer team was so easy and, overall, a fantastic experience! Borough Market was the perfect place to bring out the best of me on this trip!  

It's funny, I bought a selfie stick for this trip and I haven't used it once! As I was on my photo shoot I notice people taking selfies of themselves with their phones and I thought to myself, "they are so behind the times...Flytographer is so 2016"! Ha" Erika - April 2016

#SHOPEN16

On Tuesday July 5th I had the complete pleasure of presenting at the opening talks for #SHOPEN16 in Cambridge. #SHOPEN16 runs throughout July and has a fantastic line up of Photography Talks, exhibitions and portfolio reviews.

I was talking about my work and recounting fun stories and experiences I've had along my journey and career. Here is a selection of my Lifestyle work :-) Do check out what's on and pop along!! 

In Print....

I'm so delighted and thrilled to share this page from July's issue of 'Stamford Living'. Interview with Camilla McLean who I photographed in mid May not too long after she had won the prestigious title of 'Poet Laureate' :-) 

In print....Crystal Palace: The Transmitter magazine

Photos credit: Jackie King Photographer

SHOPEN 16 - An extravaganza of Photography!!

For the WHOLE MONTH OF JULY!! (mega exciting) I'm part of the @SHOPEN16 an extravaganza of Photography in Cambridge - my image (here) is part of the  Shutter Hub OPEN Private View at Stir - Friday 24/06 + I'll be giving a talk Novi, Cambridge July 5th with Kate O'Neil from Metro!!

Come along!! My Talk (appropriately) is in a super cool Cocktail Bar...I'll be testing them AFTER I've talked lol xx

Boudoir treats!

Boudoir Photography sessions

For brides to be....surprising their soon to be husbands..

Fun, original Hen party treats......

Celebrating your own gorgeousness!

Bubbles (or tea) included in a super fun, relaxed, all female setting. Pampering with a professional hair & make up artist and a 1 or 2 hour photo session incorporating wedding underwear, wedding shoes, your veil.....a variety of natural poses with the emphasis on suggestive and saucy.....this is the anti-vajazzle of Boudoir photography.....

Elegant, sophisticated, playing on the power of suggestion, fun beautiful images + smiles guaranteed!! A super gift from her hens or a fun day out with your maid of honour or bridesmaids...you'll spend an hour with a professional hair & make up artist before coming along to me to have your pictures taken and fun memories created! Depending on which package you choose (either an hour or Two hour session or hen hour) you'll then head off for lunch or afternoon tea whilst we pop together a slideshow of your images to view when you come back and make your chooses for your album.

(All our albums and framed products take 4 - 6 weeks to return to us as they are all hand made in England with love and care ensuring you have something very special to treasure) Whether this is to surprise your 'groom to be' an awesome anniversary or birthday surprise (also mega popular) or a wonderful treat for yourself you'll have tons of fun + leave smiling and delighted!

Call 07754 757716 for more info xx 

"I have never been more comfortable getting into my naughty underwear than I was with Jackie, she made me feel confident, sassy totally cool with the way I looked. It's was a great afternoon of giggles in my smalls! Thank you Jackie for giving me a keepsake me and my husband will never forgot. I would highly recommend it to all brides, treat yourself it is so worth it" Mrs A xx

Professional Portrait Sessions around London

Justin and I spent a fantastic Saturday morning near Borough market and along the South Bank creating head shots and profile pictures for him to use across his social media platforms and business accounts. All natural light we utilised the amazing textures and backgrounds of the area, stretched our legs with the walking and delighted in the sights!! 

It's actually not as terrifying having your picture taken as you might think!! :-) xx

5 TOP TIPS for helping create beautiful memories of your gorgeous day….

1.Breathe…..Breathe…Breathe……

Easy right?? Wrong…when we’re stressed or in different situations our breathe can get laboured and irregular – a mix of excitement and anticipation can make our breathe shallower so 3 super deep fill up your lungs breathes to start enabling a calming effect and clearing our mind REALLY helps

2.Schedule an engagement session or pre wedding photo shoot with your photographer

This is really helpful to get used to being in front of the camera and being directed by your photographer or just understanding how to move and laugh and relax 

(a lot of people stop breathing or hold their breathe when a camera is pointed at them so this is super useful to cross this off the list – see 1. above) it’s really popular now and well worth it, it also is a great opportunity to really fine tune with your photographer the images you’d like captured on your wedding day.

3.you want to look your sparkling best...

If you’re planning a dinner or meal the night before your wedding with guests or family and you’re planning on starting the celebrations then – why wouldn’t you right? Well, be mindful if you want to look your sparkling best on your wedding day the bubbles/beer/cocktails will show from the night before – have cucumber, cold spoons and plenty of water ready to reduce puffy eyes, swollen cheeks and dehydration

4.Enjoy...

This leads wonderfully on to my next point…..ENJOY your wedding day, I LOVE bubbles as much as the next person and part of the prosecco shortage was I’m afraid to say possibly down to me (not a lush just love a bubble) HOWEVER..I am not being a party pooper but alcohol is a relaxer….it will relax your facial muscles (awesome b’cos of all the smiling you’ll be doing) BUT keep it fresh, the more you drink, the more your face will start to fall off your chin and that I’m afraid is not a good look for photos (unless it’s midnight + the last shot of the evening celebrations) you've worked super hard at perfecting your day so just go easy until after your couple shots are captured :-)

5.Be sassy!

Finally, Flirt with the camera, be sassy, playful, silly and enjoy every second!

In Print :-)

SOOOOO Thrilled I had to take a picture immediately with my phone!! lol I know sacrilege lol 

BUT I'm so excited and super thrilled that my photo of Lutz was included in the Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire Bride magazine article where photographers choose their favourite image :-)

This was captured just before Melitha entered the room and their ceremony began and I couldn't help but just simply beam back at Lutz with a giant smile, knowing everything was going to be more than fantastic!!! 

#beamingwithdelight x 

Proposals....capturing the surprise!

I had the absolute privilege of capturing Philip propose to Katrin just before the New Year!!

Philip and I had skyped a couple weeks prior to their visit and arranged our meeting place and formulated a plan - the actual proposal  was to be captured under cover and Philip & Katrin taking a selfie was my cue he was about to go down on one knee so I ensured I was in position and hey presto!

We then spent about an hour capturing their engagement pictures and the delight and excitement of their post proposal :-)  

SUPER Congratulations Katrin & Phillip <3  xx

An American pregnancy in London.....

Featured on the Lazy Travellers Blog!!

Ashley has written a beautiful blog piece on her experience of being an expat pregnant in London and it's super informative!! I had the complete pleasure of working with Ashley and Jeff for Flytographer creating fun 'bump' pictures in Notting Hill before Xmas and then when Margot arrived in January + at 11 days young we captured gorgeous new born pictures......

" have someone else find you a photographer. // Being in a new city means limited resources — and since none of our friends here had hired a maternity photographer before, I wasn’t sure who to ask. I started to poke around online a few times, but I was always overwhelmed… when your only requirement is “NOT CHEESY,” Google doesn’t really deliver the goods.

After one too many websites full of photos of hand-hearts on bumps in cornfields (you know the ones), I realized that DUH, I didn’t need to find other personal recommendations — Flytographer already has access to some of the best photographers in London. We booked a 30 minute shoot, and as soon as we met Jackie, it was like hanging out with an old friend. Best of all, she didn’t ask Jeff to kiss my bare belly ONCE.

Obviously, it was a no-brainer to ask her to take our newborn photos, too."

It's all about the perfect Bachelorette!!

I am so thrilled to share that Amy's fab Bachelorette party has been featured this week in The Huffington Post + along with it one of my images from her super special celebration!! What a fab start to February and the month of LOVE <3 <3 <3 xx

Click here to read it on line in the Huffington Post! Super delighted :-) 

Having just returned from an excellent adventure I am thrilled and delighted to share this wonderful news that Smashing The Glass Featured Amy's Bachelorette at the Savoy & Tuttons, Covent Garden where I had the pleasure to photograph this beautiful celebration, please check out the link to Amy's tips on celebrating in style! xx

Thank You xx

Hello!

Happy New Year!

Thanks so much for checking out my website :-)

Congratulations if you've just gotten engaged over the holidays VERY EXCITING!! CONGRATULATIONS to all my wonderful, lovely, amazing couples whose proposal I captured - I'm still beaming :-D If you are enquiring about my availability, I'd love to chat with you!

I am currently away until January 25th and I will be responding to all emails and phone messages from January 26th onwards.

In the meantime please do check out my instagram  and my Facebook page, I can't wait to chat to you when I get back xx

Thank you so much, have a brilliant day,

Lots of Love + Very Best wishes,

Jackie xx

A Gorgeous New Years Eve Wedding <3 xx

What a total delight to capture a wedding on New Years eve + what a beautiful note to finish 2015 on. It was an absolute pleasure to photograph this celebration near Dorking, Surrey and here is a gorgeous detail of the stunning bridal bouquet and amazing lace work on the beautiful dress.

Happy New Year everyone, wishing you all a Sparkling 2016 xx

A super Fun Bachelorette Party - London

A Fun Bachelorette Party at The Savoy & Tuttons

Gorgeous Amy celebrated her Bachelorette Party with family and friends flying in from across the Atlantic to join her at The Savoy for cocktails and champagne and then at Tuttons, Covent Garden for dinner. A super fun and gorgeous evening just prior to her fabulous wedding :-)

Congratulations Amy!! xx

XMAS MARKET - December 2nd 2015!!

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!!!!!
DECEMBER 2nd!! 5pm-9pm AT Victoria Market, 42 Francis St, London SW1P 1QW (Map Attached xx) I'll be exhibiting at this awesome XMAS MARKET + possibly freezing my touche off lol xx

This is super close to Victoria Station - so pop in on your way home!! The market is full of amazing artist makers with TONS of gorgeous presents for xmas! Some of us are QEST Scholars who specialise in traditional crafts and were fortunate in being awarded scholarships to pursue training in our fields (the quality is super high!!)

I'll be displaying my gorgeous photo packages, selling vouchers for sessions next year, running a competition and promoting ‪#‎SmallBusinessSaturday‬‪#‎thiscan‬'tbemissed!! please share with friends and family and DEFINITELY come say "HI" grin emoticon

OH! + it's outside so please bring warm hugs and hot water bottles lol grin emoticon

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