Elaine – Elaine Boles Photography

Newborn baby shoot

Elaine — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:00:21 +0000

I love being the photographer for a wedding and feel privileged when the couple contact me to take photographs of their newborn baby. I always forget how tiny newborns are – I just love their little hands and feet! She was absolutely adorable and a delight to photograph!

Family portrait at Brooklands Race Track

Elaine — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:14:48 +0000

I photographed this couple’s wedding many years ago, so was thrilled to get a call to do some family photographs. They asked my advice on location and wanted to choose something a bit different. I found a section of the old Brooklands Race Track amongst a large open area, and right alongside the River Wey. The recent dry weather made the background a lovely warm mix of colours – perfect for photography! We had a great time exploring the location and the results are stunning! Such a lovely family and relaxed shoot.

Phillipa & Ryan

Elaine — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:36:06 +0000

Phillipa & Ryan got married on a beautiful sunny day in St Mary’s Church, Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham. This was the first part of their journey together, witnessed by close family. Another celebration with friends and family was planned later in the week. It was such a lovely relaxed wedding with the couple really enjoying the photography! The family enjoyed a meal at a local pub and then went back to the bride’s parents house in Cobham to finish the day and have more photographs. It was even more special as I photographed their wedding 17 years previously!

Claudia & Paul’s wedding at Leatherhead Registry Office and La Meridiana

Elaine — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:05:30 +0000

I was so pleased I was available to be able to photograph Claudia & Paul’s wedding at short notice. The couple were keen to get married this year and Claudia managed to get everything organised in double quick time! Her creative skills were seen in the floral arrangements and the decoration at the venue. Claudia looked stunning in a silvery, fawn shimmering dress and Paul looked great in a pale blue suit. They went back to La Meridiana restaurant in East Horsley for a civil blessing after the official ceremony at Leatherhead Registry Office. It was conducted by their friends so it was a very personal and intimate blessing. They had a musical trio playing soft jazz whilst everyone dined on the superb food. After some great speeches, the couple then whisked off for their well deserved honeymoon!

Lovenah & David’s wedding vow renewal at the RAC club Epsom

Elaine — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:50:20 +0000

I don’t often get asked to take photographs of wedding vow renewal ceremonies, but I absolutely love it when I do! David and Lovenah had a very intimate ceremony at the RAC Club in Epsom. It’s such a stunning venue and great for photos inside or outside. After a sudden downpour we managed some shots outside and so pleased we did! Lovenah wanted some black & white shots with red tinges to show off her amazing red bangles! It was great not having to rush around and we had plenty of time. The couple were eating ‘outside’ in a circular pod – very special end to the day.

Celebrating 30 years running a successful photography business!

Elaine — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:46:55 +0000

From the first time I picked up a camera, I fell in love with photography! Starting at college and learning how to process and develop a film, I was fascinated with the image appearing on a sheet of photographic paper in the darkroom. I knew then I wanted to be a photographer! I was fortunate enough to find a job as an assistant for a BA photographer. I had many various and exciting assignments like flying on Concorde, talking cameras with Bryan Adams in the Concorde lounge and taking photos of celebrities like Philip Schofield, Bob Geldof, Joan Collins, the England Football Team, rock group Queen and The Queen herself! It’s been an amazing career, and since running my business I’ve diversified my skills to be a commercial/PR photographer, a wedding photographer, school and nursery photographer, portrait and family photographer and event photographer. I see life through a lens and the passion for photography has never gone. I’m forever grateful to all my previous customers for letting me capture their moment in time and letting me have such a fantastic career doing a job I love to bits.

Here are a couple of shots of me in the early days with Concorde and a spare shot of The Queen shoot!

Family photoshoot in Oxshott

Elaine — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:43:37 +0000

I’m so loving being able to take family photographs again after the long Covid break in the summer. This is one of my favourite locations in Oxshott and its a great place to take a family with young children. Kids are always so unpredictable – they could be tired, hungry or a bit under the weather but the great thing about woods and shooting outdoors is that there are always distractions to keep them going! We all had a lot of fun as you can see from the results!

Social distancing Engagement shoot

Elaine — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:23:58 +0000

I finally get the chance to take some shots of Michael and Kiran the winners of my engagement shoot competition. It was definitely worth the wait, as we decided to use a location in Ockham I stumbled across during lockdown whilst cycling! It was an amazing location – sandy paths, heather, woodland and very quiet! As you can see from the results, it was a perfect setting with such a natural, relaxed couple. Continue reading

First family photoshoot since Lockdown

Elaine — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:01:11 +0000

Last week I did my first socially distanced family photoshoot since Lockdown. It was so lovely to be out with the camera again. Totally forgot about time, as we were all enjoying ourselves in the sunshine. Got some great shots. We were in Oxshott but it felt like we were by the sea! It was like a family day out where you don’t want to go home. Bring on the good weather and more shoots like this…! I photographed this family last year with some bluebells and they loved the photos so much they wanted some new updated shots. Kids change so quickly – and they are not kids for very long. It’s lovely to have great photographs you can look back on in years to come.

I’m so lucky to have such beautiful countryside nearby. Since lockdown I’ve been cycling in the local area and finding even more places. Cannot wait to get more photoshoots to test them out!