Welcome to the People & Portraiture blog, where I share real-life photoshoots, practical tips, and thoughtful advice to help you get the most from your photography experience. Whether you’re planning a baby session, family portraits, wedding photography, or a personal shoot, you’ll find inspiration and guidance here. My aim is to capture people naturally — full of character, connection, and emotion — and these articles will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I do it, along with helpful hacks to make your session relaxed and enjoyable.

Teenage Friends Photography: Making Portraits Together
A group of five diverse teenagers pose together for a commemorative portrait session, capturing their youth and individual sense of style. These stylish Teenage photographs were expertly taken at The Studio on the Hill to showcase the unique personalities and strong bond between these friends. #jerryfennerphotography #newforestphotographer #teenagers #portraitphotography #friendshipgoals #studioonthehill

Teenage Friends Photography: Making Portraits Together

Family & Children’s Photography Offers
Timeless portraits that capture the essence of family. The composition and lighting in this photograph create a warm and inviting atmosphere, highlighting the connection between mother and daughter. #familyphotography #portraitphotography #childphotography

Family & Children’s Photography Offers

Obsessions: Portraits of What Sets Us Alight
A dedicated conservationist pauses amidst a vibrant landscape of blooming purple heather and golden gorse in Dorset, reflecting her deep-seated obsessions with habitat preservation and wildlife monitoring. By working directly within this fragile ecosystem, she highlights the critical role that fieldwork plays in maintaining the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region. #jerryfennerphotography #newforestphotographer #dorsetwildlife #conservationist #heatherfields #naturephotography

Obsessions: Portraits of What Sets Us Alight

Steampunk Portraits
A gentleman dressed in an elaborate Steampunk ensemble poses for a portrait, bringing a sense of Victorian-futuristic adventure to the historic grounds of Mrs Perkins Mausoleum in Christchurch, Dorset. His refined look and curious gaze embody a deep fascination with historical narratives and personal Obsessions, blending tradition with creative fantasy in this atmospheric setting. #jerryfennerphotography #newforestphotographer #steampunkstyle #christchurchdorset #mrsperkinsmausoleum #historicalfashion

Steampunk Portraits

Dorset Family Photography at Hengistbury Head
A clear sky frames this multi-generational family photograph, captured with bright, even lighting that highlights each individual. The composition places the family against the natural textures of Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, on a crisp November morning. #FamilyPhotography #Bournemouth #HengistburyHead #UKWinter #NaturalLight

Dorset Family Photography at Hengistbury Head

Jerry Fenner, New Forest Photographer: A Model’s Perspective
Where moss-laden branches cradle ancient whispers, she sits, a spirit woven from earth and starlight, her gaze seeking the wild heart within.#jerryfennerphotography #newforestphotographer #deepintothewildwood #forestspirit #mythicphotography #naturemagic #wildwood #ancientforest #earthmagic

Jerry Fenner, New Forest Photographer: A Model’s Perspective