Marianne Taylor Photography | Portrait & Family Photographer in Cornwall

On-location portrait and family photography in North Cornwall. Siren of the Sea sessions, couples, families. Soft, romantic, coastal.

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Jonnie: male model portfolio session on Fistral Beach in Newquay

April 28, 2019 · 1 Comment

On a still slightly chilly spring day, we had a commercial shoot booked in with Jonnie, and since he drove five hours (!) to come all the way to Cornwall, we decided to also shoot a little beachy portfolio session – would have felt like a waste of all that traveling otherwise! Even though we… Keep Reading

Cornwall model portfolio session: Beth on Crantock beach

February 11, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Beach model portfolio portrait photography in Cornwall by Marianne Taylor.

The dunes on Crantock beach, the wind in her hair, and THAT dress. I mean, this is what Cornwall model portfolio session dreams are made of!

Frøy : beachy model portfolio session in Newquay

November 19, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Frøy fround her way all the way from Norway to study in Cornwall, and while here she’s also found a career in modelling. Looking at these images we shot for her portfolio makes me miss summer so hard! (P.S. we also shot the cutest couple session with Frøy and her boyfriend on this pretty day.)… Keep Reading

Lydia : autumnal Cornish model portfolio shoot in the dunes

October 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Cornwall provides such a gorgeous backdrop to photography and creating portfolio images for local models is something that I really enjoy doing. I love the autumnal beachy tones and warm light that we captured in this portfolio session with Lydia. ‘I found my relationship with Cornwall very early on in my life. For years my… Keep Reading

Model portfolio session: beach shoot with Meg

June 20, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Beach model portfolio portrait photography in Cornwall by Marianne Taylor.

The ocean, endless sky, sand between your toes, and a pop of red. What else do you need for a successful model portfolio session? This one with Meg took place on Fistral beach.

Halloween Bride in the cornfield

October 30, 2017 · 5 Comments

Halloween candy skull bride.

Happy Halloween! Here’s something in equal measures spooky and cute (I don’t really do scary and grim :D) for you. Lucie, whom I work with regularly, has been pleading for us to do a Halloween-themed shoot for ages, and finally, I relented! My only wish was that we’d keep things on the pretty side, and… Keep Reading

Model portfolio session: on the beach with Maisie

July 25, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Beach model portfolio portrait photography in Cornwall by Marianne Taylor.

A warm July sunset, Crantock beach in Cornwall… could there be a lovelier setting for a model portfolio shoot. We managed to cram in two different outfits and plenty of giggles into this quick session with Maisie.

Cornwall model portfolio session: Libby

June 18, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Cornwall beach model portfolio photography by Marianne Taylor.

The weather couldn’t have been more glorious for this model portfolio session on Crantock beach in Cornwall with Libby. That’s what I call a blue sky! If you need to build your portfolio, you can find information on model portfolio sessions here.

Editorial Portraits : sunset surf

April 10, 2017 · 1 Comment

Cornwall surf lifestyle photography with Lucie Donlan by Marianne Taylor.

A sure sign of summer approaching Cornwall is when the evenings get longer and it’s warm enough to pop out for a sunset surf under a perfectly pink sky. This shoot felt like blowing off of the cobwebs of winter, and feeling alive again! Just how amazing is that sky? THE TEAM Photographer: Marianne Taylor… Keep Reading

Autumnal bridal inspiration shoot by the ocean

October 10, 2016 · 20 Comments

Cornwall bridal portrait photography by Marianne Taylor. Click through to see more magic by the ocean!

The original concept for this shoot might have started as something completely different and the circumstances, the weather, and the tide might have been against us, but in the end, I think this is where we were meant to end up. These were the images that we were supposed to create. The wind, the rugged… Keep Reading

Editorial portraits : it’s a surfer’s life

August 24, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Cornwall lifestyle portrait photography. Click through to see more magic by the ocean!

Lucie is a new ‘Flavour Enthusiast’ and brand ambassador for Little’s Coffee, and recently we shot some editorial portraits of her for the flavoured coffee brand. You can see Lucie’s introduction interview over on their blog. THE TEAM Photographer: Marianne Taylor Model: Lucie Rose Donlan Coffee: We are Little’s Surfboard: Adam’s surfboards

Editorial portraits : On a summer’s day

August 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Cornwall lifestyle portrait photography. Click through to see more magic by the ocean!

On a lazy summer’s day, on a field above the sea in Cornwall. These are the days you’ll remember. THE TEAM Photographer: Marianne Taylor Dress: Sailaway Dress Company  Model: Lucie Rose Donlan

The Magic of Cornwall: surfer lifestyle portraits

July 19, 2016 · 5 Comments

Cornwall lifestyle portraits of surfer Lucie Donlan by Marianne Taylor. Click through to see more!

Seeing that there’s a heatwave sweeping across the UK, I thought it appropriate to share these sunny Cornish lifestyle portraits! Lucie is a surfer and surfing instructor based down here in Newquay, North Cornwall. These portraits were taken as a part of a shoot inspired by the laid-back surfer lifestyle of the Cornish coast. The… Keep Reading

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