Hello,

Above is one of the latest images of Holkham, LBc001612 – Coastal Sands.

This and other photographs of Norfolk are for sale at the Forum, Norwich on Saturday 12th May, 10am till 3pm. I will be there to speak with people as this day is the beginning of the ‘Best of British’. Please come along and take a look and feel free to ask any questions, I am happy to answer.

My images are also in Jarrolds stores, as mounted prints and cards. You can see these in the Forum shop on the Saturday too.

Also still showing at the Grapevine Gallery, Burnham Market (framed photographs) and Big Blue Sky, Warham Road, Wells, (mounted prints).

Keep watching for new images coming onto the website shortly.

Have a good month.

Janice

Hello everyone,

First of all let me tell you that I am now exhibiting at the Grapevine Gallery, Burnham Market, Norfolk, with framed images of the Norfolk coast. Please go along and have a look.

Above is a new image LBc003212 ‘Beautiful Beach’ taken at Holkham, Norfolk. UK. This is from a new range of images taken at Holkham and can be found on the website in the ‘Landscapes, Black and White’ section, other images in colour can be found in the ‘Landscapes, Beaches’ section or simply type ‘Holkham’ into the search. I hope you agree by my photography that we can see why this beach is so wonderful. The vast sand and openness makes me feel very close with nature. This shot was taken between the April showers and has everything that I love about this area.

Also new on the website are images from a recent visit to Corfu, Greece and a few images from a one-on-one workshop taken on Easter Sunday. For these look in ‘Landscapes, Black and White’, ‘Landscapes’ and ‘Places, Greece’.

Other Coastal Photography images of Norfolk can be found at Big Blue Sky, Wells-next-the-Sea.

That’s all for now. Blog again soon.

Janice

Hello,

Above is a new image taken at Thornham, Norfolk, LB862212 On Salt Marsh. Take a look at this and other new images on the website. Snow images are in the Landscape ‘snow’ section and Places ‘Norfolk’ section. Warmer images of Brancaster and Thornham are in Landscapes and Landscapes ‘beaches’.

More news and updates coming shortly. Keep watching for new images.

Bye for now

Janice

Hello everyone,

Above is image P849212c Colour True. This is my newest work for Fine Art Portraiture and is among my Limited Edition range of images – Gender Neutral. It is a portrait of a gender neutral person. This image is a man who dresses as a woman. Take a look at the rest of the range at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/71-gender-neutral

Over the past year I have discovered my love of photography and the purity of landscape combining with the realisation of the pleasure of photographing people. From an early age I considered myself a bit of a loner, loving to be outside and enjoying the beaches, not necessarily with anyone else – now my absolute love of nature, the coast and our environment. Alongside this side of my childhood, when I was in a crowded place I remember constantly being told by my mother not to stare. People may have been uncomfortable at a child staring at them but I remember it only as objective looking. I watched body language and mannerisms and found those little glimpses of life to be interesting.

Browsing through a psychology book later in my teens, I came across what was called ‘The Norm Criterion’ – now I’m sure there are many versions of what is and what isn’t and I am only speaking on opinion not fact, but this one piece of reading actually made me question behaviour toward others and ourselves. To simplify the explanation as I read it, is to say that ‘Normality is only the majority vote’.

As an adult I strive to photograph what I see, not to be the judge but to let others look at my images, to react and debate among themselves. Whether a landscape gives a warm or a cold feeling that makes you want to be there, whether an image of a baby is uplifting and gives hope – and the appearance of people – whether it is tattoos, nude, disability or gender neutral – how does the image make you feel?

Also see my new range of Limited Editions – Look Deeper on the website.

Bye for now. I’ll blog again soon with new images of snow along the Norfolk Coast.

Janice

Above is LBc710512pan, a new panoramic image taken at Wells-next the Sea, Norfolk. UK. Also added to the website: www.coastalphotography.co.uk are other Wells, Holkham, Burnham Overy Staithe and Brancaster photographs in categories: Landscapes, Landscapes Beaches, Landscape Boats, Landscapes Sunsets and Places Norfolk – a celebration of January big swirling skies, reflections and peaceful stillness.

The website now has a ‘store’ which will have products added to during the year and there is also a ‘client login’ for commissioning customers to view their images privately.

Take a look at the website and watch for more images and news next month.

Janice

Hello everyone,

Above is a Golden Sunset image LB819710 of Brancaster Staithe harbour. Look through other images of Brancaster and the surrounding area on the website: www.coastalphotography.co.uk.

The weather this month has been milder than I expected. I was planning to go out to catch some misty mornings, perhaps a little frost or snow and then to curl up in front of a cosy fire. Instead, I have been taking a few location images this month in the sunshine and feeling pretty warm with a thick coat on and I haven’t bothered much with the fire since Christmas. Never plan – you cannot control nature.

I have taken a bit of time to start sorting products for this year. I will add my greeting cards, postcards, a range of key rings, coasters and fridge magnets to the website soon. Keep watching for those in the next couple of months.

For commercial outlets please contact for a ‘Trade Price List’.

There will also be a ‘client login’ added to the website around the same time for you to view your wedding photography and portraits privately online.

For any enquiries about weddings or portraits simply contact me and I will answer your questions or meet with you to talk through your requirements.

I’ll blog again soon.

Bye for now

Janice

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

With Christmas nearly on use I would like to wish all customers, clients, galleries and shops supporting my work a Very Happy Christmas and New Year.

The image I chose as my Christmas card above is one which fills me with warmth and hope and I hope it will make you feel the same way.

Best Wishes

Janice

Above is an image I took called “Low Tide Mooring” taken at Morston, in Norfolk. The mist over the salt marsh and the mud flats renders a colourless atmosphere surrounding the wooden docks and moored boats. On the 7th December this image gained me a Gold Award for Landscape Photography from the British Institute of Professional Photography – South East Region Awards 2011. Also at the Awards I received a Merit for “Blue Calm” an image taken at Hunstanton, a calm day out on the shore as the tide begins to flow and the sea birds take flight. See this image at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/4-landscapes/4458-wb187410-blue-calm

Both images are available to view and buy from the website. For commercial use please contact.

Two awards I am very pleased to receive, judged by top professional photographers of the UK and to have my work recognised for quality is a worthy acknowledgement and has inspired me further.

On to the photography, I took an 11 week old baby portrait session last week too. He was adorable and I managed to get some lovely shots that his parents are very happy about. Always a pleasure to do and a privilege to be asked.

For portrait session gift vouchers or to book a portrait visit the website for details or contact direct – all contact details available from the website.

That’s all for now, keep watching for new landscapes and I will blog again soon.

Janice

Hello all,

Above is a new image taken on Norfolk shores – a misty morning with the seaweed splayed beautifully on the pale sand. Watch the website for all new images.

Coming up to Christmas so a reminder that for something personal and special a Portrait can be bought as a gift voucher. All types including individuals, couples, babies, baby bumps, families, fashion or fine art nudes can be taken on location or in the studio.To book or order your voucher go to the website at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/49-portraits-booking-info/3161-portraits-booking-info

2012 & 2013 wedding bookings are now being taken. For more information visit the website or phone for a chat and a meeting. Weddings will be taken in a reportage style with select images to make the most of the dress.

I will be doing my last show of Norfolk landscapes and seascapes this weekend at the Maltings in Weybourne, Norfolk. 10am to 4pm. Still running is my exhibition at the Picturecraft Gallery, Lees Yard, Holt, Norfolk. This will end on 24th December.

Christmas gift vouchers are available in Portrait, Gift or Workshop. See the website for details or contact.

I will blog again soon, keep watching.

Janice

Hello all,

Above is ‘Holkham Hall Snow’, having been used during the year in advertising for Holkham Estate this image is now being used again as their Christmas advertising on the back of the Coast Hopper buses. This photograph is available to buy from the website: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/11-norfolk/4431-pn241109-holkham-hall-snow

This month is proving to be a busy time. Firstly, I am a judge on the national photography competition “Inspired by the Coast” on facebook and twitter, by Isla Negra. Photographs from all around the coast of the UK and Northern Ireland have been sent in so it won’t be an easy process to pick the final one.

From the 10th November to 24th December I will be exhibiting my landscape photography at Picturecraft Gallery, Lees Yard, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6HS. New images of this wonderful coast will be there to view and buy.

12th November to 20th November is my first ever ‘nude art’ exhibit – fine art photography of the naked body. At Kings Lynn Arts Centre, 29 King Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 1HA. I will be with three other artists. The exhibition will include my photography, paintings, drawings and sculpture – all of the naked form. We have named the exhibit: “as Nature intended”. The first weekend will include drinks and nibbles and entry is free. Come along and have a look – I am very pleased with the reaction I have had so far.

On 13th November I will be showing landscapes at Weybourne, The Maltings, so will not be attending the above on that day. 10am to 4pm, entry free.

26th and 27th November is the Holkham Victorian Xmas at Holkham Hall, Holkham Estate, Norfolk. I will be exhibiting coastal landscapes of the Norfolk coast in the Bygones museum area. This will be a fun event as we all have to dress in authentic Victorian period costume. I have ended up – don’t ask – as a Victorian Harlet. Please keep in mind that would be showing the ankle! This is a K.I.T.H.E. & Black Knight Historical event so there will be lots of other things going on too. Worth coming along to.

For the update on what I have been doing – other than getting ready for exhibits – I managed to squeeze a holiday to Greece in. A very troubled country at the moment but still beautiful and can’t wait to go again. I had a slight problem with my camera breaking on the 3rd day, so not many new images but they should be on the website this week. So keep watching.

Also on the website, gift vouchers for Portraits are on sale. A special Christmas present or a treat for yourself. Portraits include: individuals, couples, baby bumps, new born, toddlers, families, fashion, lifestyle and nude art – location or in the studio. Any questions please contact.

New to Janice Alamanou – Coastal Photography are WEDDINGS. For the past couple of years I have been asked to photograph them and have denied but I have finally been persuaded. A quote from the person asking me to photograph their daughter’s wedding: “It’s because you care that we know you will do the best job”.  How could I refuse? I must admit that after doing several portraits this year I actually surprised myself how much I enjoy working with people. My aim is to create a relaxed, professional but personal atmosphere with a mixture of reportage style images and including a few ‘set-up’ images if desired. Advertising for this can be seen on the EDP online directory too. Contact for a chat about your special day.

Well that’s all for now. I hope to see some of you at the exhibits and I will blog again soon.

Janice