Henry Szwinto Photography
New Forest Photographer covering Hampshire and the South of England
Welcome to a world where every moment is captured with passion and precision. Henry Szwinto is a New Forest Photographer who believes that photography is not just about taking pictures, it’s about telling stories. Each click of the shutter freezes a fleeting moment in time, allowing you to relive the emotions and experiences that define your life. Whether it’s the laughter of family gatherings, the grace of wildlife in their natural habitat, the elegance of weddings or focus of your business, his photography aims to encapsulate the essence of each occasion. Explore his diverse portfolio and let him help you create timeless memories that you can cherish forever.
Creative Photography
I love creative photography and the process of planning an image and the story I want to tell. Can you think of something in your business that needs an eye catching image like these?
Wildlife Knowledge and Understanding
I’ve loved and studied wildlife all my life so it’s no surprise that, being a New Forest Photographer, wildlife photography is a major part of my work. My understanding of the animals and the empathy I have combined with artistic flare results in exceptional images. I enjoy passing on my knowledge to photographers who are keen to learn and I provide individual tuition or small workshops. Next year I am planning 2 workshops called “The Art of Nature Photography” where I aim to give delegate ideas to lift their wildlife photography above the technical and into the artistic. More information can be found here.
Great Portraits
I love meeting and talking to people and I love portrait work. It’s the interaction with the client that gives me ideas of how to say something about them and their lives. It doesn’t matter if it’s a simple family portrait, a professional portfolio portrait or something a bit different, I get great pleasure in creating their images. Some of my portraits have helped people gain work or have given people new confidence and others have become Christmas presents for granny or a Social Media Profile picture and this for me are the best compliments. If you would like some professional photographs of you or the family please take a look at my Portrait Page.
Your Animal Friends and You
But our animals are part of the family too. Doesn’t matter if they are a cat, dog or horse they are dearly loved. Whether you choose to have a portrait of just your pet or if you want to be included too, I can give you a lasting memory to cherish. For my Equine photography please Look Here. For our canine friends Click Here.
How about something to decorate your Home?
I have a lovely collection of local landscapes and wildlife images that would look great on your wall. They can be finished as framed prints, canvasses on acrylic glass prints. You can choose your photograph and choose your size up to 3 metres long. Take a look in my galleries and find something you love.
For more of my work please take a look at my other specialist Photography websites
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Photographing Architecture
Architecture photography is not my usual subject but that’s only because I live in the New Forest rather than a city. When I do go to the city, good architecture is something a really enjoy seeing and photographing what I see there is still basically the same as my other work. It’s all about light, composition, form and texture and this was enough for this photo to win the Kimber Coates Architecture themed competition at Southampton Camera Club yesterday.
When we visited Kristiansand recently we went to the Kunstsilo which translates as Art Silo. It is a huge old concrete grain silo in the old dock area and the conversion to the Art Gallery has embraced the brutal concrete structure it is housed in. The two staircases were superb and I probably spent more time photographing and looking at them than some of the exhibits. This photo for me was a really good photo in colour but I think the monochrome is better. Certainly the judge liked it.
The Yellow Jersey Rides into Bordeaux
“The Yellow Jersey Rides into Bordeaux”
Congratulations to Jonas Vingegaard and Team Jumbo-Visma.
Celebrate his win with a “Toast”. In this case a Glass of White Wine as he rides into Bordeaux on the 7th July 2023. I took this photo roadside in Bordeaux as the peloton approached the city towards the end of the 7th stage of the 2023 Tour De France.
Timed to perfection Jonas is right in the centre of the lens formed by the wine in the glass.
“The Yellow Jersey Rides into Bordeaux” is available as limited edition Acrylic Glass prints or Matt finish Dibonds in 3 different sizes and in Landscape or Portrait format.
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Mario the Whippet
This is Mario and his portrait won a Highly Commended in the end of year Print Finals at Southampton Camera Club.
If you would like to know more about my Dog Portrait Photography please take a look at https://www.szwinto.co.uk/equineportraits/dog-portrait-photography/
Cuteness Overload
The cygnets have come earlier than usual here in the New Forest. They are always lovely to see.
It’s always great when you deliver a smile.
I’ve just had a very happy customer pick up this canvas as a present for his dad. Lionel and Phil Handy are local classically trained musicians and I’ve done a number of shoots with them. This photo of Lionel is one which I edited especially for competitions but they liked it too, so Phil thought it would be a great present as a canvas. For me, this kind of photography is the most rewarding. Something that the family will appreciate for years to come.
The company I use do a great job with canvases and acrylics but I also print, mount and frame myself.
If you fancy a photo shoot and canvas for yourself or your family just get in touch. tel. 07920 887909
Every cloud has a silver lining
Just recently I hurt my shoulder and I’ve been having trouble sleeping because of the pain. There’s no point fighting it, so I grabbed my camera and went for an early morning walk and met up with some old friends. There was some lovely morning light in the mist but sadly these guys were stood in the wrong place.
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