My Blog

Welcome to my Blog page! Here you will be able to access at your leisure a range of blog articles. This is one of my creative outlets where I can publish my imagery, discuss topics and explore what is happening in my world.

My blogs are short and sweet and full of images. They also serve as a diary to track progress, relive memories and share with you my experiences.

For those who don't know my name is Chris Bovell and I am a portrait photographer based in Croydon, London. If you would like to enquire about a shoot please contact me using the contact portal below.

Chris Bovell

Oct 19, 2020
3 min

Rankin 2020 beauty

An amazing feature on Rankin's 2020.

Chris Bovell

Oct 5, 2020
5 min

A summer to remember

2020 has been an a dynamic year, I have never seen anything like this in my life. A tiny creature has got the world in lockdown....

Chris Bovell

Mar 27, 2020
2 min

Self Development Is It Over-rated?

Self development blog

5 Truths about the photography business you may not know

Chris Bovell

Jun 9, 2019
4 min

5 Truths about the photography business you may not know

5 facts about the photography freelance business

Chris Bovell

May 3, 2019
3 min

Dark Skin Photography

In today's blog, I am to look into dark skin photography and hopefully clarify some myths and truths. I have long wondered about skin...

Chris Bovell

Jul 4, 2018
6 min

An Eye For Detail

The eye is a beautiful organ. It is the first thing we look at when we observe a person, it tells a thousand stories. The eye shapes the...

Chris Bovell

May 9, 2018
4 min

Blaq To The Past

There is a story of a great leader long ago, his riches were vast. He was known for his diligence and attention to detail. Business...

Chris Bovell

Apr 18, 2018
3 min

Chris Does Fashion

Fashion photography is something I definitely want to do more of. In 2018 I did my first fashion shoot and I enjoyed it. By the end of...

Chris Bovell

Mar 30, 2018
5 min

About Me

About Me Hello reader, my name is Christopher Bovell. I am in my 30's and photography is one of my passions. I have been taking photos...

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