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Specialist portrait photographer offering quirky but affordable themed photography. SO HOW DOES QUIRKY PHOTOGRAPHY WORK?

quirky
adjective /ˈkwɜː.ki/
unusual in an attractive and interesting way

In these grey and uncertain times we believe that nothing brightens up a wall or a sideboard better than colourful, bright and fun photographs of children – especially if you’re not allowed to see them in person right now. Quirky Photography has been borne out of a desire to make children’s photography cheerful, afforda

ble and easy to access, coupled with a need to find new ways to work in order to maintain a viable business in the ever-changing covid landscape of 2020. Quirky Photography is run by renowned local photographer Lisa Marie Gee, who in 2018 had a celebrated portrait exhibition, Open Shutters, at Gallery Oldham. Whilst being closed under covid lockdown, Lisa took the decision to go back to her first photographic love - children's portraiture. Quirky Photography is a children’s portrait photography studio above Quercus Home Furniture in Bury's Mill Gate Centre. The studio offers traditional and themed photoshoots for children of all ages, including newborns. Throughout the year we have a series of themed sets built ready for your little ones to be photographed on. Mini photoshoots are available outside of school hours. If you need your images in a hurry they can be available in as little as an hour – perfect for a last-minute gift for grandparents, aunties and uncles. We keep things as simple as possible, offering 8in x 6in prints to take away or instant downloads of digital files. Larger prints and other wall art is available to order by request.

23/07/2024

Photos of Gabrielle Gee Music performing on the main stage at Oldham Pride on Saturday.

03/07/2024

More gig photography for Gabrielle Gee, this time at Manchester Academy 2. You can catch her performing with her band at Oldham Pride on July 20th. www.gabriellegee.co.uk

30/06/2024

Had a lovely trip into the hills this afternoon to do some gig photography for teenage singer-songwriter Gabrielle Gee. Check her out at www.gabriellegee.co.uk and watch out for the forthcoming release of her debut single. She'll also be performing at Oldham Pride next month.

22/06/2024

Nrw artworks on display all day at Heywood 1940s Day.

06/05/2024

I think this is one of my favourite images from the Monkey Town series - monkeys out shopping on Market Street, Heywood. Available as a signed and numbered limited edition framed A4 print. I'm open to ideas for future Monkey Town pictures and I'm hoping to produce a 2025 calendar

05/05/2024

Took the Quirky Photobooth out last night. It has been a while as I've been busy with other things. Forgot how much fun it is. Studio quality photos taken by a pro photographer for no more - and probably less - than an automated booth or magic mirror. Available as a digital only package, or with prints. Now with optional bespoke borders designed specifically for your event/occasion. Www.quirkyphoto.co.uk/photobooth for details.

28/04/2024

Say hello to 'Spoons Monkeys, another from my Monkey Town photographic art series. Signed and numbered limited edition prints available from www.quirkyphoto.co.uk/quirky-art

22/04/2024

This is Bus Monkeys, part of my Monkey Town art series. Available as a signed and individually numbered A4 print from www.quirkyphoto.co.uk art

21/04/2024

Some gig photography I did recently for upcoming indie folk singer-songwriter . Catch her live on Tuesday at Retro Bar, Manchester, supporting . She's also at Parish, Huddersfield, on Wednesday, and York Bar, Bolton, on Saturday. Ticket links via her profile.

21/04/2024

Let me introduce my latest King Kong picture - Brewery Kong. It features Kong clinging to the tower at in Heywood and fighting off the GMP helicopter. Signed, limited edition prints available.

23/02/2024

My proudest moment of my photographic career was my Open Shutters exhibition at Gallery Oldham. So I am thrilled that a selection of the mental heslth themed portraits is currently on display as part of the Dark Peak Photo Festival in Glossop. If you're in the area, you'll find Open Shutters in the windows of shops and businesses in George Street.

03/02/2024

After taking some time out and relocating Quirky to Heywood, I decided to get back into the swing of things with a new photographic art series to reflect my new location. I present Heywood Kong, the first in a series titled Monkey Town (if you're from Heywood, you know). Framed prints available from me or from Quercus Home Furniture , 3 Market Street, Heywood.

02/01/2024

01/01/2024

One of the highlights of a busy pre Christmas period was photographing the incredible Breakfast With Santa event for

01/01/2024

My favourite festive image from 2023. I have created a custom Christmas artwork for this young man every year since he was born. Bespoke artwork is probably more affordable than you think and is a unique and thoughtful gift.

24/10/2023

Brand new publicity shot for up and coming young singer-songwriter, Gabrielle Gee.

23/10/2023

Still around and still offering portrait and event photography. I've just been a bit quiet online this past few months.

04/08/2023

You may have noticed I haven't been active on here for a while. I didn't have a space to work from and life got in the way, as it tends to do. I took a step back from photography. But recently we moved our main family business to Bury, and I unexpectedly gained a large studio space as part of the deal. So, allow me to introduce Quirky Photography's new base, in the Mill Gate Centre, Bury. Currently open six days a week until the schools go back, when I'll be open mostly at weekends.

04/03/2023

Another restoration job. My client sent me a treasured photo of his dad, taken some time in the 80s, and asked if I could do anything with it. I'm very happy with the end result and, more importantly, so is he.

03/03/2023

I haven't got much time for playing today, but following yesterday's World Book Day post, here's a quick edit of Paddington Bear, for Cat Swift

03/03/2023

Photo restoration is so rewarding. This is Corporal Philip Edward Nixon, my Great Uncle Teddy. He was a war hero, killed at Arnhem. My dad, born not long after the end of the war, was named after him. I've been familiar with this photograph my whole life and it has been very carefully looked after. But the other day I decided to do a bit of work on it, including colouring it. The result, to me, has really brought to life a man I never had the privilege of meeting, and it has brought home to me just how much my dad looked like him. Family photos are so precious. Restoring them is a great investment. I love Oldham

www.quirkyphoto.co.uk/photo-restoration

02/03/2023

World Book Day. Three words likely to send chills down any parent's spine. I'm fortunate that I don't have the annual panic now that my children are both at secondary school. But I do love to see other people's efforts. Show me your creations and maybe I'll turn one into a piece of Quirky Art.

01/03/2023

Several times recently I have been asked by clients if I could restore old, damaged photographs. I certainly can. And as there's not much I like better than playing in Photoshop, I have decided to add this as a service. Some of the photos I've been working on are surprise presents and still under wraps, but the one here belongs to a lovely lady and is the only photograph she owns of her Great-Nan, who she was named after. The photo has clearly seen better days and is suffering from scratches, dark spots and creases. I was able to restore it and add some colour, which I think really brings her Great-Nan's beauty to life. My client was a bit teary when I showed her, but she was happy for me to show everyone.

Photo restoration work starts from just £20, depending on the amount of work involved. Drop me a message and I'll see what I can do.

20/02/2023

The Interwebs inform me that today is National Love Your Pet Day. What better way to show your love for your animal than to commission a beautiful portrait of them to hang on your wall? https://www.quirkyphoto.co.uk/quirky-pets/

02/02/2023

Does your profile need a polish? Get in touch. I can give you a new headshot that will make you look the business. It's probably more affordable than you think, and you can even pay in instalments.

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3 Market Street
Heywood
OL101HT

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm

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http://www.quirkyphoto.co.uk/

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I am very excited to announce some very limited edition Jubilee minishoots for half term. Suitable for one or two children, they are shoots of around 30 minutes in the Quirky Photography studio. You can choose a theme, or a classic portrait and the £49 special offer includes a framed A4 print. Slots are limited and available for booking on a first come, first served basis at www.quirkyphoto.co.uk/minishoots

Happy birthday to the lovely Emily, who booked her party with us before the World Cup schedule was announced. We managed to fit her shoot in around England's goals. :)

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Pamper and Pose is a party business with a difference. All of our parties revolve around a professional photoshoot.

Our Pamper and Pose Photoshoot Pamper Parties are what we are best known for. Suitable for absolutely all ages, they combine professional pampering with a full studio photoshoot. Come to Studio G, our fantastic photography studio and party venue in Oldham, offering a variety of backgrounds and props to suit any theme. Or, we may be able to come to your hired venue or hall, fully equipped with a mobile photography studio, set everything up and take it all down again afterwards.

One of our most popular packages at the moment is our Pop Diva Girl Band party, but whether it is a fairy princess themed party with a bit of gloss and glitter, a teen party with a fashion model theme, a fairy craft party or a vintage hen party, we adapt the formula to suit you. The basic package includes a makeover for each guest and a full portrait photoshoot, individually and as a group.

After the party the photographs are all processed and put into an online gallery that can be password protected. The party girls will be given access to the gallery, from where they can download a group photo, or share any of the images on social media. Prints, canvas or block prints, photo gifts and digital files can be ordered online and sent straight to your door. And every Pamper and Pose photoshoot pamper party now includes the option to buy a smartphone app or film slideshow of your party that can be shared with your friends and posted on social media websites. High definition DVDs of your film can be purchased.