Sue Todd Photography

11/06/2026

This is the face of a Labradog who's busy supervising a Pie Shoot and who has just realised that none of the pies are destined for him to test!

My darling Henry has been on his very best behaviour today and truly deserves a medal for restraint. His supervising came between snores, because its very tiring work you know! - which got very loud at times.

I know that 'feel' as I couldn't sample either and goodness they looked and smelt delicious!! But I can't do gluten .... Imagine being in a full on pie shoot where you could sample the mouthwatering goodies except you can't ..... And the edits await ....

Another great day with Turnbull's Northumbrian Food and more pics to follow.

25/05/2026

Bliss! Sitting in the shade (because it’s 80 degrees in the shade) on bank holiday Monday - what’s not to love? How is your weekend going?

25/05/2026

How is your bank holiday Monday going? We opted for staying home and eating in the garden. Such a fantastic day and so rare to get a bank holiday like this!

BBQ lunch and now coffee in the shade as it’s way too hot in the sun. We have 80 degrees in the shade right now!

Henry is sitting right behind my chair sensibly in the shade at last. He wanted to toast in the sun earlier doh! He cottoned on fast though!

23/05/2026

So looking forward to this, if you can make it do come along. BIPC events are always really welcoming and a great chance to network too.

❓How can you sell if you’re not being seen?
❓How can you grow an invisible business?
Increasing sales and customer numbers don’t happen easily or overnight, but BIPC North East can help!
Whether you’re an established business or grappling with pre-start planning, join the BIPC on Wednesday 3rd June for our Business Brunch in Alnwick Playhouse.
At this event, local businesses and pre-starts will learn how the BIPC’s IP and database access services can help them start or grow; discover how to access our Citylife Business Support Grant for 12 hours’ specialist support from one or two Experts in Residence; and, gain insight on key business topics via our Experts. There will also be time for networking.
BIPC North East experts Sue Todd (photography), Keith Newman (PR) and Moira Barnes (sales) will highlight ways to enhance visibility and drive sales figures upwards.
Book your FREE place here: https://tinyurl.com/r5tktc94

17/05/2026

It's been a cherry kind of weekend here! Our local greengrocer had a special cherry deal going on and I couldn't resist!

So today I've pickled cherries for the first time ever! Hoping we like them! But they are meant to be delectable with cheese and I do love cheese so I'm hopeful....

I've more about to go into the canner some in red wine syrup and some in just a light syrup. After all you can't have the wine ones on breakfast can you? Well unless maybe its for Christmas day?

Then there's jam going on too.

13/05/2026

Colour is so, so important when it comes to food photography and it's so often overlooked.

You don't want colours that clash or colours that are so synthetic you know what you are about to eat is full of chemicals.

But .... a bland meal, is bland to the eye and it won't stop viewers in their tracks and make them feel hungry.

A bit of colour and interest though .... that's another thing entirely and there's an art to bringing that colour to the frame and causing that desire. Beauty on a plate from

Want to know more, like me to shoot that colour for you? Drop me a DM!

12/05/2026

Your phone photos are doing ok. Business is ticking along. So why change anything?

Because "ok" is invisible to your ideal customer.

The people you *really* want to attract — the ones who value quality, pay full price and come back again — they're making split-second decisions based on what they see.

If your images aren't telling the right story, they scroll past. Not because your product isn't good enough. Because it doesn't *look* good enough yet.

What's one thing you wish your photos said about your business that they don't right now?

Want to explore some professional food photography? DM me now.

Photo: Beautiful, delicious and mouthwatering Pork Belly Bao Buns from Beltas garnished with fresh coriander and spring onion.

09/05/2026

🍽️ Happy National Foodies Day! — a day made for people who think about food the way I do! As a food photographer, I get to spend my working life making food look as beautiful as it tastes. If you're a foodie who runs a food or hospitality business, today's a great reminder that your customers are foodies too — and great images speak their language instantly. 📸

04/05/2026

Happy Bank Holiday! 🍴 May the Fork be with you today — whatever's on it!

Whether you're BBQing, brunching, or eating biscuits on the sofa with the dog, I hope it's a good one.

📸 PS — Did you know Business and Intellectual Property Centre - North East's City Life funding is back? If you're a food, drink or hospitality business in the North East, you could work with me for up to 12 hours of photography — fully funded. Funds go fast so don't sit on it! Drop me a message and let's chat.

02/05/2026

Today my Darling Boy Henry is four! And this is his second birthday with us. I'd meant for us to have some adventures today, but I've got a wretched chest infection so we've had slow wanders in the wood and cuddles in the garden instead.

It's lovely to see how he's settled in. It must be so odd being brought up as a support dog in training with a family or two, holidaying with other people and spending time at HQ, to then arrive with someone to stay forever. But how do they know that? Can they know that? It must feel very unsettling. But my boy seems to have settled in and found his space and its been interesting watching him get there.

Henry has adapted beautifully. He's everything I'd hoped for and so much more. I'd be lost now without his loving nuzzles on a morning as soon as he hears the alarm. He loves being with me and now has even begun to 'settle' at last when out, and I'm sure that's why. I did wonder if we'd ever get to that point but I think we're there which is fantastic and it means he can come out with me so much more.

He's had oodles of treats today, walks and play time and he's about to have cuddles on the sofa. I am so grateful for every day with this fabulous boy.

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