Who we are
Powder and Paint Photography are a Lake District portrait and wedding photography business covering Cumbria and the North West of England. Our studio is located in the ancient medieval market town of Dalton in Furness, on the southern edge of the picturesque Lake District not too far from the towns of Barrow in Furness and Ulverston.
Whilst the majority of our work is in the Lake District, we can and do cover assignments from all over the UK.
The business is solely owned and operated by Lorraine Oates.
Lorraine Oates, LSWPP - Director & Photographer
Lorraine is one of only a handful of professional female photographers in the South Lakes area with her reputation for excellence now extending across the Lake District, Cumbria and beyond. Her passion, enthusiasm and her female perspective, she feels, provides her with a uniquely romantic and feminine view when looking through her lens and capturing children and weddings.
Combine this with her understanding of colour, shading and light; based on over 20 years experience as a professional make-up artist and lecturer and you can be sure that your images will exude the vitality, essence and beauty of your special moments.
Her unique style is friendly and relaxed, yet fresh, fun and innovative. Her approach will immediately make you feel at ease, both with her and in front of the camera, but her professionalism will exceed your expectations and deliver fantastic results.
She has been trained by some of the countries leading portrait and wedding photographers and has won many awards for her images. She currently holds a Licentiate qualification from the SWPP (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers) and is currently working towards a similar qualification from the MPA (Master Photographers Association).