A COUPLE have turned their hobby into a job with the launch of a new photographic studio in Bromsgrove.

Stuart Smith and Joanne Sears have set up Flash Photography in Worcester Road after being “kept in the picture” about the opportunity by local property agents John Truslove.

Ms Sears said: “We have been freelancing for about two years while continuing with what we previously did – Stuart was in the building trade and I was in recruitment. Now we are taking our hobby and making it into a career.”

The business is targeting family photographs, weddings and product shots. It is also available to other photographers to hire the facilities.

Ian Parker, a director of John Truslove, said: “There’s nothing flash about us and it is great to be able to help people achieve their ambitions.”

The new studio is in a prominent position just off Bromsgrove High Street and within the town centre.