Foubography

Foubography Squarespace web design & photography for musicians, creatives and independent businesses. Plain English, zero tech jargon.

foubography is the independent trading name of Sarah Foubert, operating as a sole trader based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Providing freelance Squarespace web design, local SEO strategy, and brand photography services across the UK.

21/06/2026

Running foubography gives me a massive amount of flexibility, but the reality of freelance life is that it takes a proper team to make it work around a family.

He’s the behind-the-scenes teammate who keeps the wheels turning at home, managing the chaotic logistics so I actually have the uninterrupted space to write custom code, deep-dive into SEO strategy and shoot for my clients 🤓

Independent business gets romanticised as a solo journey, but I couldn’t build these websites without the solid infrastructure he handles backstage.

Happy Father’s Day to the ultimate teammate and to all the partners keeping things moving behind the scenes today. Hope you have a lovely day! ♥️ 🔆
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Why this is my cover photo on my Google Business profile... 💻✨Your Google Business Profile is often the very first place...
12/06/2026

Why this is my cover photo on my Google Business profile... 💻✨

Your Google Business Profile is often the very first place local clients find you before they ever click through to your website hub. It’s essentially your digital shop front window.

So when people search for a web designer or brand photographer in Altrincham and Manchester, I don't want them to see a boring, sterile office setup or a generic logo. I want them to instantly get a sense of my aesthetic and approach.

This shot captures exactly what I mean when I say corporate or commercial photography doesn't have to feel stiff and traditional to be successful:

•It sets the tone: It’s relaxed, stylish, and comfortable, mirroring the exact "coffee and a chat" environment I create for my clients during their sessions.

• It proves the philosophy: It relies entirely on composition, colour, and feeling to tell a story about a modern, creative business owner.

• It builds immediate trust: It shows that you take your digital footprint seriously and care about high-end visual ex*****on.

Your cover photo is doing a lot of heavy lifting for your local SEO. It shouldn't just be an afterthought. It needs to make someone want to stop scrolling and click "visit website."

Have you looked at your own Google Business listing lately? What is the very first image telling your ideal clients when they search your name? 👇

11/06/2026

Hi, I'm Sarah from foubography. It's probably about time I did one of those proper introduction videos..

If you're new around here, I’m a web designer, brand photographer, strategist and SEO specialist.

I work specifically with creatives, musicians, photographers, and independent small businesses to help bring their digital presence to life.

I’m also a qualified teacher, which completely shapes how I run my business. Because of that background, I feel incredibly passionate about education and empowerment. I don’t want to just build a site and hand it over; I want to give you the tools and confidence to take complete control of your own website.

Ultimately, my mission is to help you share your creativity, build an authentic community, and seamlessly connect with your ideal clients. Whether that means:

• Designing a beautiful, bespoke website for you from scratch
• Guiding you to build and manage your own site confidently
• Mapping out a solid SEO strategy
• Capturing natural, relaxed headshots that actually look and feel like you

I'm here to support your business in whatever way works best for you.

If you’re ready to get your creativity out there and want to chat about working together, drop me a DM or head over to foubography.com. I'd love to hear more about what you do!

Want to know more about me? Have a look at my desk, it’ll tell you all you need to know 😅 design
10/06/2026

Want to know more about me? Have a look at my desk, it’ll tell you all you need to know 😅

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02/06/2026

I love having my kids at home, but let’s be honest: balancing a business during the school holidays is incredibly hard.

When the kids are off school and nursery, my normal work routine completely goes out the window. I become entirely dependent on my husband’s availability to clear chunks of time, because trying to take client meetings with children around just doesn’t work, no matter how nice or understanding the client is.

To all the parents, and especially the mums working from home with the kids right now: I see you. You’re definitely not alone in the juggle 🤍

31/05/2026

Should professional photographers use iPhones as part of their kit? 📱

I’ve written a lot about this on my blog, but it’s always a bit of a debate. Personally, I don’t think the gear matters as much as people think.
What actually makes a photo good is the composition, the light, the colors, and the story you’re trying to tell.

If you’re a purist, you might think street art like Banksy isn’t real art, or that paintings can only happen on canvas. But to me, art is just about someone trying to get a message out. Like I said about opera the other day, it should be inclusive.

Don’t get me wrong, there are technical differences. Shooting RAW on a DSLR gives you way more possibilities when it comes to editing (and I’ve actually made another video about that technical side of things).
But at the end of the day, if it’s a good picture that tells a story, it counts.

What do you think? Does the gear make the photographer, or is it just a tool?

26/05/2026

A bit of a detour from web design today, but a conversation at Kickback Coffee got me thinking.
Is opera actually for the masses? 🎭

Historically, absolutely. Verdi was a boss, and the tunes we shout at football matches started on the opera stage. Mozart even insisted on writing in German so the everyday person could actually understand the story. It was radical and inclusive.

But somewhere along the way, we started holding onto the "traditional" ways so tightly that we lost the actual message. And if it doesn't evolve, it's going to die a silent death.

It’s the same with branding and websites, really. If you’re refusing to adapt to how your audience communicates today because "that’s how we’ve always done it," you’re getting left behind.

What do you think? Has opera lost its way, or are we just not listening?

I ♡ Manchester.It's been nearly 13 years now since I moved here. What was only supposed to be a one-year masters at qui...
21/05/2026

I ♡ Manchester.

It's been nearly 13 years now since I moved here. What was only supposed to be a one-year masters at quickly turned into a two-year masters, which turned into a postgraduate diploma, which turned into me finding the love of my life, building a family, and staying here forever. 🥰

There's lots of things I love about this city. I love the inclusion, I love the art, the buildings, and the general vibe of the people.
But what I love the most is how it's nestled in between the Peaks, the Lakes, Wales, and the sea. The freedom and peace of green space is never far off.

What do you like the most about Manchester?

20/05/2026

To all the work-from-home mums out there today... I see you. 🤍

This morning started with a pretty stressful school drop-off, and it got me thinking about the constant balancing act. When you work from home, there is a perpetual to-do list ticking away in the background.

The laundry, the kitchen, the business... it honestly feels like you can’t win. If the house is clean, you’re missing work time. If you’re working, the house falls apart.

But if you’ve been putting off getting professional brand photos done because you’re stressed about the state of your house, please don’t worry.

When I come to your house for a shoot, I don’t care about the clutter. We only need one small, tidy corner with some good light to make magic happen. That’s it.

Zero judgment from me, ever.

Did you know your phone shows you random photos when you charge it in landscape? Didn’t even know I had this one! I took...
19/05/2026

Did you know your phone shows you random photos when you charge it in landscape? Didn’t even know I had this one!

I took this on my birthday on a walk in in 2018! It’s the Roaches in Leek ♥️ it’s got a real “Oh what are men compared to rocks and mountains” vibe 😅

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Manchester Road
Altrincham
WA145NU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3am
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

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+447938683549

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