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It's a Family Thing...

March 19, 2018

My take on family portrait photography

“Never work with animals or children”, they say. Well I do both. And I love it! My job is truly a privileged one which I will never tire of! If you have followed any of my previous blogs you will have noticed that much of my time is spent capturing brides and grooms-to-be, making the biggest commitment ever on arguably the most special and important day of their lives. This is an awesome honour for me to capture and, despite nearly two decades of photography under my belt, I still feel blown away every time a couple ask me to photograph their big day. Between weddings however, I am often found photographing glowing bump-laden mums-to-be, squeaky-new newborns, mischievous toddlers, sometimes harmonious / sometimes chaotic sibling combinations and character-filled families taking all forms, shapes and sizes. Sometimes the ‘family’ portrait shoot simply involves a single beloved pet, yet each and every opportunity to capture bonds of love between those considered precious, cherished and adored by their loved ones, is unique. It demands thoughtful preparation, good timing, the right environment and professional handling - to mention just a few of the key elements that need to be right when considering booking a portrait shoot. In this blog I will aim to unpack these elements a little to give you a headstart if you are thinking about why, how and when to have portraits taken. You need to feel confident about making the plans to capture your developing family in photographs and not fear the task and then miss the moments. Such crucial stages will be fleeting, can never be re-lived, and equally should never be forgotten, which is why now is the perfect time to get planning. 

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A Life Story in Pictures Continued...

April 02, 2015

Chapter 4.

So back in March 2014 you may remember reading all about Nikki and Glenn and their 'Life Story in Pictures'. As another chapter has developed I thought I had better keep you updated! Capturing this family's journey as it unfolds has been a delight and such a privilege to watch and share.

The story began with Nikki & Glenn's engagement which I shot locally in the winter of 2011. This was followed by their beautiful summer wedding at Stansted House in Hampshire. I then learnt several months on that they were expecting, and were keen to capture this amazing time in pictures, in anticipation of their first child being born. So that's where the story was left and we have all been wondering ever since what happened in the next chapter…

The quintessential British sign of spring...

February 19, 2015

Family portraits in the bluebell woods

You know spring is coming in England when the woodlands become flooded with a magnificent sea of bluebells dowsed by shards of bright warm sunlight. Living in beautiful West Sussex I am lucky to be spoilt with such a vast choice of beautiful woodland areas in which to photograph my littlest clients! It is one of my favourite times of year and my own little girl would agree. She thinks the bluebell woods are magical, an enchanting land of fairies and pixies and all sorts of creatures great and small! This is a place for adventure and discovery, for exploration and for the imagination to run wild! And it’s because of this childhood wonder that I absolutely love shooting portraits of little ones in such a location.