Meeting a new {baby}

I was so pleased today to meet Alexander James who is six weeks and one day old. He was 16 days overdue when he finally arrived on this earth …

I’m not sure that he was too impressed with being put on a bean bag – his mum thinks that he looks like “an old man in an armchair” …

And I am not sure what he was thinking with this strange lady, talking gibberish to him and then sticking a camera in his face … we got a little smile in the end!

Alex is a super little boy, who is unfortunately suffering from colic, but you really wouldn’t have known it as he is just delightful!

Big hugs and I hope to see you all again very soon!

Nerves before a {wedding}

In the lead up to a wedding, people get nervous … and that includes wedding photographers! It’s a mixture of anticipation and excitement … you have scoped out the venue for great pictures … you have met (and possibly photographed your couple) … you have done your homework, cleaned your camera and equipment, charged the batteries … but still there are butterflies in your stomach!

However, when I receive a note from one of my soon-to-be brides, I realise that there are other people who are nervous too and it is my job to be calm, composed and as helpful as possible on the day. And that is why I love my job. I really do!

Siobhan and Gary {September wedding}

I had the chance to meet up with Siobhan and Gary at their wedding venue this evening for a quick chat and a white wine spritzer – all very civilized indeed! I brought my camera with me as both Siobhan and Gary are a little hesitant about having their picture taken and I wanted to relax them before their wedding. They really shouldn’t be worried – we got some great shots, swapped stories and enjoyed the evening sunshine.

Siobhan and Gary are naturals in front of the camera and I think they are going to be creative and lots of fun at their wedding in September.

They both have an eye for what makes a great image and I think it’s going to be great fun working with them.

There were so many great pictures to choose from … but I think is my favourite shoot – their love for each really comes through here and each time I have looked at this image, a smile comes on to my face. And the pic on the right, well Siobhan just looks wonderful!

September can’t come soon enough!

Photo session with {baby Oliver}

I just loving getting that call, asking if I can take some more pictures of gorgeous babies … Oliver is growing fast – I photographed him back in May as a trial run for my angel series (blogged here) and his mum needed a couple of more “official” pictures …

Of course, I couldn’t let this opportunity go past without trying something new (which Oliver’s mum had helped me size up …)

The sheepskin rug may have been a little too hot for 30 degree temperatures … but Oliver seemed to enjoy it nonetheless. Thanks again for being such a gorgeous boy to photograph and see you soon! xxx

Kate and James {Mr & Mrs session}

You may remember Kate and James’s wedding from April (blogged here) … when it rained, rained and then rained some more. I really wanted to photograph this lovely “outdoorsy” couple in the sun, and yesterday we finally got together again … Kate was so happy to get back into her dress and James, well he joined in too …

But first, this image just caught my eye – Kate was intending to wear her Timberlands and “rock her frock” across the fields …

However, she just looked so gorgeous and we were having such fun, that we forgot!

And then James arrived …

There is so much potential around the area where Kate and James are living, that we really were spoilt for choice …

I made them walk up the driveway … and then back down again …

We went to the bottom of the hill …

And then walked back up …

There were so many wonderful images from yesterday that I found it difficult to choose which images to show … the image with Kate and the parasol was actually an accident as I had used the wrong settings, but I love the rays of sunlight … and the picture on the right brings tears to my eyes … such love and emotion …

I enjoyed every minute of our session (and the jaffa cakes too …). I am so glad that we got some beautiful images of you both … thank you again!

{E-session} on the beach …

July is going to be great – I am confident of that! I have three weddings coming up in that month, all at gorgeous locations with great, fun people.

I took the chance to visit Jane, Martin and Abbie at their house at Seasalter – Jane and Martin are a little camera shy and I wanted to take the opportunity of taking a few pictures so that they could feel more confident on the day. And here they are …

I am so looking forward to their wedding celebrations, which will be at a beautiful venue, Reads, in Faversham, close to where I live … see you all very soon!

A {?th} birthday celebration

I had the pleasure of photographing Jane for her …th birthday party celebrations yesterday. Despite the overcast weather, and the odd spot of rain, Jane was absolutely glowing …

It was a real family affair, with Georgia (see post below) enjoying the fun with her aunts and uncles. I am photographing Jo and Ed’s wedding celebrations in August, and just had to take the opportunity to get a couple of pictures of them too …

Jo’s sisters, Vicky and Emma, and their brother Robert all joined in the celebrations … and I might also be photographing another wedding … in 2011!

Congratulations to you both!

And here are those gorgeous girls with their very proud dad …

And finally, one of the whole family together …

By the end of our session, the sun was starting to break through the clouds. I hope that you all had an enjoyable day and I am very much looking forward to seeing you all again in August!

{Bubbles} …

I have had the best day. I met with one of my August brides and got up-to-date with her wedding plans and then got to photograph her mum’s birthday celebrations …

Just as a quick teaser, I am going to post one of my favourite images from the day (which was difficult, as I have so many favourites!) … this is Georgia, totally entranced by the bubbles – I am definitely going to buy one of these fabulous machines!

More pictures to follow … but thank you to Jane and Chris and your lovely family for making me feel so welcome today. I hope that the rain stayed away and that you enjoyed your afternoon together. See you all again in August!

Gok Wan at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent …

I met up with my friend Liz and her children today at Bluewater and noticed that there was some filming going on. Ever curious, we snuck up and saw that Gok Wan was filming “How To Look Good Naked”. Well, ever the photographers, we grabbed our cameras and (with permission), snapped away!

I {love} my job!!!

Moments like this make it all worth while … I was visited by my friend Amanda and her gorgeous three week old, Trinity Rose, who I photographed when she was only six days old!

Amanda had some thank you cards made and asked whether she could use one of the pictures that I took of Trinity – well, of course, I was delighted! The cards were produced by Moo.

So, of course, ever the photographer, I took some shots of Trinity (after mummy and I had some lunch …)

It was lovely to see you both again and I hope that you will visit soon (for our “Yummy Mummy” session …) xx