Sunday 25 November 2018

Michelle & family 24/11/18

Michelle was the winner of a gift voucher I donated to a school Summer Fete and she was really pleased to get a free session with me. We'd already had to reschedule our date once due to bad weather so we were relieved that it stayed dry for our time together at Coombe Hill. It was a very Autumnal scene and the leaves were beautiful, despite the overcast day.


Miss M was very confident in front of the camera and really enjoyed climbing trees while I snapped away.
















She was also very good at finding good spots for photos, I think I need to hire her as a location scout (spot the costume change!)






















It was a bit misty for the traditional shots on the monument and in front of the view but we tried our best.



We then enjoyed some quality photo-bombing (and a trip to the woodland playground) on our way back to the car park.























Big thanks to Michelle, Alex and Miss M for the fun, I hope you love your photos!

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Dave's 50th party - 3/11/18

When Dave's wife, Tracy, hired me to take photos at his 50th birthday party, she explained that the family had been through a tough year and really needed a celebration together.


The party had a Mardi Gras theme and was full of entertainment, there was a magician and a lounge singer who was leading everyone in a big sing-along!


There was lots of singing and dancing, everyone was having a brilliant time celebrating Dave's milestone birthday.


I regularly felt a tap on my shoulder as people grabbed the opportunity to have a photo with family and friends. There was such an atmosphere of joy and celebration!



Tracy had warned me that the final act was going to be a surprise and she wasn't wrong, the amazing drag Queen (I think her name was Lady B) really stole the show and got everyone dancing.


I left Dave and Tracy enjoying the chance to dance together.


Happy 50th, Dave!

Elizabeth & family 3/11/18

On a busy Saturday, I met up with Elizabeth and her gorgeous family (and dog!) at my favourite location - Coombe Hill.


We were really fortunate with the weather and enjoyed acorn-hunting, dog-chasing and quite a bit of tree-climbing.
















The girls hadn't been to Coombe Hill before and excitedly ran ahead to see the famous monument.


It was really windy at the top but very refreshing!






















On the way back to the car park, we popped into the wonderful woodland play area. The light was fading but the girls still had lots of energy.






















Huge thanks to Elizabeth and family, it was great to spend an hour with you. Hope you love your photos!

Friday 2 November 2018

Amy & Nick's wedding 26th October 2018

I finished editing the photos from Amy & Nick's wedding yesterday and I'm still smiling. Honestly, this couple and their young family are ADORABLE and you could feel how much they love each other. There were so many smiles and giggles (and a few happy tears) during the ceremony and I was really touched by the emotions of the day.

I met Nick outside the Registry Office and he was obviously excited but quite nervous too! The children soon joined us and I grabbed a couple of photos in the few moments of calm. The boys looked adorable and I was quickly smitten with baby I <3



Nick looked really nervous as Amy prepared to make her entrance but he couldn't stop the huge smile spreading across his face. It was very moving to see Amy's Dad walking her down the aisle despite his health issues.

















When Amy got to the front, Nick pulled her in for the biggest bear hug! I don't think there was a dry eye in the house.


The ceremony itself was beautifully simple with family taking centre stage.





Amy and Nick were soon the new Mr & Mrs Doherty and shared the most romantic first kiss. This photo is one of my favourites that I've ever taken!


With the ceremony over, the happy couple left the Registry Office to be greeted by a cloud of bubbles - so much fun!






 We then had the group photos on the village green nearby, it was quite an experience thanks to the gardeners and workmen in the churchyard immediately behind. The noise from their machinery and their hi-vis clothing was a bit of a problem until they realised what we were trying to do and took a break while we finished. We were very grateful!






A huge thank you to Amy, Nick and their family and friends. It was a wonderful wedding and I send you best wishes for health and happiness in your new lives together.

Sarah x