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!

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

Anne & family 13/10/18

It was so lovely to spend time with Miss E and Master N again! This was my 3rd session with this gorgeous family and I can't believe how much the twins have grown.

It's also fascinating to see how different their personalities have become - Miss E is very confident in front of the camera but Master N is much more cautious and it took him the full hour to feel more comfortable with me there.

We enjoyed books about mazes, lots of tricycle action (N is a speed demon!) and good old slide fun. As always, it was a pleasure to spend time with everyone.

Big thanks to Anne & family, I hope you like your photos :)

Louise & family 22/7/18

Look at these gorgeous happy faces! I've known Louise and her family since they moved to the area and Miss A joined littlest monster's school. When she spoke to me about a family session, I knew it was going to fun.

We met in the leafy churchyard of St Mary's in Thame and enjoyed the shade before walking along the Old Crendon Road and taking part in the obligatory game of Pooh-sticks (can you tell who won?!)

We then moved onto the fields by the River Thame which are perfect for cartwheels...

... and chasing!

We also enjoyed dragonfly spotting by the water.

A huge thank you to Louise, Colin and Miss A for a fun hour in the sun. I hope you love your photographs.

Sasha & Rob's wedding - 5th May 2018

I've said it many times before but I do love a wedding! Sasha & Rob's was especially beautiful as the weather was exceptional for early May. The venue was the De Vere Oxford Thames Hotel in Sandford-on-Thames and it really was the perfect day for a wedding.

I started my coverage in the hotel room with some portraits of Sasha, her bridesmaids, Mum and family friend who was giving her away.

I then caught up with Rob and his best man in the hall. Rob didn't seem even slightly nervous and little D was waiting very patiently for his Mum's big entrance.

 

 

The bridesmaids entered first and then Sasha behind them, it was lovely to see how happy everyone was!

 

 The ceremony was short and elegantly simple with readings from M & J and Sasha's sister, Lauren.

Soon the rings were exchanged and Sasha and Rob were married!

After the traditional group shots, I was able to squeeze in some couple shots in the garden of the hotel and down towards the river. These have to be some of my favourite wedding photos, EVER!

A huge thank you to Sasha, Rob, their family and friends for making me part of their special day and many congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Baker.