Finally, after bad backs and awful weather, I managed to get together with this lovely family and take some photographs at Borde Hill. Although it’s not what every teenager wants to be doing on a Saturday afternoon, just by giving up a couple of hours they now have images that will last a lifetime and as someone who is already getting the jitters about her son going off to Uni next year (yes I am that awful clingy mother!) I truly know how much something like this matters.
Oh to be three. Not a care in the world apart from loving your teddy bear, playing in the grass, flying your kite and munching on the odd biscuit or two. Chasing a three year old around has put me through my paces this week and I had completely forgotten how exhausting it was. They never sit still for a moment and are always on the look out for the next thing to do. But who cares when you see how wonderful life is through their eyes.
Check out the blue Converse – sooooo cool!
Finally!!! After 5 long months in the photography wilderness recovering from my second back operation I have managed to do my first photoshoot. I couldn’t have asked for a better subject and this blog is part one of two. Isn’t she just GORGEOUS with her big eyes and soft, fluffy hair. The shoot put me through my paces, lying on the floor with a camera is not the best for a bad back but when you have a subject like this, you’ll do what it takes. I walked into the house and saw the red blanket and just had to use it. Look out for the next instalment coming soon.
I also want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to everyone (you know who you are) who has supported me through this tough time – I owe you all an awful lot. Sarah x
The phone is ringing and the email enquiries coming thick and fast. Trying to squeeze everyone in before Christmas is proving difficult with this awful weather. However, someone was looking down on me this afternoon and held the rain off for just long enough to capture this cute little girl and her lovely parents. Mum said that her daughter loved trees, so off we went to find the brightest autumn tree and leaves we could find – not easy when most of the leaves have been blown off in the rain and squished into the mud. She was an absolute poppet and fell fast asleep in her daddy’s arms the minute I took the last shot. I had to include the picture of her tiny little hand, just because you forget so quickly how small they are at that age – it’s those little details that get lost in time so easily…
This young man was a little hesitant to start with but soon got right into the swing of things when I said he could throw some leaves at me! Despite being stung on the head twice at the start of the shoot (I hate wasps!) we had great fun and we even managed to get it done before the heavens opened. Here’s the sneak peak…
Pleeeeeeease let me take some pictures of you. I don’t care if you wear braces and that you don’t want to smile. You are beautiful, the light is beautiful and I want to take some pictures… pleeeeeeeease – I’ll give you extra pocket money? You can take your Mac? DEAL!! The end result, as you can see, was my gorgeous girl and her precious laptop in a field as the sun went down. Maybe it’s a strange combination but these pictures really sum her up right now as, like most teenagers, her precious Mac is glued to her finger tips for every waking second she can get away with.
I know having your mum nag you into having your photo taken is just SOOOO BORING but I have to say to you my precious girl, that I love you so very much, you are just beautiful (braces or not) and maybe one day you’ll look back and smile when you remember when your mad old mother made you walk through fields to have your photo taken with your Mac. x x x
Well this shoot put my “mummy hormones” into overdrive! Just how sweet and totally innocent is this beautiful little baby girl – only three weeks old. Personally, I think mum and dad were amazing organising a photoshoot so soon, as I seem to recall being in total shock with my first born and not even able to get dressed by mid day, let alone get photographs taken! We started off the session inside but as always, my heart lies out doors so we went for a quick walk and were rewarded with these beautiful shots while the warm September sunshine blessed the day…
What better way to treasure those final days at home with your little boy than to have a portrait session that captures those moments that will soon pass by as he steps into another phase of his life. This adorable boy was so much fun and I could blog lots more of what we got up to but for now these are some of my favourites and it’s not everyday your mum says it’s okay to jump on your bed, so we made the most of it 
Look at this beautiful woman in the full bloom of pregnancy. It’s a joy to be asked to photograph someone’s bump – you feel that you’re part of the story before the baby has even arrived and it’s so nice chatting and being reminded of all the things that happen when you’re pregnant. This lady was so calm about everything and already so full of love for the little person growing inside her that I think she will have the most laid back baby ever…
I recently took some photographs of a gorgeous family complete with three young brothers racing around, full of fun, life and laughter. It reminded me of when mine were small and what a joy they can be and how much they make you laugh at that age (I’ve conveniently forgotten the “not so good” bits). Anyway, the family all came together at their gorgeous home and we took some great shots. As promised – here’s your sneak peak and thank you for such a lovely afternoon.
