Seeing you smiley and happy after your mum and dad told me you had been unwell  is a cause for celebration. you enjoyed your session today and the pics are fab as always.
Health is nothing to be taken for granted.

Do you think he is going to take after me..? each time he comes in the studio he picks up a camera!

I see so many familys every day in the studio. One lady last week asked me how should i take a nice photo of my child, i give her my advice and she came back to me and told me it was the best advice she had been given! wow thanks i thought to myself if i helped her maybe i could help you!  so here are  3 tips to help you along the way.

1. Get down on their level.  Towering above them is one viewpoint yes.  But getting down on their level, you begin to see them in a whole new light.  Lay on the floor.  Crouch, squat.

2. Connect with them. Let them forget that you have a camera in your hand (however have it on and in your hand). Don’t make a big deal out of ‘taking photos’. Make it fun. Sing songs, play games and connect first. Shoot next. Stop trying to make them stop what they are doing and smile. Do anything to get a laugh.  Saying “SMILE” or “CHEESE” may work for some, but my favorite photos are the real laughs and the ones that are truly in the moment.  Having a great expensive camera is awesome, but not if you can’t let everyone relax and have a good time and have fun taking photos of your life. Tickling, songs, counting… anything.

3. Keep your camera (your “good one” if you have one) somewhere that is easily accessible, with charged batteries and a memory card in it. You are FAR more likely to take photos if your camera isn’t tucked away in it’s safe little hiding spot. I keep a camera out all the time. I find it is easier when Pierce is being super adorable to just grab the camera and take a few photos.

My last ‘tip’ is to photograph it all. Document your lives. But PLEASE back up all of your photos onto hard drive or cds/dvds something!  No one wants to loose precious photos, and believe me… it can happen to anyone, at any time.

Did that help, i hope so, have a wonderful weekend, enjoy the Royle wedding everyone x

Two little eyes
Discovering what’s new
Two little hands
Touching everything in view
A sweet little voice
Asking you why
A mischievous smile
And a whimpering cry
Two little feet
Jumping on the floor
A toddler’s mission
is to explore.

We have worked with you for over a year now Alex and im glad to say i will be seeing you again soon with the new baby in your mummys tummy.

Think  about how much has happened in a year.  Think about all of the firsts. His, yours.  Think about what you had come through, what you had been through.   What joys, what moments.  It makes me so happy to share and witness some of this with you.  looking forward to another new beginning. x

I need to share this picture with you.
Isabell… you are absolutely beautiful.
The above image, is for sure, one of my favorites.
How cute is she!!!!
What a beautiful family.
Happy Thursday everyone… !

Here is another book for me to make,  for me to start.  Computer turned on in front of me, what image to go first?  i dont always start my books from the first page!  if you know me, i do things like this!  im starting with my favorites, Ruby has been in my baby book club and its now that time for the compleation of  her book. Where to start we have so many photographs. we have that many we had to book in extra viewing time!  i have loved every minute of every photoshoot woth you guys, Ruby Lee is amazing in every way, i know this book is going to be a  master piece.

One year ago little Miss Lilly Ann took her first breath in this world. Wiggled inside of her mums belly one last time, and burst forth into this world. Victoria and Garry came to me while they were pregnant and have stayed since. They are no longer just husband and wife they are 2 plus lilly! its something extrodinary to become more than just you. Lilly is part of them and thats something that will never change.  Each month in our baby book club we photograph our beautiful little darlings and capture the first stages in their lifes. This year has gone so fast… they do say it goes fast when you have children. One year seems like a second ago, and a hundred years ago. Im sure i wont have to wait to long till i see this family again. Have a look at her story and leave your comments its easy. click comment at the bottom of the last pic then scroll back down and start typing away. x