The Summer holidays would not be complete with an adventure in the local woods! The Newman family had asked me to photograph them a few weeks previously and while discussing their session we decided to take the photographs at Connaught Waters. When the morning of their session came around, the sun was shining and the light was near perfect with pockets shooting through the trees picking out Harry’s blonde hair superbly. Here are a selection of their images.

I had a great time last week photographing Ava and Eloise. Eloise really wants to be a model when she grows up and also design her own clothes line. She asked if her annual portrait could be taken like a fashion shoot so she could practice her posing! Ava on the other hand still likes to jump, spin around and have fun.

It was so good to catch up with Sarah and Lee last week and to have the privilege to photograph their first baby, Megan. It only seemed like yesterday I photographed Sarah and Lee’s wedding which was back in October 2007 at The Chichester Hotel in Wickford. I remember the day vividly, Lee arrived in a fantastic American Hot Rod while Sarah wore a totally cool pair of Ivory/white Converse, laced with purple ribbon. For me it’s always a pleasure to be asked back to photograph sessions like this, in effect I am continuing to record the family’s history, especially as Baby Megan loves to pose for the camera (just like her Mum really)!

Megan's first portrait session February 2010

Sarah, Lee & Baby Megan

Sarah & Lee on their wedding day at The Chichester in October 2007

Sarah & Lee on their wedding day at The Chichester in October 2007

Baby Megan

It was fantastic to catch up with Michelle and Leigh Stringer on Saturday. I can’t believe ten years has passed since I photographed their wedding at Hanbury Manor! Michelle and Leigh’s daughter, Danielle, kindly arranged a family portrait session with me to celebrate their anniversary. I have posted a few of my favourite images below, as you can see Michelle and Leigh have hardly changed since their Wedding Day!

Michelle, Leigh and Family

Michelle and Leigh

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of photographing Ava & Elouise’s Christening at St. Mary Magdalene church in Harlow. It was particularly nice as I have been the family photographer for some years now. It was also good to see Emma’s friends, Victoria, David and baby Caitlin. Emma, Ava and Elouise’s Mum, chose a beautiful Italian book bound album to present their images in, I’m sure the girls will treasure it for many years.

Ava and Elouise

Elouise

Emma, Ava and Elouise