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Category Archives: Outdoor
The question my clients ask most – What shall we wear for our outdoor photoshoot? I have to admit, fashion is not my strength! I choose my clothes for comfort, nice colours and sometimes silly logos, in that order. So when someone asks me what they should wear for their photoshoot, I feel a sense...
If you are visiting or just out and about in London, I can capture your family in the big city and give you a little tour of some of my favourite spots. London vacation photoshoots are built around your itinerary, giving an extra dimension to your visit to the big smoke, and capture the moments for...
I think my tree of the year project is almost done! Which is good but also sad as I need to find a new favourite tree! I’ve been using this photo project to drag myself out of the house and round Ruislip Lido, as apparently my brain is much more motivated by being allowed to...
Ever wondered what going on an outdoor photo session is like? I’ve put together this quick ‘behind the scenes’ video of an outdoor photoshoot from my mini sessions last weekend to show you what goes on! Today, you’re coming along behind the scenes for an autumn mini-session adventure! First up, we’re on a quest to...
I’m often asked “What is the best season for photography?” which is a tricky one to answer as everyone has their own favourite. I’m pretty fickle on this one and I usually decide I like the current season best! To help you out when thinking about outdoor portrait locations I have here a set of...
Camping – you either love it or hate it! And our family love it! Here’s my top 3 of the best campsites for kids, so they get the camping bug too! Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, let the kids roam around in nature, and holiday with friends. And...
I love to photograph a doggy photo session. I’ve got a list of a few tips to help you get the most out of your session. 1) Lead. There is no need to let your dog off lead during our portrait session unless you are comfortable that we are in a safe place to do so....
Over the hills in Cornwall there is a magical holiday farm. Have you ever been to the same place on holiday 7 times? This is the only holiday our family has ever repeated so often! Where is it? I’m not sure I should tell, in case you all book it up before I do! And...
As the days slowly lengthen we start to look for signs of spring. So when is the best time for your London spring family photos? I’m going to share my images from the spring months here in West London to help you decide. For me this seems like one of the most exciting times of...
So why choose Autumn as the best time for your family photos? Here are my top 5 reasons! 1) It’s fun! Jump in those leaves, have that leaf fight! 2) Not too hot, not too cold! This gives you more choice of what to wear. Keep wearing the summer clothes or bundle up in wooly...
This family wanted to get a London vibe in their family photos for 2021, so we chose Camden for a gritty urban feel. It’s an art gallery of graffiti art before the shops are open, and then we retreated to the canal side for some quieter photo time.
I was introduced to this lovely family through the Butterfly Wishes Network, and we met at a park near their home for a lively photography session with their two children. Butterfly Wishes Network is a charity that was set up in 2012 to provide professional free photography for families of children with life-limiting or life-threating...
I worked with Kian and his family for a charity photoshoot to produce pictures for the ‘Wouldn’t change a thing‘ campaign book. This Book produced by the Charity ‘Wouldn’t change a thing’ is designed to support new and expectant parents and maternity units in the UK. The publication focuses solely on the true stories of...
Are you tired of visiting the same old parks again and again? There are so many green spaces around about West London, I’m sharing my favourites with you. Perhaps you will find a new beautiful park to be your favourite adventure place this summer! Exploring our local parks is one of my favourite ways to...
For these big boys, exploring the park and showing off their skills on bike and scooter made sure that the photo shoot went swimmingly. And once they had run off some of that energy we managed to get them to cuddle with mum and dad for those great photos where everyone is present!
