Treasure hunt.

Easter came a little earlier round my neck of the woods this year. With my upcoming travels I knew that I wouldn't have to time to see Grace and Riley  for a few weeks(my nephew and niece), so thought we would have a egg treasure hunt at the weekend just gone. As they prepared their egg baskets inside I scrambled round the complex hiding eggs and putting up signs. Obviously not in places to hard, they are only 5 & 7!  Next to each prize was a number, that they had to bring back so that I knew that they had both found the prizes, a fun lesson in the art of teamwork. Even Geppetto got involved!
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Delicious

Life is sweet. Make the time to taste it.......

Nikoló

This is one part of my job that I love. This is when you know, that doing what you love, is totally worth it! When I walked into their new home, one of the first things that I saw on the living room wall was a picture from their wedding. And straight away I remembered their day, and the moment that I took the picture. It was happiness in a frame. Pure happiness, bubbling over with laughter and love.
Anna and Elio had invited me back this time to take pictures of their new bundle – Nicoló. He. Is. Gorgeous. We started off downstairs in the Living room and lucky for me the new home as big windows. Big light giving windows. We stayed there for a while, giving him time to warm up to the camera – but he didn’t need the practice, this boy is a natural.
We moved up stairs to his bedroom. With his books wrapped in ribbon that his grandfather had given him. The Manchester United Teddy from his Uncle, and the hand sewn cushion from Sicily from his aunts. You realise that this Nicoló is very much a new family favourite. He was brilliant – he gave me mean and moody – giggles and just plain adorable looks...

Anna and Elio thank you for letting me take these for you. I hope you enjoy them. X

Preview...

Jacob.

I was so thrilled to be able to this shoot. I have known Janie for about 2 years. She is such a nice person. Random and Fun! When her and Gareth wedd last year, their plans would at some point involve starting a family of their own. Just over a year later, they have started a family all of their own. Just the 3 of them.And of course Rocky.The cat.

He laid there. Still. Quiet.Content. Baby Jacob was on best behaviour. He must have liked the look of the lens the way he sat there and gave no trouble at all.Just posing. Beautifully. At 4 weeks old, life is good. Sleep,feed,look cute,sleep,feed, look cute... ;-)

Janie and Gareth you really have a handsome one here. x

I think this is my favourite shot from the day. He just looks sooo content.

Could this be the cheeky smile that we have been waiting for??.......

Such a boy pose.

To see more of Jacob click here.

Preview of Sundays shoot...

The light was beautiful.... more to come...

Luke,Thea & Noah.

A couple of weeks ago I was asked by Luke of Kuel to photograph his children, Thea & Noah. I must say I was slightly apprehensive with him being a photographer in the past himself. He now owns a graphic/illustration company - Kuel.

Thea and Noah were extremely cute!!! We had a great time walking round Roundhay Park, and Noah even found himself a 4 leave clover - as luck would have it!

More images can be seen on the online gallery here.

Happy Wednesday.

Two of my favourite....

I have known them both since they were born! And am seeing them flourish into beautiful people. We took these pictures for Symones 9Th birthday and Grace came along for the ride, my assistant for the day. But she was more interested in looking for snails then holding a sun bounce!!

We found this old deserted house just a stone throw from my parents. A jewel of a find. I definitely plan to use this more, it has so much character. Plus there is no one around so you get to have it all to yourself ;-)