Lula

Remember these gorgeous things that Katie Beeke at Lula makes? I photographed a few of them earlier in the year. Well, big news...Lula's going big time and is shortly to be found for sale on the brilliant notonthehighstreet.com. It's one of my favourite shopping sites.

You might recognise my favourite little model, here! The stunningly beautiful Seven Alexis (proud Auntie!)

I had the most brilliant time selecting props for each doll. It was a collaborative process. They all had their own personalities and ideas about how they wanted to be photographed. They were very professional and didn't move an inch once they were in position!

This gorgeous doll belonged to my mum when she was a little girl. She suited Katie's hand made doll's bedding so perfectly.

So, keep a look out for Christmas shopping ideas and please do contact Katie if you're anywhere near as in love with her things as I am. www.lulahandmade.co.uk

Otis in the Autumn

It was the most perfect October day last Saturday, when I went to Tooting Bec Common with Sally, Rob and the one and only, Otis Jones...

Otis was quite the little model. Fascinated by apples and leaves falling from the tree, he was a dream to photograph.

The giggles were helped along by mummy who had some real crazy dancing going on behind my head!

Otis adored being on daddy's shoulders. Check out the beautiful light filtering through the trees!

Otis is a most gorgeous boy. A little cherub...

...and quite the professional. He's got swagger!!

80th Birthday Party

Last Saturday there was a rather special gathering at Menzies Hotel, Cambridge.

These cousins all gathered with the rest of their family to celebrate their grandma's 80th Birthday.

The family is really musical and everyone brought their instruments.

These are some of my favourite shots of the day.

There was one star of the show, as usual. She adored the balloons. Don't we all?!

The gorgeous little Amy kept everyone amused throughout the day...and kept me on my toes for the family portrait shoot!

Gotcha!!

Thanks for a brilliant day, everyone. x

Rachel and Jared

This handsome, Oxbridge pair are getting married next year. Jared is about to take a job in Jersey so he and Rachel decided to have an engagement shoot before he left.

The rain kept stopping and starting so we took the opportunity to get some shots outside their wonderful little home, situated right on Cambridge's Midsummer Common.

Once the rain had stopped, we made the most of the beautiful evening.

Rachel is an amazing rower so we stopped at her college boat club for a few shots.

I know Cambridge is very special to Rachel and Jared so these pictures will help them remember their time there.

I thought their stunning outfits deserved some grandeur...I'd been saving this location for just the right couple!

One for the new desk, perhaps, Jared!

I Love your Bump!

Well it's not long now before the beautiful, blooming Lucy gives birth to a brand new baby boy or girl.

It's the best job in the world to be able to photograph a new mum during this miraculous journey...

...and I loved helping Lucy celebrate her final few weeks of pregnancy.

Lucy came from Fulham to see me and we had a perfect day to visit the Cambridge Botanic Gardens for her shoot.

We also went to the studio for some more intimate shots. A surprise for the baby's daddy!

He loved them and so do I. I can't wait for the new arrival. x

Little Button Nose

Last year I met the very talented and lovely Julie Donnely at a wedding fair and we immediately hit it off when we saw each other's work. Julie asked me to photograph her exquisite wedding stationary for her website and print. Of course, I was very flattered.

Julie's company, Little Button Nose , is doing a roaring trade. It is a real honour to be associated with it.

Her bespoke stationary is available as invitations, menus, place names, table plans and order of service pamphlets.

With thanks to Breeze in Cambridge, I was able to use beautiful silk flowers, boxes and tins and other bits and bobs to really make the shoot a success.

Good luck with the rest of the season, Julie and thanks for a fantastic shoot.

Maperchief!

I was asked to photograph this ingenious new invention so that the designer can demonstrate how it works to potential buyers.

I went to The cotswolds for the shoot, hoping for spectacular light.

I wasn't disappointed.

I'm thinking Barbour! Please make enquiries to John.ohare@nsn.com

Richmond Family Portrait

I met Grit and her adorable family in Richmond Park earlier this month.

Grit and Sean and a gorgeous couple and I loved photographing them in this stunning location.

The star attraction of the day was Grit and Sean's beautiful little girl, Sophie.

Her favourite thing to to that day was to pick daisies ... and give them to everyone else!

Close runners up to the star were these fellas, who were hanging around in just the right places for Sophie to be introduced and for me to get some of my favourite shots.

We all went for a walk together through the lush ferns.

It was such a fun and amazingly sunny sunny day.

Sophie is a very special little girl.

Thank you for being such perfect models!

Published!

The fabulous Sur La Terre magazine has featured my photographs in it's last three issues, including coverage of London Fashion Week, a feature on Matthew Williamson and this time a rather special Polo match at Windsor Great Park. Guess who made an appearance!

Check out my amazingly talented friend, Writer and Stylist, Sophie Jones-Cooper. We make pretty neat work of covering events like these. We fit right in, though I do say so myself!

Lula

I've just had a lovely time photographing these beautiful toys, handmade by Katie Beeke of Lula. Katie and I met when I bought one of her toys at Mill Road Winter Fair. When she saw my website she asked me to photograph her new collection.

Katie is such a brilliant person and I feel so happy to be involved in her business and to have a new friend.

...or friends!

We all went for a little a walk together!

It's an ongoing project. I'm coming up with some different ideas for where to photograph them next.

More to come!