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!

Charlotte Ash Gardens

Now you'd be forgiven for thinking that these images were taken at the Chelsea Flower Show but actually we have a green fingered star on our doorstep, here in Cambridge!

Charlotte is a fabulous gardener who is just setting up business, having passed her RHS Level One qualification with flying colours. She asked me to photograph these beautiful pots that she designed and planted earlier in the year, now they are in full bloom and attracting the busiest of bees!

Char is a pretty busy bee herself so get in there quick if you'd like her to come and work her magic on your garden.

Charlotte Ash Gardens - 07790352489

Natalie and Paul's Wedding

Early in the morning, there was a crowd gathering for Natalie and Paul's big day at Parklands in Quendon.

It was a beautiful May day and the flowers were in full bloom in the grounds of this gorgeous venue.

The details were a pleasure to photograph. I especially loved Natalie's dress...

...and stunning tiara. Kate Middleton, eat your heart out!

There were two princesses preparing to make their way up the aisle for the lucky man.

Sienna just couldn't wait to see the look on her daddy's face when he saw her in that dress!

Meanwhile, there was some serious sprucing up going on in a nearby room...

...with all hands on deck for those tricky bits!

Paul really did look like a charming prince in his dashing waistcoat and red tie.

Natalie's dad did a perfect job of leading her up the aisle.

...and her bridesmaids excelled in their roles of looking beautiful in their sexy, full length, black gowns.

The gorgeous little ceremony was intimate and romantic. These two have been waiting for a while to get married...

...and it was so clear how delighted they were to be in each other's arms as man and wife, at last!

Natalie and Paul were glad for some time out as I took their photographs in the grounds and surrounding area of Parklands.

If I'd had my way I'd have carried on all day but the happy couple needed to get back to their loving families for a wonderful wedding breakfast of turkey with all the trimmings!

At the first opportunity he had to dance with his new wife, Paul really whisked Natalie off her feet...

...and they both lived happily ever after.

; ) x