Merry Christmas!

Just a quick post to wish everybody a wonderful Christmas and smashing New Year!

I don't normally post things of a personal nature, but that may well change soon, who knows??! On this Boxing Day 2009, however, I wanted to share something with you all that hopefully marks the end of an awfully painful saga for me. The purchase of a new car! My old car was in the garage for 4 annoying months before it was finally written off, and all because of an accident that happened over a year ago, caused by someone leaving a spare wheel in the middle of the road!

Anyhow, after much pain and way too many courtesy cars, I have finally settled on the lovely car below. This is a shot of Dad and I on Christmas Day after an afternoon drive in the glorious sun!




Merry Christmas once again and wishing you all a fruitful and happy New Year ...

Emma & Family | Baby Surrey Magazine | Family Shoot

As we rush headlong towards Christmas, I have been busy trying to get some baby shoots completed for the next edition of Baby Surrey and the launch issue of Baby London Magazines.

This time round we meet the utterly adorable Jessica & Francesca, twin girls who were born with holes in their hearts and who had operations within one week of each other earlier this year. Both girls are doing just fine and their full story will be published in the February edition of Baby Surrey.

So, without further ado, here are my favourite shots from our chilly early morning session a couple of weeks ago.

















Wishing you a very Merry first Christmas and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year!

Natasha & Joel | Wedding | Foxhills Golf Club

My second 'catch-up' post is for a wedding that got missed on the blog some months back (sorry guys!). The gorgeous Natasha and Joel were married at St John the Baptist Church in Windlesham and the celebrated their wedding at the lovely Foxhills Spa and Golf Club.

I had a great morning with the girlies, where the champagne and chocolates flowed in abundance. Tash & Joel have a beautiful little boy, who looked so cute in his little three-piece suit ... and so without further ado, here we go.


The shoes were just something else, and yes, she wore them all day:






See what I mean ?!?



















One more wedding to go this year, but two more to blog - they'll follow at some point soon!

Kruti & Children | Baby London Magazine | Family Shoot

Oh goodness, it's been over a month since the last blog post, during which time I have been to the USA and back to see a very good friend who recently became rather ill this year. More on that another time.

So, as the year closes out, and weddings start to ease off, there are still some family and baby shoots to be done! The first of these was for Kruti and her little ones, as part of the launch issue of Baby London Magazine in February 2010.

Kruti runs the That Cute Website, 'a unique designer baby boutique that specialises in providing great quality baby gifts at low prices.' Go check it out at http://www.thatcutewebsite.com/.

For now, some of my favourites from their session, one chilly morning a few weeks back.
Mum and Baby:


This little monkey is modelling one of mum's jackets from the website.




And finally, all three of our models from the morning session:

Jane & Family | Family Portrait

I had the pleasure of photographing Jane, Rory and three little monkeys quite recently - we started at home and then onto Wimbledon Common where we hunted for Wombles - none to be found, unfortunately.

Here are my faves from our session:

Roisin & Rob | Pre-Wedding Shoot

I met up with Roisin and Rob a few days ago to discuss their upcoming wedding, which will take place at the end of November. It was laughs all the way with the bubbly and energetic Roisin and I cannot wait to shoot the wedding.

Here are some fun shots from our chilly session:














See you soon guys - not long to go now!!

Charlotte & Daniel | Wedding | Great Barn, Lenham

Charlotte and Daniel had a smashing wedding recently at Wormshill, where the lovely Charlotte grew up, and then held their reception at the Great Barn in Lenham, Kent.

We had great plans for some shots around Leeds Castle, but were disappointed to find the place mobbed with people for a jousting contest - not to mention being chased off the grounds by security - how rude!!

Despite that, the super weather, wonderful friends and family and a lovely couple made for an amazing day.

Here are my faves from the day:

Bridget & Nick | Wedding | Stoke Park

The beautiful couple Bridget and Nick were married recently at the stunning Stoke Park Club.

Whilst the day started beautifully bright, it did turn a little blustery and cold later on, but we managed through the group shots and everybody did really well to keep in good spirits.

Many thanks to my lovely assistant Isabelle, who kept me watered and clutter-free .. but most of all, thanks to the lovely couple, who booked me almost two years ago, for treating us like friends. It was a wonderful day.

Oh, and a shout out to the best man, Ross, for keeping things "interesting" in the morning !

On to the images ... Isabelle will testify to my near death experience trying to get this shot of the venue. Note to self, learn the difference between The Green and the Tee-Off point on a golf course!!!


Beautiful shoes:


Help from Mum:


The beautiful Bridesmaids:











The beautiful bride:





The beautiful couple:


The Beautiful Beth and Dad:





This was taken at gone 11pm - thank you to the lovely, lovely Kate and Ross for modeling for us, whilst we tested the lighting, to allow Bridget to nip out for just a few minutes.



Thanks again guys, for a superb day ... looking forward to seeing you this week!
xx