I just wanted to share these photos of Lucy and Joe, a gorgeous pair of redheads, whom I’m photographed in the bluebell woods every year since I started doing the mini-sessions.

Love, love, love!

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And here’s an outtake with Aeyen trying to get in the picture!

This session was a loads of fun because:

a) The weather was just perfect–not a cloud in the sky. When you live in England, this is a big deal!

b) The location, Castle Ashby Gardens in Northampton, was a photographer’s dream come true.

and

c) The family I photographed are very good friends of ours and it was more of a day out together than a portrait session!

My husband and I met Neil and Barbara in our former church in Tokyo, Japan before either couple was even married (or engaged!). Since then, we’ve seen each other get married, move to England and have children. And if we have our own way, we’ll probably marry off our firstborns in 20-something years’ time! (Gavin and Aeyen will probably hate us for all this craziness though!)

And just for fun, here are a few funny outtakes that I just love!

Was there something on my head?!!!

Neil, being…. well, Neil.

Gavin and Aeyen, herding (ie torturing) the ducks!

{Neil and Barbara–I am so glad I finally got to photograph you and the kids! You all looked gorgeous and we really enjoyed spending the day with you. I hope you like these as much as I do. Speak to you soon!}

I had a great time photographing this family last week! I first met Claire at a mum’s exercise class one year ago and I remember photographing her with her daughter, Sara, amongst the lovely bluebells in the spring. Later that year, in the summer, I photographed her again with her newborn son, Kaleb. And now, a year later, I finally get the big picture and photographed the whole family!

{Claire and Yan–I hope you like this sneak peek of your session! Your family was such a joy to photograph….. Speak to you soon!}

Meet Felix. He is only three months old but he’s already got his mum and dad wrapped around his wee little finger. Very lucky boy! One of the things I love about what I do is meeting new families and seeing grown-ups completely head over heels in love with their little ones.

{Sam and Danielle, thank you for welcoming me into your lovely home this week-end! It was a fun morning photographing you all. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek and will be in touch when the rest of your set is ready!}

I photographed this family on a very special day–it was the hottest day of the year in England (apparently) and it was also the little boy’s first birthday! Lemy was such a handsome little fella and it’s no surprise really–with parents looking like this!

{Mark and Veronica–thanks for letting me record your guapito’s special day! It was such a fun session and I can’t wait to show you the rest of the photos. I hope Lemy enjoys his party this week-end!}

Meet Baby Aliyah, barely one week old when these photos were taken. Isn’t she just lovely? I am sure you would remember her mum’s maternity session a few posts back.

I have to admit that the few hours before I photographed Aliyah, I was in a slightly upsetting situation. You know, the type of situation where you either want to lock yourself in your closet and bawl or distract yourself with some serious retail therapy. Both of which, I just could not do because a) I do not have a closet with enough space to fit myself in, and b) I have simply forgotten how to shop! Anyway, I digress. Bottomline is, I was not in the best of moods to take photographs.

However, I persevered and made my way to meet this family. And boy, I am so glad I did! I realise I just found a new way of coping with doldrums–newborn therapy! In the two hours that I spent photographing Aliyah and her family, I quickly forgot about how tough my morning was and I felt a whole lot better. I have this little angel to thank for….

{Ulani and David–you must be very proud of your little kiddies! Thank you for the great afternoon!}

We’ve been having some uncharacteristically beautiful weather here in England lately. Sunny, warm and most definitely summer-y!

This family was very fortunate to have picked such a fantastic day to have their photos taken. I am a bit late in showing the sneak peek, but I hope the photographs will make up for it!

This little girl’s energy was impressive! She had me chasing her all over the park and gave me a sneak peek at what is yet to come when Aeyen gets to her age in a few months’ time…

{Adam and Fiona–Sorry this post is delayed! I hope you enjoy the photos and I am looking forward to contacting you again soon to show you the rest.}

This has got to be one of my favourite maternity sessions. With a yummy mummy like this, you can’t really go wrong!

Ulani and her husband, David, are missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM),  a fantastic Christian organisation which I was also involved in when I was younger. I met Ulani at a mums exercise class last year and I really wanted to do her maternity photos. This pregnancy is her third and just looking at her daughter and son (who was asleep during the whole time!), I know this baby will also be gorgeous!

{Ulani and David, it was great fun photographing you this week-end! I will be looking forward to hearing from you when the little one has arrived! Wishing you all the best!}

I first met little CJ and his mum at a playgroup when he was only a few weeks old. After not seeing them for a while, I was pleased when Julie contacted me a couple of months ago to schedule a session to celebrate her husband’s 40th birthday. And my, I was really surprised to see how much CJ has grown! This family is oh so very lucky to have such a happy little boy!

{Paul and Julie, I hope you like the sneak peek! It was really fun–and easy!–photographing you and I have lots more to show. Speak to you soon!}

This family welcomed their little newcomer nine days ago and I had the pleasure of photographing them this morning. One of their friends, whose family I photographed during my spring mini-sessions, bought them a photo session from me as a present (brilliant idea, I should say!).

(I absolutely loved this little girl’s room!)

{Scott and Lucy, I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek! Thank you again for welcoming me into your home this morning. It was fantastic to meet you and will be in touch again soon!}