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!}