These are a few of my favourite things

Smiling and laughing.  These truly are two of my favourite things. Smiling, as we all know, is so infectious but also I love how a reciprocated smile, even to a stranger, makes you feel you somehow know that person a bit better. I also adore a good laugh. Best of all when you have one of those rare occasions where you find something so funny that you laugh uncontrollably. For me this manifests itself in the rather unattractive form of my mouth being open abnormally wide while doing the silent laugh/shoulder shake and every now and then gasping for breath (with a strange seal like noise) while normally slumping to one side. But when you manage to regain a form of normality it feels like you have had a sort of rejuvenation tonic! 

To capture those precious moments of joy in a photograph is such a privilege....

* family photography * outdoor photography * newborn photography * Kent photography *

The Davis' Family Shoot: Canterbury, Kent

I met Sara in my first year at Uni (some 13 years ago) and Mike managed to whisk Sara off her feet in 2005. Being such close friends it has been an utter joy to share parenthood with Sara and Mike (both having our first child early 2011). Joel is their eldest and he is the best 4 year old drummer I have ever met and Millie who is 2 gets cheekier and more beautiful day by day. The day of our shoot we were going to head to Tankerton but the weather was a bit grizzly so we donned on the wellies and we headed to the woods to make the most of the last autumn leaves.....

The Harrington's Shoot: Blean Woods, Canterbury

Both Ruth and I were watching the weather all week as, in true British style, the weather was not set to be good for our shoot. But after a quick text exchange in the early hours of the morning we all decided to brave the forecast and head out to the woods and I’m so glad we did! The amazing Harrington's are not shy of a bit of rain and came totally prepared for a wonderful autumn walk in the woods. I loved the shoot from start to finish. Getting to be with these guys as they just enjoy being family. Precious Ben, being 2, was obviously drawn to all the puddles and spent most of his time picking up stones and getting generally muddy and lovely Abi, although shy at first, completely warmed up to the camera and happily peeped round trees, hid in dens and kicked leaves to her hearts content. I do hope you enjoy looking through a few of my favourites from the morning…..

The Clark's family photo shoot: Bishopsbourne, Kent

My first family photo shoot with my new camera was a real treat as it was with my very special friends Carrie and Si Clark. I have known these guys in there single days, had the privilege of attending their wedding, have held each of their children when they were less than two weeks old, spent Christmas with them, and laughed (and cried!) a lot with them over the passed 11 years. I have to admit I was rather emotional when going through these pictures as they truly are such special people to me (and my family). Here are some highlights from the shoot.....