{ Louth Family Portrait Session - Louth, Grimsby, Lincolnshire Photographer }

Being mobile, it means that we can travel to where the customer is.

Be that in Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Immingham, or in this case, Louth.

We had been to this customer before, and had photographed their little ones before. It's always nice to visit again, and see how the kids have grown.

So, the night before the session, batteries on charge, memory cards formatted, lenses cleaned, everything checked; just as with every other session.

And, on the morning of the session, and it's time to load the gear into the car, and head off.

Arriving at the customers house, I found a parking spot right outside, Bonus!

So, inside went all the kit, and began to set-up. The kids find this interesting, as I put the studio together. This usually takes around 5-10 minutes (Whilst setting up, and talking to the parents, and the kids, I can immediately see how much the kids have changed since the last session). A quick discussion with the parents, to find out what they're looking for from the session, and I have a good idea of the type of images that they're looking for, so I'll make sure that I get these, as well as some of the photos that we like to try and capture on each session.

So, once it's all setup, its ready to go...

First, a few "Dressed Up" photos..

This was something that was arranged before the session, but one of the benefits of having the session in your own home, is that things like outfits changes can be done more easily. You have your entire wardrobe at your disposal. And, it also makes the kids feel more relaxed too.

Also, whiles capturing these images, i also shoot to get a few more natural & candid photos too, here is one of my favorites

Just love this photo...

Then, a quick change for the kids, and time for some photos of them together

These two are great together, working so well with each other for the photos, it was as much of a pleasure this time as it was last time, here is a photo we took of them together last time, and they were great together then too

Oh, and of course, we just had to get an updated family portrait too

Remember I said that you could just how much the kids had changed? Well, this was more evident with the little girl, so here is a comparison from the first time we met her, to now..

Then

Now

She has grown up sooo much since we first met her.

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{ Wedding Bells, and the British Weather }

Wedding Day...

It's something that most of us plan for a very long time!, and we want everything to be perfect...

Spending ages planning every last detail, from the dress, to the grooms suit, the bridesmaids, the shoes, the car, the venue, even the color of the dressing on the chairs.

Everything can take a long time to plan, and to make sure that it's all perfect on the day. As a result we are usually booked to photograph a wedding many months before the big day.

So, when I was contacted by this couple last year, it came as no surprise that the wedding wasn't just around the corner.

So, I arranged a meeting with them, and went to visit. I showed them a slideshow of some of our work, and we discussed their ceremony, and what they wanted. We agreed a price, and the contract was signed.

Soon enough, the wedding was just around the corner, and we met up again to discuss the details, and make sure that everything was still as planned (we had to change a small detail, but once that was all sorted, it was good to go).

On the day of the ceremony, it was agreed that I would go to the couples home and photograph the bridal preparations, things such as the hair, make up, the dress, shoes (and usually, a bottle of wine or two that may have been opened).

What I immediately noticed here was how calm everyone appeared!, but the preparations were in full swing. Hair, make-up, dresses all being sorted.

The bridesmaids were getting ready, and beautiful they looked too.

Usually, I try not to choose a favorite photo this early on in the day, but as soon as I saw this on the back of the camera I thought "Wow!".

I absolutely love her eyes!

But, there were plenty more photos to be had.









So, pretty soon it was the bride's turn to have her hair done, and this was part of the story of the day that I was there to capture for the couple. Usually, the groom doesn't get to see this side of the day, so I like to make sure that I can tell the story for him through the photos that I capture for them.

So, once they were ready, it was time for the bridesmaids to leave for the venue, whilst the bride waited for the car to take her...

After a short while, the car was here (On-Time as planned), and it was time to leave.

So far, everything was going exactly as planned, and it was all running smoothly.

But, as always, the one thing that can't be controlled is the good old British weather, and when we stepped outside, it was raining!

Not heavy, but it was raining non the less!

Now, with the bride safely in the car, I had to make sure that I was at the venue before the bride to capture her arrival, so a quick word with the driver and he agreed to give me a couple of minutes head start.

Once I was there, we awaited the bride's arrival, and sure enough, a few minutes after me, her car pulled in.

So, On with the ceremony.

Once the bride arrived, there was the formality of the paperwork that she needed to complete, so I took this opportunity to have a chat with the groom, who seemed understandably nervous, but cheerful.

After a short delay, the ceremony began.

Most ceremonies are personalized, and this one was no different, with a poetry recital

And of course, the ceremony continues, and then "The Kiss"

Go on, All together Awwwww!


And, then after a few group shots outside (The rain had eased, but soon started again, and we had to move back indoors), it was time for the reception.

And, of course the speeches:

Now, of course, there are a lot more photos of the cake, and the table dressings etc, but lets save them for the couple shall we?

Maybe, though, I have another photo that I must share with you all.

Brilliant, and I have to thank each and every one of them in this photo as when it was taken, it was starting to rain again too, so they are all stood there looking up at me, with the rain beating down on them! Well done to all of you!

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{ Cake Smash - Grimsby Baby, Toddler & Family Photographer }

Your child's first birthday, from the moment they're born, it seems like a long time. I mean, a whole year, it is a long time, right?


Well, yes, it is, but it soon comes round. And, once it does, then the first year is gone, so we like to mark a first birthday with something special. 


The Cake Smash. It's one of my favorite types of sessions, make one hell of a mess, but it's great fun!


So, this particular cake smash session, we'd had booked for a while. The lady who booked the session is a friend of ours, and used to be our neighbor.


Her little boy, had a great time smashing his cake...

And of course, while we were there, we thought we'd get a few photos of his sisters too...

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