{ Some relaxing time with the kids }

We all have to have time off, to relax, and spend time with the kids.

So, during the Easter break, we took the kids to a great little fun place in Cleethorpes called The Paint Box Ceramic Cafe.

It's a lovely little shop just off sea view st. And the owner, is very friendly and makes a great coffee.

This was our second visit there, and kids enjoyed their first.

The idea is that the kids get to choose a pot to paint (there are loads to choose from; plates, cups, money boxes etc), its then glazed and fired ready to pickup a few days later.

So, with the kids, me and Allyson set off there.

The kids chose their pots to paint, and set about painting them in their own way, in colors they wanted.

We try not to help them too much and leave them to paint it how they want so that its unique and more about them.

After about 45 minutes the kids were done, and our youngest had painted my and and the table, but his owl was looking colourful.

So today, we go back and pick up two owls, a chicken and a frog

Can't wait to see them all finished.

I would highly recommend that you take the kids here, it's a great fun thing to do.

Of course, more photos of the finished items will follow, but for now, here are some iPhone photos of the kids enjoying their creativity.

Get in touch with the Paint Box Ceramic Cafe on their facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Paint-Box-Ceramic-Cafe/133342620023991?ref=ts&fref=ts
Or give her a call: 07516 352690

{ Meet Us }

Many of you have already met me (Ben), and a few of you have already met my Partner Allyson. But. we felt that it was time for a proper introduction.

So, First of all; Meet Allyson:

At BTC Photography, Allyson is responsible for the day-to-day running of the business. From helping with customer enquiries, managing diaries, researching and negotiating with suppliers, and of course making sure that people are paid.

Allyson is the person who would normally deal with customers when they call with a question or to book a session. 

She also quality checks each and every print and product that we receive from our labs, before we give them to the customer. 

Quality is VERY important to us, and we take this very seriously and in fact, we both check every single print. Our work hangs on the walls of hundreds of homes around the local area, and even in homes as far away as Arizona and Sydney. We would not let a print out if the quality wasn't up to our exact standards.

Allyson enjoys reading, and relaxing baths and cleaning (yes, believe it or not, she considers this relaxing!)

Secondly, there is...well...me!

Me; Ben, The photographer and digital artist. 

On the day, be it a family session, a wedding, christening, or commercial photo session, I will be the photographer that will capture the images for you. Afterwards, I would edit the images, and create the videos, sneak peeks and then prepare the order for the Lab for printing. 

I would also research products with Allyson, and help with customer enquiries.

Once the prints are here, I would also make a quality inspection of them after Allyson, ensuring that everything about the photo is perfect.

The prints have to be Perfect, as good enough just isn't.

Away from the photography, I enjoy flying Model Helicopters, and keeping up to date with Technology.

Allyson and I live in Grimsby with the five kids (aged from 14 to 2 years), and enjoy spending time with them, although this can bring it's own challenges. 

We hear a lot of people say that they couldn't bear the thought of working with their partner, but for us it works out great. 

So, that's the faces behind the team. 

Now you know us, we look forward to meeting you very soon.

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