{ Cake Smash Session - Grimsby Baby, Toddler & Family Photography }

The cake smash!

Quite possible, my favorite kind of session, aside maybe newborns (they are sooooo lovely, just so tiny, and precious - I love them!)

Cake smash sessions are a great way to mark a child's first birthday, as it gives a set of memories, that are priceless! They're also great fun too!

So, what is a cake smash, well, in a nutshell, think of them as Baby Vs. Cake!

No, we're not mad, they're cool! Seriously, these things rock!

Recently, we have taken a few things on board, and have changed a couple of things about our business, and the cake smash was one of the things we've changed.

The cake we used previously, was iced. This was proving difficult for some children to get through to the cake, and to be honest, we didn't think it was messy enough (yes, that's right, we're complaining as it was too clean!).
So we've changed to a Giant Cupcake, that can be made pink or blue, and as it's no longer iced, but frosted, then it makes a much bigger mess!

Don't worry about the mess, as we use a big white vinyl sheet that covers the floor, and this catches most of the mess!

So, when we met with this client, and we discussed the cake smash with them, they booked.

The arrangements were made for the cake (These cakes are made fresh, by hand by a local baker).

On the day of the session, we had a quick discussed with the client when we arrived, the equipment was setup (We use a completely mobile studio, so we use a Studio background, and real studio lights to ensure the best, studio quality photos can be captured in your own home), and we were ready to go!

And, the destruction began!

Now, usually, things can take a few minutes to get started, and for things to get messy. And, this session was the same.

This little girl for a while seemed more interested in the butterflies that were on the top of the cupcake, than the actual cake itself.

One by one, she picked them off.

Examined them.

Tasted them.

Then....Omm nom nom...

Gone!..

Once she realised that she was allowed to eat the rest of the cake, then things got a whole lot messier!

She seemed to really enjoy making a mess with the cake, and that's the idea! The messier, the better!

Obviously, there is some clean up to do after a session like this, but the client was more than happy to help with this.

Now, this session was a little different, as it was not only this little ones birthday, but she also shared her birthday with her older sister too (what are the chances of that eh?)

So, we arranged to go back a few days later, and get some photo of her older sister too, not a cake smash, as she is 16, and we wasn't sure she'd be up for a cake smash!

Sadly, the day of the session she was ill, so we postponed until just a few days ago (luckily, we always keep some flexibility in the diary, just in case!)

So, we went back to capture photos of the two of them together, and some individual photos too.

Again, after a discussion with the client to work out what she was looking for from the session, we began the session.

I think that these two, look great together!

 And, the big sister certainly seemed to enjoy having her photos taken too!

Why not have some photos of your little ones (and bigger ones) taken too?

Simply contact us to arrange your session.

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{ Wedding Offer For Register Office Services }

Congratulations!


You're getting married! It's a day you have no doubt planned for since you were a child, hours and hours of thought and preparation go into a wedding.


But, it can be very expensive. By the time you've got the dress, the suit, sorted the Bridesmaids, Page Boys, Cars, reception, catering, rings as well as about a thousand and one other things, there can be very little money for a Photographer.


Well, if you thought that you couldn't afford a professional photographer for your wedding, then we may be able to help.

Wedding Photography From BTC Photography
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If you're getting married in the Cleethorpes Register office in 2012, then we can offer you:


We will photograph Your arrival at the ceremony, the ceremony itself, and take care of the group shots afterwards, as well as the informal "candid" photos too.


You will be given a disc containing 25 of your favorite photos from the day in high resolution, ready to print as you wished, and a 12"x10" Photo of your choice ready to be framed. And, you will also get a web friendly version of these images, that are perfect for Facebook albums, digital photo frames, or just using as a wallpaper on your phone.


You will get all of this for just £95!


And, if you want to add extras, such as Coverage of the Bridal Preparations, then this can be done for just £50. You want me to attend and cover the reception, then an additional two hours, would be just £75!


Now, if you add the Bridal Preparation and the Reception coverage, it comes to £225, still a bargain, and you will also get up to 30 images of your choice on the disc!


Why not contact us, and discuss your wedding with us..


Ben.

{ New Products - Grimsby, Lincolnshire Family, Toddler & Baby Portrait Photographer }

We spend a lot of time looking for new products, and new suppliers who can offer us something different.

So, a few months ago, our lab changed the way that we order prints, and gave us different software to place the orders through. At first, it was cumbersome. We'd been using the same software since we started using this particular lab, and it worked well. Sure it had it's flaws, but it worked.

But, the new software is quicker (Now we know how to use it properly!) and has a few more options, and checks to ensure that everything is right.

A few days ago, we had a call from the lab manager. He calls every so often to check things are okay, and if there is anything that we feel they could do help us.

He also talks about new products that they can offer. So, when he mentioned their new photo gifts, we thought 'Hmm, lets try these!'

So, we ordered a sample, and it arrived with us the other day.

So, here is our new Photo Mug. Yes, it's a mug.

Makes a perfect gift for Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, or just for yourself if you want. Simply choose an image from you session, and you can even personalize it with your own message too if you want!

Available either at your Sales Preview, or from the On-Line gallery for just £15.

Also, Now available is a new Wall Display Frame.

This is a whopper of a frame, measuring  18"x45" and holding three 12"x12" Prints, it is available for a limited time for just £100 including the three images of your choice.

The frame will be increasing to £125 in the future, so grad them while it's at the lower price!

If you would like more information, about these, or any of our products, or would like to ask about booking a session then just contact us:

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{ Louth Family Photography Session - BTC Photography, Grimsby, Louth, Lincolnshire Baby, Child & Family Photographer }

As many of you know, we are completely mobile, and we travel far and wide. Mainly within North/North East Lincolnshire, but we have also had sessions in Lincolnshire, and even as far away as Northampton!

So, again, we were contacted by a customer who lives in Louth. We have been to Louth more than a few times in the last couple of years. A booking was made, and off we went.

When we arrived, there a nice parking spot right opposite the house, lovely!

So, a quick introduction, and I get the gear from the car. Being mobile does mean that we can't travel light!

And once setup, we soon had the kids wanting their photos taken.

Sometimes they're a little nervous about having them taken, but with a little bit of play involved, they soon relax.

Three kids here, two boys and a girl, the eldest.

And, as well as the usual contemporary portraits, we also capture some fun shots too...

Now, we all have the same photos of our kids, you know the ones, the typical head and shoulders, school portrait types. We all have them, even we do!

And, yes we do take them, and we will capture these on every shoot, grandparents love them!

But, I prefer the more relaxed, fun type of images, that's what makes us different. Our sessions are more relaxed, letting the kids play, and let their individual character and personality come through.

We also, where possible like to get a Family Portrait too, sometimes the parents are adamant that they're not having their photo taken, but, when the kids ask, well who can say no?

But, without permission, that one's not for sharing!

All in all, we had a lot of fun, throwing balls, posing with flowers. The kids enjoyed themselves, and Mum (and Grandma) was happy with the results too.

At the end of the day, we want it to be "Your Photos, Your Way"

Why not book your own portrait session with us?

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{ 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.

Contact us to book your own photo session

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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!

Why not have us cover your wedding too?
Just get in touch, and we can discuss this with 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...

If you wanted to book a cake smash, or a regular photo session with us then simply get in touch..


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