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We had to postpone the Michell Family photo shoot in Cornwall multiple times as it just would not stop raining! But eventually, we decided to just go for it and the sun agreed and came out in all its glory! The North Cornish coast was the perfect backdrop to capturing beautiful moments for this young family, and I enjoyed every minute of our time together!
It was so much fun popping into London to meet up Sirpa & Timo (whose elopement I shot allll the way back in 2011!) and spend some time documenting them on the South Bank with their son Sami. I love catching up with old clients and hearing about what’s happening in their lives. It also feels super special to get to capture new important moments for them to treasure in the form of a family session.
The weather might have been a bit drizzly and grey, but it sure didn’t dampen the smiles!
Lydia got in touch to arrange a Family Session, as she had managed to gather her whole family, who are spread over great distances, together in order to spend Christmas in Cornwall. On a slightly damp and grey day, we made full use of the beautiful garden outside their rented cottage and captured this special moment in time. The weather might have a been a bit on the chilly side, but all the jokes and laughter made for a warm couple of hours spent together!
Salty waves, sandy toes, and wide smiles. While the days are getting chillier and chillier in the UK, going through pictures from last month’s sunset family session on Venice Beach in California certainly helped fill me with a warm glow! There’s something pretty magical about an ocean bathing in golden light, and it’s hard to find a more perfect setting for family photography than a beach with plenty of room for everyone to run around. Pour a cuppa and join me in a little bit of California dreaming below!
This London family session was a little bit different! With three generations attending, this was by far the largest group I’ve ever done a Together Session with. The shoot itself was a birthday present to Lida, the matriarch of the family, from her children. It was a rare occasion having all her family on the same continent, which made it that much more special to capture this moment of time for her.
Because Lida simply loved blossoms and wanted to capture all the members of her family individually, we made many pretty portraits inside the blossoming trees, ignoring the funny looks we might have gotten from passers-by! While it was a little bit hectic trying to get everyone organised, I loved the exuberant energy and all the laughter and teasing between siblings – old and young.
Happy Birthday, Lida, you really are a gorgeous lady, inside and out! x
