Hollie the Cat

I have a cat called Willow.  Those on FB will have seen him plenty of times, however he never likes having his photo taken and is more interested in food.  So it was nice to get an opportunity even a brief one, while at my sisters to take a couple of images of her cat Hollie.  Hollie is now a mature lady, but is still mischievous and is into everything.  She did not seem to mind having her picture taken and in fact was a little bit intrigued by the camera. I am sure you will agree that she is a pretty little cat and a purrrrfect model.

Mandy & Tim Pre-Wedding at Monk Fryston Hall

Today I met up with the lovely Mandy and ever so crazy Tim at Monk Fryston Hall in North Yorkshire.  As you can see that last weekend snow was still evident when we took these shots. Mandy & Tim live in the Midlands and they had been up to Yorkshire to visit relatives, so this was a great opportunity to meet up and discuss their wedding and do the photo shoot.  I am really looking forward to photographing these guys when they get married in April, it looks like it is going to be great fun indeed.

Superstars of 2011

Images from my some of my weddings from last year. My Brides and Grooms are all superstars every one of them, so thank you guys for being fantastic and fun to work with.  So who will be staring in my video selection this year?

Long Family Portrait

Brought the white background out for these high-key shots.  Graham had contacted me just before Christmas for a voucher as a present for his wife Linda.  We did do a few shots outside in the garden, but we were loosing the light and the weather was turning for the worst.  So the background was set up and shots were taken inside.  Fun seemed to be had by all, even the kids enjoyed themselves, to say they do not like having their photograph taken.  One person who did seem to enjoy himself, was Graham.

Elizabeth Grace's Christening

Following on from my recent photo shoot with Elizabeth and Amy the other week.  I had the biggest pleasure in photographing Elizabeth's Christening last Sunday, at Hartshead Church where her Mum & Dad married almost 4 years to the day, in which I took the wedding photographs.  Elizabeth's Christening Gown, Bonnet & Bib were made from Amy's wedding dress and oh boy she look cute in it.  Elizabeth was very good and was extremely adorable as well, as her family all made a fuss of her on her special day.  Pity I was not allowed to take photographs of the actual christening as the vicar was on good form, as Amy, Matthew & Elizabeth acted as Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, along with the congregation playing lambs, angels, shepherds and wise men, with the Vicar wearing a flat cap and brandishing a rake to "Clean the Stables out".  Afterwards it was up the the Black Horse Inn, where family group shots were taken, with plenty of mingling and children shots.  It was lovely afternoon and it was great to catch up with Amy & Matthew's family and friends again.

A Yorkshire Winter Wedding

Turner Family Portrait

It was lovely to catch up with the Turner family last weekend.   I had photographed Felicity & Andrew's wedding nearly 5 years ago and we had kept in touch.  Several years ago I photographed Felicity's family portrait, along with their cats, so this time it was Andrew's family, as  Felicity had bought Andrew's mum a portrait voucher for mothers day. We had good fun and got some great shoots, along with some cheeky ones.  I know that they are very pleased with the results and excited in getting