Why is it most of my photo-shoots are reserved for the likes of new born babies and toddlers? I had a recent photo-shoot with 3 teenage brothers and their little nephew. I believe the inspiration for the shoot was to get some new pictures for their gran mother. I am sure she will be delighted with these new pictures of her handsome grandchildren.
My sister in law Melanie grabbed the opportunity to have a quick photo-shoot while the studio was set up. My 2 nephews Zack and Caleb and niece Penny were in the studio to get some updated individual and group shots done. Zack who is renowned for his Chandler Bing smile, so by just chatting and joking with him I was able to avoid this and also not directly asking him to smile. We did discover however that the Chandler Bing smile may be hereditary as Penny would close her eyes down to a squint everything she would smile, something she had never done before.
Professional Studio PhotoShoot
This was Lynsay and Roy’s first photo-shoot with their 2 lovely children Cameron and Rachel. Both Cameron and Rachel were a delight to photograph; they both followed my instructions well and were full of angelic smiles and belly laughs during the session. Cameron was able to help me improve my collection of jokes as we exchanged them throughout the entire session. There was a bit of uncertainty about what to wear so I think mum and da brought the children’s entire wardrobe. In the end we fitted in shots with 3 different outfits, plenty of variety.
Relaxed and Fun Professional Studio PhotoShoot
I had photographed Cerys and David before in the studio but children grow up so quickly so mum (Carla) wanted some updated images. Cerys was so easy to photograph and enjoyed every minute of the shoot however things were a bit different for David. He just simply was not in the mood even though mum tried her best with chocolate bribery and promises of exiting afternoon activities; however the perseverance paid off and I was able to capture a nice collection of images.
Relaxed and Fun Professional Studio PhotoShoot
I am scheduled to photograph Geraldine and Sean’s wedding later this year however they wanted to get some pictures of their two children, Niamh and Erin photographed in a relaxed and fun but at the same time professional studio. Both girls turned up in their very pretty matching dress which made for lovely individual images and also images of the two girls together. I also got mum and dad involved in some of the pictures making for some treasured family shots. Niamh was a little star on the day and was not shy at all about getting her pictures taken and setting a good example for her little sister Erin.
Relaxed and Fun Professional Studio PhotoShoot
I first photographed Allyssa when she was just 8 days old, now she was returning for some updated photographs for her parents Jenni and David. Jenni originally just want a 1 hour photoshoot in my new studio; however I suggested that we should end the session with a cake smash after all it was Allyssa’s 1st birthday. Jenni had never heard of a cake smash before so I explained what it was all about and let her see some images of previous cake smashes. She thought it would be a great idea so we agreed to add the cake smash to the end of the photoshoot. Allyssa was adorable during here photoshoot with several outfit changes, with 20 minutes to go she was introduced to the cake and her eye lit up. At first she was a bit apprehensive and after many glancing looks at here mum and dad she tentatively tastes the cake; before long she had torn into the cake and had both hand full. I could hardly hold the camera still from laughing as she eagerly munched her was through some rather large chunks of cake, she was loving it. However like all good things it had to end and she was not too happy when she was separated from the cake. Mum and dad quickly cleaned here up while I cleaned up the crumbs and had a sneaky bit of the delicious cake that was left.
Wedding Photography – Lodge on the Loch Lomond, Luss. Ashley and Stephen met 33 years ago when they both started primary school together and soon became high school sweethearts. This wedding had been a long time coming and Ashley was determined that everything would be planned to the nth degree, nothing was going to spoil this day that she had dreamt about for so long.
Wedding Lodge on the Loch, Luss
I started my day by photographing Laura and her bridesmaid’s final preparations at Laura’s house. The boys were getting ready and leaving from a house just around the corner so a quick dash along the street meant I could capture a few images of the men leaving in the wedding cars. Back at the bride’s home there was a last minute panic with the discovered there was only 3 laces for 4 dresses; however thanks to some clever thinking by one of the bridesmaids (Catherine) they did manage to lace up 4 dress only using 3 laces.
Glenskirlie Castle Wedding
I have known Debbie for a number of years; we first met after her sister Angela booked me to photographer here wedding back in 2011. Debbie who was a keen amateur photographer at the time had taken a look at my website and was impressed with some of my images. So much so she phoned and asked if there was any chance she could assist me with a wedding shoot. She was keen to see what was involved and learn for the experience. I am always impressed when people show initiative and a willingness to learn so had no hesitation inviting her along to my next booked wedding. Debbie assisted me for a full year and had a great eye for detail and composition. She consistently captured images I had missed or didn’t see during the day; exactly what an assistant/2nd shoot should be doing. Debbie had to hang up her camera and take a step back from weddings when she fell pregnant with their daughter Penny. She did however get in touch straight away when Grant popped the question to make sure I was available to photograph their special day. The venue was to be the House for the Art Lover in Bellahouston park in Glasgow. For those who do not know this building was designed in 1900 for a competition by the famous Scottish architect/designer Charles Rennie Macintosh. For 90 years Mackintosh’s concept remained merely that, an unrealised design on paper, until 1989 when Graham Roxburgh, the Consulting Engineer, who had been responsible for restoring the Mackintosh interiors in nearby Craigie Hall had the idea to build the House for an Art Lover.
The House for an Art Lover
Here are a few images captured at Maureen’s and Derek’s wedding yesterday. The service was held at St Patricks church in Coatbridge and then it was off to the Popinjay Hotel in Lanark for the rest of the day. The day went without a hitch and everyone looked to be having a great time.
Maureen & Derek’s Wedding, The Popinjay Hotel, Rosebank, Lanark
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