Lifestyle Model Shoots

One of the lovely things about photography is that you never stop learning, improving and being inspired by others, so I undertake quite a lot of training courses over an average year. I've recently returned from a course up in the Lake District run by Contemporary Photographic Training (CPT). The course was really related to the Business side of photography but we did a bit of shooting too. Here are a few images that were shot during a really fun hands-on day with Bath/Bristol based Photographer Jo Hansford. The models were great to work with and it was a pleasure to meet Jo and learn more about her approach to Lifestyle Shoots.

We shot some family images with children in the morning - here are a few favourites:

Then in the afternoon - we did another shoot with a young couple - here are a few of those:

Thanks go in no particular order to all the models, to Jo, and to the CPT team - Catherine, Jane, Ali, Mel and David and to my fellow course buddies. A great few days with far too much lovely food!

Outdoor Family Portraits Watford

This session was done a few weeks back when the bluebells were still in flower... just taken me a little while to post them! I love to go to Cassiobury park and the local woods to get natural photos of children and familes. It's often surprisingly quiet so you can get some great shots without lots of people in the background. Here are a few favourites from the session.

Family Portraits

I'm often asked to take a big photo of everyone .. Mum, Dad, children, Grandchildren, Cousins, Aunties, Dogs ... lots different age groups and lots of children. During these sessions I always try to get lots of different images of the families both together and separately as well as the big group photo. Here are a few examples:

Watford Peace Hospice Fundraising Event

I recently took some photos at a family day to help raise money for the Watford Peace Hospice. The event took place at Hunton Park - a beautiful venue - and was organised by the Peace Hospice to raise money. The Hospice and it's staff do a fantastic job day after day caring for the terminally ill and offering support to the families. There were stalls; bands; games; mini fairground rides; facepainting; bouncy castles and many other stalls and activities to keep everyone entertained. Unfortunately the British weather wasn't that kind to us on the day but there was still a pretty good turn out and all the children and families had a fun afternoon. Here are a few of the images.

Pictures are available through the website with 50% of proceeds being donated to the Peace Hospice.

St Oswalds Church Croxley Wedding

Here are a few images from Matt and Helen's Wedding at St Oswald's Church in Croxley. Wonderful ceremony followed by Reception at The Grange Northwood. Congratulations to the Newlyweds - wishing you every happiness in the future.

Children's Portraits Harefield

Some new portraits from a recent children's photo session in Harefield. Photos can be taken in your own garden where the children can play with their own things and go on the swings or trampoline or whatever they fancy doing. Sessions are relaxed and natural and there is no pressure on you or the children to "perform". Here are a few of my favorites:

Outdoor Portraits of Teenagers - Watford

Here are some images from a recent location shoot. These were taken at a Girls Photographic Party for a 13th Birthday. We wanted natural outdoor portraits of each of the girls. Everyone had a good time and here are a few of my favourite images.

















You can also have photos taken in your own home which work just as well. Here are a couple of examples.

Thank you girls you were all great - and a happy birthday to the lovely Grace.