Angela & Jamie's Wedding

Beamish Hall was the setting for Angela and Jamie's wedding. Admittedly it rained pretty much all day, but it didn't really matter. We just worked around the weather - I was lucky to have Lottie helping me out that day. We got wet and everyone else stayed dry! See the last photo as evidence (courtesy of one of the guests) :)

Regardless of the weather everyone had a lovely day, and they were a fabulous couple to photograph.

Puppies

These beautiful little puppies (part of a litter of 9) were just one week old when I photographed them last week. Their Mum is Chocolate who I photographed for my good friends Ben and Ali, when she was just a puppy herself. All nine are gorgeous and healthy and there are still a few for sale. If you are interested, contact Ben or Ali on 01434 618350 - but be quick as I might just buy them all myself!
I'll definitely be photographing them again soon, so check back for an update.

Horse Portraits

I fell a little bit in love with Riley when I photographed him a couple of weeks ago. He is an absolutely stunning horse but also has a lovely temperament. I'm sure a lot of credit should go to his dedicated owner Christine who obviously loves him to bits.

Swallows

I took these pictures a couple of weeks ago, of a family of Swallows who have been living outside my house. They nested here last year too - it was so lovely to see them come back again this Summer. I counted five little beaks and have found myself watching them for ages. The Mum & Dad zipping back and forward to feed the babies. As I got out of the car this morning I saw the whole family fly out the nest. They'll be here for the summer and then back off to Africa for the Winter - What amazing little creatures!

Angela & Jamie's Portrait

In preparation for Angela and Jamie's wedding later this month, this was their portrait session with me. There were a few nerves beforehand but they seemed to quickly disappear. I'm really looking forward to the wedding day...see you both soon!

Tara, Willam & Harvey

This was a portrait session with Tara and her two thorughbreds, William & Harvey. It was clear to see that Tara dotes on her horses...and it's always a joy to capture this lovely relationship.

Family Portrait Shoot

This was a recent portrait session done on a sunny day at the family's home, which I think is a great way for people to feel more relaxed in front of the camera. The kids were brilliant and we discovered that telling Laura not to smile or laugh under any circumstance was a sure fire way to get a grin out of her.

Portraits - Jo & Simon

In preparation for their wedding at Eslington Villa this summer, this was Jo & Simon's portrait session with me. We did the session in Newcastle city centre, wandering around picking out interesting spots as backdrops.
I look forward to seeing you both on the wedding day :)