Archive for March, 2009

Seven days of sweetness

March 03 2009

I could photograph newborns forever.

This is my second newborn shoot. I was very excited to get the opportunity to photograph little Dan. He was so perfect in every way – as only newborns can be. Dan weighed in at 10lb 13oz’s when he arrived into the world. I’m smiling as I write this because obviously he really didn’t care too much for having his picture taken and didn’t know what all the fuss was about. I had to be quick and he was awake most of the time. He just wanted to snuggle in with mummy (a much better option of course) but he gave me my five minutes and chilled out on the bean bag while I snapped away at his perfect little feet, hands, head, … I could go on. He put his foot down at being moved about – that wasn’t going to happen.
Broody fix over… for now.

These photos are pretty much straight out of camera – except for the black and white conversions.



You’ve got one minute left lady…





Thank-you Sinead for letting me photograph him.

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Clairissa & Rebecca

March 03 2009

Well I’m back and I’m soooo behind.
This week has been pretty busy so I’ve a bit of catching up to do with the blog posts.
Its good to be spending more time outside with the camera so no complaints there. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting lots of new people this week including one little man who was only seven days old – but more on that later.
The week started off last Saturday morning when Clairissa (who has appeared on my blog recently) introduced me to her little sister Rebecca (cute as a button). Saturday was bright and dry – yeah!! I have been really lucky with the weather lately so I’m really hoping my luck stays with me for the next two weeks because I’ve loads of outdoor shoots. I’m checking the weather now more often than the local farmers.
Rebecca had lots of fun and we managed to squeeze in swings, slides, flower-picking, running, chasing, dressing up – phew! Two-year olds can really keep you on your toes.

Here are some of their pics.

I recently purchased a beautiful pettiskirt for ‘little girl shoots’ which Rebecca had no problems modelling for me…

Daddies girls

Although they make you work hard at this age, they are so much fun :)

I don’t know why I didn’t include this one in my last post. I love it.

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Stevie & Leanne

March 03 2009

I’m supposed to be on holiday today but I really wanted to post Stevie and Leanne’s engagement shoot photos before I head out.

Gorgeous morning, gorgeous location, gorgeous people – what more could a photographer ask for.
It was a real joy to photograph this session and I had a feeling it would be.
Leanne and Stevie were so warm, relaxed and happy in each others company there was little I had to do but shoot. It helps these sessions when couples totally trust their photographer and just go with it. There were so many great photos in the end I found it hard to edit them so this is quite a long post! I won’t say much more because I hope that the pictures speak for themselves. I’ll be shooting their Wedding in June and I can’t wait.

I am constantly inspired by Denise Bovee (among many others) and I’m stealing inspiration from her on some of my editing choices here. Thanks Denise.

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When not taking pictures of kids and sculptures…

March 03 2009

I’m chilling out a little this week after after being completely snowed under in design and photography for the last while.
Getting Married in Northern Ireland’s Spring edition has finally reached the shelves and I thought I’d post just a snippet of the photoshoots and design layouts that keep me so busy. There may be a few juicy treats for brides-to-be here also. Look out for the upcoming ‘Getting Married Show’ which will be happening in June!

I loved finding the front cover on the shelf in the local newsagents –
it was just as exciting this time round!
Our model was Zara from Alison Campbell Model Agency, Belfast.

The location for the ‘Maid in the Manor’ bridesmaid shoot was Parkanaur, County Tyrone and the model was the lovely Lisa.








And the full shot of that cover dress,
available from Reflection Bridal Studio, Belfast…

Zara really suited this dress. The arch behind her is actually the frame of a large mirror which is showing what is in front of the model – including me! I had to position myself exactly in front of her so I wouldn’t appear in mirror. Luckily it worked and I didn’t need to photoshop myself out afterwards. I love the light from the windows in the grand room of this very old manor house, (Dating back to the 1600s).
We are lucky to have some great locations for weddings and photoshoots not too far away in Northern Ireland. Pity its always raining though!

And all sorts of other ‘weddingy’ stuff…

I love Kozo’s stationery :)

We also used one of the images from the shoot for the new Getting Married show material and branding.
Wonderful design here by Jo, our Creative director.

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