Jemma's 21st Birthday

Hi.

I was recently asked to take some shots for a friend's 21st Birthday.  She just wanted some shots of herself and her boyfriend, and her family and friends.  They were taken in her garden and at a restuarant before a celebratory meal out.  Normally I like to take people out on location to parks or woods etc and do more artistic shots, however on this occasion we were limited for time.  Here's just a few of the shots I took.

Nicole & Taylor

Hello and welcome.

With the warm weather that we've been having lately, I thought I'd seize the opportunity to take some action shots, whilst at the same time trying out some new settings to freeze the action. 

I met my daughter and grandchildren at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough for a bit of a session.  My youngest son also accompanied us. 

Nicole & Taylor

Hello

I recently took a visit to Sacrewell Farm with Nicole and Taylor, my grandchildren, specifically to do a photoshoot.  When we got there the weather was gorgeously sunny, but wouldn't you know it, after about half an hour, the rain came down and didn't stop.  We did however get a few lovely photo's, then went over to my daughters house to finish off the session.

Now I know this isn't a child shot, but I do love it.  First I bumped up the brightness & contrast using a curves layer.  I wanted a vintage look, so I ran an action on it (Creamy Chocolate Black & White), from The Coffee Shop blog.  Then I ran a Vignette action to darken the corners.  The Coffee Shop is run by Rita, she has some amazing Photoshop actions, and best of all they're free....now how good is that.

Here's a shot of Nicole, running off to see the animals.  I love these type of shots that show a little bit of action, yet keep a little mystery.  Look at her cute little wellies, and those gorgeous curls at the back of her head.



Now, what's all this then....

How's this for a cheeky smile...and look who's been kissing the girls...(tooth missing).

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Now here's some shots we took in an improvised studio at my daughters house, when we came back after it started to rain.

There....just a few....there are many more as I'm sure you'll guess.  Can't wait until the next session....apparently Nicole has a tutu and a wand, now that should be fun.

Take care

Deborah Jane

Karl and Nathan

Hi there...

At the weekend I had a mini photoshoot with two brothers Karl and Nathan.

I enjoyed capturing these two energetic youngsters.  I'd forgotten how boisterous boys can be though...It's a long time since my own children were that age.