Where Does the Time Go? - Baby photography in North London
Where on earth does the time go? This family booked me 12 months ago to document their baby's first year and this is the final session!
I absolutely love it when newborn clients decide to book me for the 12 months package because to me this is the year that their child will change the most! They really do look like three different children and never again in their lives will such a transformation happen in a year.
I love all my clients, and I love all children but I have to say I have a real soft spot for this adorable little boy and the photos from all three sessions are among my favourites that I've ever taken. At the end of this post I've included two photos from his first two sessions so you can see that the cuteness has been there from day one!
6 months ago he looked like this:
And here he is when he was just a few days old - one of my all time favourite newborn photographs:
Sporty Headshot - West london Business Portrait Photographer
This is Dan Henderson who came to me looking for some new headshots to help him build his career as a TV sports reporter. He was recommended to me by the lovely celebrity agent Julia Champion having photographed a number of her clients in the past.
We needed to take photographs of Dan to reflect his career but still maintain a cool vibe and my first thought was to find a good looking spectator stand at a sporting venue.
Well, this was harder than it sounds but we eventually stumbled upon the Linford Christie Stadium in West London which had just the thing. Not only that, but we were able to make use of the running track which made for some very stylish looking shots with all the cool track markings in the background.
I particularly enjoy doing business headshots - I always talk to my clients beforehand to work out exactly what they need to convey in the images and then I taylor-make the session to fit. It really keeps me on my toes and thinking creatively.
Boys Boys Boys - Elstree Family Photographer
I have just one little boy at home, and even one little boy can be a handful at times. But I'm going to stop saying things like that since photographing a family a few weeks ago who have 6 children under the age of 8, AND this wonderful family of four brothers who I photographed really recently.
Parents like this deserve a medal in my opinion and should be awarded one, like, every day! I absolutely love photographing large families because each and every child is so different. It really keeps me on my toes and I love getting to know them and working out what kind of approach to take with each child. What will make one kid laugh their heads off will make another look at you with a completely blank expression - I love the challenge.
This family were an utter joy to work with and yet again I had the pleasure of photographing such polite children who listened carefully to my gentle instructions and did everything I asked with ease. It's so lovely when I meet kids like that, and I can't tell you how much easier it makes my job. I really couldn't be happier with this series of photos.
Simply Gorgeous - Kentish Town Family Photographer
This was one of those shoots that went well from start to finish thanks to the fantastic attitude of this gorgeous family. The kids were so polite, fun and relaxed which made my job a breeze plus the house was to die for. I really couldn't have asked for anything more.
I was told that a photographer used to live in this house and he used one of the rooms as his studio - I'm not surprised. It was one of the best houses that I've ever been to for a session with natural light flooding in from the huge windows in almost every room. Perfect conditions for a natural light photographer like myself.
Often when I arrive at a session the kids are very excited about getting their photos taken, and when this happens I like to get my camera out almost straight away before the novelty wears off. This was one of those sessions and I couldn't be happier with the images we got - so relaxed and full of personality.
Crouch End Newborn Photography
Newborns! Don't you just love them? So tiny, delicate and sleepy, well, some of the time anyway.
This little chap was so well behaved for the whole session so we were able to move him around into different positions and locations without too much trouble. Plus, it was another stunning property with lovely window light and gorgeous furniture which always makes for a great set of photographs.
I'm always alarmed at how amazing (and awake) the mummies look when I turn up to photograph newborn babies. I came across a photo of myself the other day when my own son was a few days old, and let me tell you, my image was a far cry from this glamourous mum. Elasticated waistbands were my new best friend for several months after the birth.
But anyway, back to this gorgeous family. I really was spoilt for choice as to where to photograph him; every room was decorated to perfection with gorgeous colours and textures which I always look out for when I turn up for a home session. I particularly loved the muted tones of the master bedroom where we did the majority of the photographs, this colour palette really suits a sleepy newborn image.
