Spring… A most favourite time of the year! The bluebells were high and abundant at Badbury clumps this year. The Baileys organised an Openspace portrait session as a present for their parents. It was my first ever time taking a large groups pictures, 10 people in all!

We all had great fun, as you can see below.


When you get to Badbury Clumps you need to find the rope swing… It is mainly for adults!


A simple image to create and one that is now hanging in their dining room.


Both of these images are a little different to what I normally photograph on a portrait session i.e. not natural photography. But the subjects were more than willing for me to try out my new Lensbaby 3G!

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I love capturing images of large family groups. There is always something going on between people; conversation, play etc. It also relaxes everyone as they are out numbering me 9:1. I tend to use either Badbury Clumps or Great Coxwell for these large groups as it gives the children freedom to run and explore.

Below are some of Nancy’s family at the clumps.




The Light was fantastic on this day, breaking through the trees and casting its golden rays.

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Another favourite location of mine is the woods. Badbury clumps was the perfect place for three brothers to let off some energy and give me a chance to capture some perfect natural moments. The bluebells were out in full as well so we couldn’t go wrong really.


This is a typical gorgeous natural portrait that Openspace Photography produce.


A bit of sitting and a bit of running, they all make for a great image.

Tags: spring, spring portraits, childrens portraits, fun, leaves, bluebells, badbury clumps