The Harris’s were looking for their first ‘proper’ family portrait and I am delighted they chose me. We decided to meet in a location that was central to where we both lived and Buscot weir was the perfect place. Trees, Fields, Water and a Willow Dome what more could a outdoor portrait photographer need… Both parents were full of energy and laughter and it really shows in the images captured for them.


Bubbles are a favourite of mine and the children.


Openspace Portrait sessions are always fun.


I love this image I captured in front of the water at Buscot. The family are relaxed and the shot come together, simple and effective.

Tags: outdoor portraits, family portraits, buscot, bubbles, willow, leaves, fields

James and Lucy mum got in touch with me to organise a Portrait Session in winter. It was for a Valentine present for her husband. I love winter in England as we get a completely different type of light. Lucy was quite nervous but you couldn’t tell in the image below. The wind blew and lifted her hair and created a wonderful capture.



James was a complete monkey and reminded me of my little boy of the same age.

Tags: natural, outdoor portraits, willow, woods, childrens portraits, winter

This was such a happy Openspace Portrait session. The Seward’s were in the process of moving abroad and Mum wanted a present for Dad. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. The star of the show is the person you cannot see though, it’s the girl Aunt. She made them both giggle and laugh pretty much throughout the 1hr session. You always get out what you put in…


This was the first attempt at using my new Lens Baby. The stars are part of the lens and not added afterwards in any program. A fantastic capture of a natural smile. An image I still use now for promotion.

Tags: natural, outdoor portraits, wiltshire, woods, willow, leaves, star lens, roves farm, lens baby