I go back to school

Yes, I was back at school today....not with pencil case but camera bag to photograph the wonderful children at a Sheffield Primary School. Deputy head teacher, whose wedding I photographed 7 years ago, asked me to spend the day with the children to produce a set of feel-good images to decorate the walls of the school reception and feature on their website. From Bollywood dancing, cornet lessons, philosophy class to knitting and chess clubs, there was so much going on and I really enjoyed the experience and meeting the children. Photographing schools in this way is a great opportunity to show off their unique and vibrant environments in a lively yet natural way.

Ned in the frame with Mummy & Daddy

Had a great day today with little Ned and his Mum & Dad. Ned's Dad had given Mum a photoshoot for Christmas with the aim of printing up the results to decorate the walls of their home. Ned was great and really seemed to enjoy himself and the attention. We spent a few hours at home and then headed over to the local park where he managed a few steps with help from Mummy & Daddy. [caption id="attachment_59" align="aligncenter" width="490" caption="Ned with Daddy

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Spring Summer fashion shoot.....in the ice!

Just got back from a fab shoot for womenswear retailer Foundation. Warming up nicely now after a really chilly day (minus 2 degrees!!). Our models were superstars, braving the icy conditions wearing nothing but next season's light and floaty looks made for much sunnier temperatures. We did the shoot at Baileys near Ross on Wye - a truly unique shop selling an eclectic mix of vintage and new bits and bobs for the home and garden so I was in my element with a wealth of rustic, aging backdrops to choose from (flaky paint = photographers' porn!).  The light though was a dream - wonderful golden winter sunlight. See the results on Foundation's website - here are a few of my favourites.