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Wednesday, 26 March 2008

Camilla & Lexie in The Studio

This is the third session I have done with Millie and the second with Lexie - both had Newborn Portrait sessions and this time Mum wanted some sister shots. Lexie wasn't very happy, just getting to that stage of awareness but we soon had her laughing thanks to big sister Millie. Here are a couple of favourites from the session.

Saturday, 22 September 2007

Debra & Philip, Audley's Wood

Stuart had a great day with Debra and Philip, this was a real family affair right from the start. Debra and Philip had been together for a while and both had children. It was the children that really brought them together and they weren't going to forget that fact on their big day. The children played a very big part in the wedding and the whole event was more like a huge family party.
The ceremony itself took place at All Saints Church in Clatsford, Debra arrived in a very large stretch limousine and despite being with Philip for sometime was still very nervous. However the nerves soon abated when she saw Philip for the first time as she came down the aisle and the ceremony was full of fun and laughter.
After the ceremony the couple left for their reception at Audley's Wood near Basingstoke where the party continued. The venue was decorated with brightly coloured balloons (for children of all ages, including Stuart of course), and the festivities were lively indeed. After the formal meal a band took over and the family all partied well into the night - Philip even took a turn on the mike and belted out a couple of cracking songs. A great day was had by all, including Stuart who does like a good boogie!

Friday, 7 September 2007

Claire & Nick, Compton Acres

Claire and Nick are a lovely couple, shy and quite private people, they have been together a while and have a lovely little girl. Stuart new he was going to have a good day with Claire and Nick after their pre-shoot down on Sandbanks beach. The couple were just very relaxed and to them their wedding day was about family and children especially their gorgeous daughter.

The day itself was true to their thoughts and desires, a lovely family event, gentle, fun and romantic. Stuart did manage to take Claire and Nick off for a small break without the children, and they were glad to have a little 'them' time, which also allowed Stuart to capture some tender moments, in the beautiful grounds of Compton Acres.

Not the large type of wedding we are used to covering, but wonderful all the same, and the evening did end up with a great band and plenty of dancing, whilst other guests just wandered amongst the lovely Chinese gardens.