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.

Cameron, Joe, Toby - Win Green Dorset

Went for a wander this weekend with the boys to one of our favourite spots, Win Green just outside Shaftesbury in Dorset. Its the highest point in the area and on a clear day you can see for miles around. It was a beautiful sunny winter day and not wanting to waste this rare occasion we set off for a good few hours. Now there is a track known as the Sheep Drove ( for fairly obvious reasons) which runs from Win Green right along a ridge line for about 20 or so miles ending in the city of Salisbury in Wiltshire. We weren't attempting to go that far today, might be just a bit too much for small legs! But a few miles would be good. After about twenty minutes or so we came across this burnt out car - a real eye sore in such a beautiful spot - but a perfect opportunity for me to get some great shots of the boys. The juxtaposition of the very urban burnt out car wreck with the stunning and serene Dorset countryside made for some very eye-catching shots.

Sarah & Lauren Studio session with Courtenay

Launch Day!! :D

Finally. At long long long last. The work is complete - the new sites are launched. After months and months of painful decisions, questions, bafflement, fear and excitement - and the longest week in history - we finally have two entirely separate sites, all under the new Courtenay Photographic logo and colours.

So weddings are remaining at www.courtenayphotographic.co.uk, but pregnancy & baby have moved entirely to - www.thepregnancyphotographer.co.uk.

Please do go have a look, and let us know what you think - it's always great to receive feedback!

Clare's Pregnancy Shoot in the Studio with Courtenay

Billy - Studio Session with Courtenay

Clarke Family Studio Session with Courtenay

Abell Family Studio session with Courtenay

Katie Studio session with courtenay

Barnes Family Studio Session with Courtenay

George Studio Session with Courtenay

Moorhouse Family 40th Birthday Bash at Home by Stuart

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!

Lucy & Graham, Crown Hotel Blandford Forum

Okay now this is another love story... Lucy and Graham first met at School at the tender ages of 14 and 15 and immediately fell in love. Now you might say this is very young and as with many things time will tell its own story. But for Lucy and Graham this was just the beginning of a long and beautiful road together. Their love continued to blossom throughout their school days and it soon became apparent that the couple were inseparable. School over and University loomed for Graham, would this find a way to intervene in the couples relationship - no way! Lucy and Graham kept in constant contact and would visit each other regularly and on Grahams return from University the couple finally moved in together, all that was now left to cement their relationship was marriage and Graham now with a good career in the family business popped the well expected question. Of course Lucy said yes at once and the fairy-tale was nearly complete.

On the big day I went to Lucy's house in the morning where she and her Bridesmaids and close family were getting ready. Excitement was the order of the day - not a nerve in sight... Lucy was just bursting with laughter and love and just couldn't wait to get her stunning dress on and get to her childhood sweetheart at the church.

Graham waiting at the church (St Mary's in Stalbridge), was also excited, but perhaps a little more nervous. at last Lucy arrived and the couple finally cemented their long love affair with the exchange of rings and beautiful vows.

Off to the reception at the Crown Hotel in Blandford forum, a real family affair. Both families obviously knew each other very well by now, and so this was indeed a very happy event as it seemed to be just one seamless family bubbling with pride and joy, glad to be finally officially united.

The evening saw the arrival of many many friends that the infectious Lucy and Graham had gathered to them over the years. This gave way to a fantastic party that lasted well into the night, and from what I have heard since, some well into the next day!

Best wishes to you both Lucy and Graham you are a lovely couple.

Holly Pregnancy Shoot in the Studio with Courtenay

Hunter Family Studio Session with Courtenay

Coleman Family Studio Session with Courtenay

Camilla & Lexie Studio session with Courtenay

Tina's Pregnancy Session in the Studio with Courtenay

Marion's Pregnancy session in the studio with Courtenay