Wednesday 30 March 2016

Bacon butty breakfast: a documentary with my son...

Third time is a charm, eh?  This series came about quite unexpectedly.  It started with my eldest, a quick pit-stop after her swimming lesson on a Saturday morning for some toast and jam at Marino Lounge.  A firm favourite with our family for coffee, babychinnos, toast and lots more.

I documented my eldest, and loved the results so much that I decided to continue.  Even going so far as sitting at the same table - looking out onto the marine lake.

I love the personality that shines through in each set.  Miles having the most varied expressions.  Maybe that's his age, he's about to turn 5.  But I do think he has a quirk to his nature.  Not afraid to be silly - incredibly silly.

So here you go - the breakfast date series is complete.  These will be framed in my kitchen at some point soon!


***Afternote:  Blogger is seriously compressing images.  They look awful! (insert sad face)



Bacon butty breakfast:  a documentary with my son...













Thanks for looking ~ x Fleur x
www.fleurlouisephotography.co.uk





Friday 18 March 2016

Pencils, babychinos and toast: a documentary with my younger daughter...

It only seemed fair to document this.  A previous post shows some stolen (and preserved) moments with my eldest daughter while she enjoyed toast and jam at one of our favourite places to eat.  So when Poppi asked for a date morning with me, requesting breakfast out, I thought it was a great way to continue this series.

Poppi has always been content with me taking her picture.  And I've always told her that she should act like I'm not - "just be yourself sweetness."  And she has.  So much so that the photographer at my brother's wedding last autumn remarked on how he thought she didn't like the camera because she wouldn't look at him.  I had to correct him that she's fine with it - just not used to looking down the lens and more used to Mummy being the one at the other end.  He then knew to just ask for her attention if he wanted it.

But these are the moments I love.  I know many will argue that there needs to be connection - the eyes give that, but I like to observe - people watching is something I enjoy.  So naturally for me I lean towards shooting for the details of the moment, especially when it's my own kids and they are so used to it.  It's like a warm blanket.  It's comforting.  And the outcome is something we can treasure forever together and they can show to their children too.  "This is how Mummy sees me."  "Mummy wanted to remember these moments." "This is me being me."

And Poppi being her is so delicate.  She's a pocket rocket and will give everything and anything a go with full force and gumption when she's ready.  But she is equally reserved and quiet in her mannerisms and movements.  Particularly dextrous for her age and has always had a flair towards working things out slowly before diving in.  This is shown to me in the way she holds her cup at the edges - fingers outstretched, dainty, not clumsy.  And how she takes small bites from her carefully marmaladed (word?) toast, surveying where to take the next bite from....




So I give you:  Pencils, babychinos and  Marmalade toast:
A documentary with my younger daughter.



Please note:  I am having a breakfast date with my son soon - expect the last part of this series in due course!












Thanks for looking ~ Fleur x
www.fleurlouisephotography.co.uk





Tuesday 15 March 2016

Poppi ~ when you were 6...

Our strong willed, fun loving, witty little rocket in your pocket is turning 7!

Wow - this year is going quickly.  This one has always been happy to be in front of the camera - and has fallen in love with being behind it too.  *note to self: get around to clearing her memory card that she has nagged me about for a while.

Happy Birthday sweet little one.   May all the wishes you have for yourself and we have for you come true!
















Thank you for looking ~ Fleur x

www.fleurlouisephotography.co.uk




Saturday 5 March 2016

Toast & Jam: A documentary with my older daughter...

So I told myself at the beginning of this year, that after I finished my 365 I would concentrate on monthly shoots for myself.  Maybe within a certain theme, or styled, or trying something new....  But as the days and weeks have gone on I have gotten lost in life and my everyday work.  This diversion, has however sent me to a place where I feel I can play again.  Where I am happy.  And there's nothing wrong with spending time in your happy place is there?

I stumbled back to where I first found my love of photography.  Capturing the tiny moments - the pure everyday - dare I say mundane...?  Those moments you'd pass by or forget the next day.  Where details are documented and memories can be preserved.

So this is where I am at the moment - a mind full with aspirations of something artistically incredible (ha!); planned down to the most weeniest of details;  Having a 'photography plans/to do/must learn/must try' list as long as my arm.  But for now - while my littles are little and they are developing the most unique of characters I will strive to capture it all - in collections of photographical impressions.  Purposefully picking up my camera to not have a clue what I might document.  All I know is that it will be real, authentic, me/us/them.

Here you go....




Toast & Jam: A documentary with my daughter.
(captured in 10 minutes of pure yumminess!)


















Thanks for looking ~ Fleur

www.fleurlouisephotography.co.uk