What the Davies' do: Liverpool central library...

I don't understand why we've never had an afternoon here before as a family.  The only reason I can think of is that it's the place where they go with my Dad.  When he has the kids every other Saturday afternoon for a few hours, like he has done for a good few years, they switch up between Liverpool Library, World Museum and the Walker Art Gallery.

I'd only set foot inside the library for a few minutes before this day.  Think I'd picked up a coffee at the Costa situated at the entrance.  But I'd not spent any further time inside.  

This day was one of those 'lull' days through the Christmas holiday when you have absolutely no idea what day it is.  In fact I think this may have actually fallen just into New Year - maybe the 3rd or 4th of January.  My Dad is on a long holiday until the end of next month and has been away since New Year.  So when we were thinking of places to go together as a family, and I won't lie - trying to avoid costly entry fees and overpriced food, we finally decided on a trip to the Library and the Walker gallery.  The kids were happy as they know the places well and they also got excited that they could show us what they usually get up to on a weekend.

The Library is great.  I love libraries anyway.  I'm one of those people who loves the smell of books.  That combined with soft whispers that go hand in hand with library etiquette and the option to actually enjoy a coffee too...?  Winner!   We only ventured into the kids area, which is pretty big.  Plenty of activities for all ages; colouring in, obviously plenty of books, computers for the older ones to study and research on.  All in all - it's a wonderful way to spend a few hours of family time and that is what we did.  

And so here are a few images that accompany our afternoon.

Thanks for looking ~ Fleur x

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Welcoming new baby girl Jones | at home lifestyle.

When I arrived for our lifestyle session I was told how much the boys enjoyed reading with their new baby sister.  So it made sense that such an activity dominated the wonderful morning spent with the Jones'.  My morning with Team Jones was a lot of fun to document.  Plenty of playing, cuddles, and quality time together getting to know their newest addition.

I pride myself on making you (my client family) feel at ease, and it means the world to me when you comment on this as your sessions winds up, as was the case on this day.

This lifestyle session back in early winter '17 was the second time that I have preserved memories for Hannah, Pete and their littles and as much as they say I make them feel at ease, they also make me feel so very welcome too.  And now that their family is complete I'll look forward to hopefully documenting future milestones for them.

Thanks for reading...  Fleur x

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Welcoming new baby boy Smethurst - at home lifestyle.

It's a special feeling when a previous client books you for a second time and especially when both times has been at such incredibly special times in their lives.  It's the cherry on top when that client is also a pal and trusts you to capture the moments they want to document.

I like to think that my experience and skills have grown since the first time I captured the Smethurst family - it was a few, good years ago now when their first son was born and I visited them where they used to live for some documentary images of them as new parents to Master J.  But what I believe has remained the same is my love and ability of capturing these fleeting moments and details of 'you being you'.

Huge congratulations again Team Smethurst on the arrival of beautiful baby boy; Master H.

The following images are some of my favourites from their family session and I hope you enjoy viewing them.  If you would like a lifestyle photography session for you own family, you can contact me via my website or Facebook page.

Thanks!  Enjoy...

x Fleur x

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A morning at the beach with the Buttery family...

We're in September now.  The time of year were when you get up in the morning you decide a sweater is the way to go, clothes wise.  Then by the time lunchtime hits you're sweating!  That being said, I do love September - the teasing of Autumn starts.  You notice the mist first thing in the morning and there is the scent of the cooler, crisper days to come in the air.

But today, I'm taking us back to the month prior.  Only a week before September arrived, but yet we still had much warmer days.  Like a switch was flicked on the 1st of September.  Having said this, myself and the wonderful Buttery family did have reservations at to whether some summer showers would hit us on the early morning trip to the beach.  The forecast was mixed, but we took a chance.  And, oh, did it pay off.  

We spent an hour together.  And what I love most about having that amount of time to document is that I get the best of both worlds as far as documenting 'you being you' is concerned.  The slightly more formal shots are captured, the ones that grandparents and traditionalists love; happy smiling faces, engaging with the camera.  And in slight contrast to that we have the story telling.  The documentary style images that show you as you are.  The details, playing, laughing, loving...

I hope you enjoy this little glimpse into the Buttery families gallery.  Many thanks for looking.

x Fleur x

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In the garden with the Wildman family... memories of summer.

It seems that we've hit September and autumn has settled itself right in weather wise.  Now, I'm not one to moan - I love autumn; the colours of the leaves, the smells of spiced foods and drinks, the tv dramas set to air in the darker evenings.  And my birthday is the end of September too - so what's not to love?... Ahh....

But,  I do spend a little while - maybe a couple of weeks or so once the cooler weather arrives, to mourn the summer.  As I fold away our t shirts and shorts, our dresses and sandals, I think about how much I'll miss days spent in the garden, afternoons at the park and evenings at the beach in the warm air.   What is wonderful though is that I document so much in the summer - all our days out and family time in the sunshine.  And I have also been blessed this year to document other families too.  The Wildman family being one of them.

It has generally been a warm summer with a few odd showers here and there in August.  One of those months were you wake up to cool, and sometimes damp breezes, to arrive at lunchtime with the sun cracking the flags and you're getting desperate for an ice cream.  The day I visited the Wildman home was just like that.  The evening prior had been wet and windy.  The rain didn't really go off until the early hours on the day of our session together.  And fortunately for us the contrary weather last month was on our side.  I arrived mid morning to a sun filled back garden and I was invited to document the fun the family had together.  Watering the plants and flowers.  Visiting the playhouse.  Watching the bees collect pollen and running and jumping together.  Altogether a wonderful time spent preserving a little bit of summer for a lovely, fun loving family.

Here are a few of my favourites from their session.

Thanks for looking ~ Fleur x 

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