Sibling portraits... studio photography.

I'm thrilled to be able to share my favourites from my studio portrait session with Ellie and Will.  I've had to hold onto this blog post for a good few weeks as the images from their session were going to be included in some Christmas presents for their family members.

As you can see, these 2 teen siblings were amazing!   Teens these days can sometimes get a bad rep, but I can tell you - I had a blast with them.  Once I shared with them my love of dogs and chickens and my past as a drama teacher - a subject they both thrive in - we got on like a house on fire.  We laughed and joked and the resulting images speak for themselves.  Ellie and Will brought their A game for me and I'm so happy with how relaxed and cool they both look.  I truly hope that their family loved these images as much as I do.

Thanks for reading ~ Fleur x

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Studio photography | Hello Baby... Miss R.

Finally sharing the beautiful images I captured of my little niece.  She's so CUTE!

She was around 9 weeks old here.  And I love that age.  Getting very inquisitive and interested in the world around them.  Funny that this started out as a few photos in my home studio of her - but turned into a full blown session with my brother, my sister-in-law and my Mum.  Loved every second though and we've got some gorgeous moments to look back on. 

I'd love to capture images like this for you too.  So please get in touch!  You can visit my website to see session details for either studio based work in Wallasey on the Wirral or from the comfort of your own home.  My website also includes more examples of my work.  I'll look forward to hearing from you.  But for now - enjoy little Miss R.

Thanks ~ Fleur x

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Telephone | 07843621150

Studio: 7 Park Avenue, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 9DZ

And when they're famous, I'll have ALL the (embarrassing) photos...

Have I ever blogged about the avenue I live in?  I feel like I have, but I'm not sure.  I think I've made Facebook albums and such about the antics we all get up to; water fights, barbecues, family days, evening drinks, day drinks, and all the other general goings on in our small, friendly avenue of 8 homes.

Over the years our children have grown - they mostly attend the same schools and spend after school evenings, weekends and school holiday doing as children should; getting outside in the fresh air, playing tag, chalk drawing the pavements and generally having a pretty fun childhood with a group of great kids.

In this gaggle of around 10-12 kidlings we have a fab foursome who have their hearts set on a career as the next big girl group!  They are 'Girls Next Door', and you guessed it - they're the neighbours at number 5 and 7 of our avenue.  Two of which are my own daughters.

Lilli, Poppi, Macy and Layla make up this gorgeous group and spend a lot of their time rehearsing songs and writing lyrics in their bedrooms.   They have made their debut performance already at our annual summer BBQ and they were amazingly confident and well rehearsed.  No doubt we'll be treated to many more concerts in the future!

On a warm evening at the end of June the girls were doing as they usually would.  I was working on something in the studio and they all popped in to say hello.  Before I knew it they had me clicking away at them as a group.  They didn't know they were actually helping me get used to the dimensions I have to work with in my studio and finding the best focal lengths for the space, but we had a blast.  They directed themselves on how to sit, what facial expressions to use and how they would like their portraits to look for their Instagram account!  It was hilariously good fun.

There were far more images than the ones included here in their blog and the girls were thrilled when I sent them all to them.  What was a fun half hour to them really helped me start to see the potential of my studio space.

So here you go...  Thanks for looking.

x Fleur x 

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At home with the Chesters family...

When you arrive at a family's home and are welcomed in so warmly by everyone it really is a great feeling.  I know that a lifestyle 'at home' photography session isn't for everyone, but as it's what I am used to documenting most with my own family I feel right at home doing the same for others.  And I think there is true value in it too.  You capture people where they are comfortable.  Where they feel safe.  And where they spend time together living and loving.  To me it just makes sense to document it and preserve those memories.

The morning I spent with the Chesters family was wonderful.  They are a family full of energy and love.  Super happy kids and relaxed parents.  I couldn't have asked for more.  I think I possibly gained an assistant in their son too, taking after his Mum's creative talents - as he was able to direct me on the shots he wanted me to take.  What a star!  And not that you would be able to tell here, but the youngest of the family was still getting over chicken pox.  If it wasn't for the smallest of spots still present on her face I would not have known.  She was full of smiles and perfectly happy to have me snapping away.

The following images show a small selection of my favourites from the hour I spent with them.  I loved every minute!

Many thanks for looking ~ Fleur x

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