Peek-a-boo

It's a golden oldie this one; taken back in Feb when Daisy discovered wearing mummies rubber gloves- brilliant. She's such a poppet.

She's all a sleepin' now though - ahh isn't she cute (when she's quiet). It cracks me up the way she sleeps width ways. So much cot and such a little person. The cot posses are abandoned down the one end, but rest assured 'bunnies' are close to hand.


Note: she wasn't this cute earlier today when running round B&Q, picking everything off the shelves and having a tantrum just like that one off the advert - you know it, lying on the floor, kicking feet as if life is just sooooooo awful!

Todays famous quote(s)

I read this today.........

"Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson

Luckily for any prospective customers I'm well passed this number now.

I also quite liked this........

“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them.” - Diane Arbus

Blog Changes

So, I've been tinkering on my blog today and it's had a refresh. New title photo and a few tweaks here and there - I hope you like the updated new look.

My last refresh was three years ago - result, new hair cut. That's exactly what happens when I'm bored (you've gotta laugh at my really grumpy face in shot 11 - classic!)

March - in a nut shell

This month appears to have zipped by at super speed. There's been weddings to photograph, albums to produce, lots of DIY around the house and a few family outings. Looking back through my photos from this month, I've picked out a few as a reminder of just what I was up to. Sorry, this is really a personal post, but hey, you may like to have a peek!

My little girl is growing up fast it appears. She's moved on from 'basic' books and actually sits still (sometimes) long enough to read a whole page of more than 20 words! I love the photo below as 1) it's very typical of life with a toddler and 2) her bunches are just sooooo cute.

Daisy has also been out walking on Leckhampton hill too. She's pretty good 'most' of the way, but be prepared, if she wants to be carried no amount of coaxing can change her mind. Note: only walk as far as you are prepared to carry Daisy back if required! Here she is anyway sporting some woodland treasure that mummy found her.

Ahh Easter, yes, that was in March right. Daisy & Mummy did some backing of Ginger Bread chicks & bunnies. I must confess however to knocking up the mix myself, but the girls did the hard work of rolling and cutting them out... and yes, they were yummy.

Meanwhile, Meg & Freddie managed their usual 16 hours sleep a day. Is Freddie really that big - he looks massive in this photo right?

Which brings me finally on to this weekend, where we hit the farm for a sleepover at my sisters.

It was lambing season on the farm and I decided my aim was to see a new born lamb being delivered. Sneaking around in the sheds was fun, but golly, it's a bit hit and miss between, eating, sleeping, drinking tea and getting takeaways to actually catch one of the ewes giving birth.......

........however, I was rewarded on the last day (having stood around for 30 mins) to see this little fella beneath pop out and join his sibling. It's all very interesting you know..... I'm so 'country' now.

He's cute huh?.. ohh and him beneath.

Finally this little chap was out of luck when he arrived in this world as mum didn't like him - bummer huh! So, as you'd expect (or not if you don't know much about farming) the simple solution is, well - milk from a bottle.

Mat & Joanna's Wedding - 15th March '08 - Cripps Barn

Having had some great weather for a few weeks it finally turned a little damp for this day. None the less, we all enjoyed the day and did manage a slot for some outdoor shots between showers.

I like this cute detail shot; only problem was I couldn't decide if it should be b&w or colour. Sometimes it's even a toughie for the photographer.

Finally a wedding where I was allowed to take a few shots from the front. Above is a beautiful shot and as you'll notice below, Mat's ring was somewhat stubborn.

A bit of whizzy fun in the evening. Mum (above) wanted an informal family photo and this was my plan - somewhat more interesting than a standard line up hey!?

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

I thought it may be fun to add a few of the thank yous I get, onto the blog. This one from Tara should act as a reminder of 'things couples don't consider' when planning their wedding.

So to any of you out there not yet married, think about what you are going to do after walking out the church / ceremony. 'Cause, trust me, most of the time you look for solace in me........ and I always say, "I'm here to take the photos, not run the wedding!" Argh.... " but what do we do now Matt?"

Anyway, here's what Tara had to say.

Hi Matt. Just wanted to say again how thoroughly chuffed to bits we are with the photographs. You were so great on the day too - fun, easy going and full of useful advice (like what to do when we came out of the church and just stood there like lemons!).

We can't thank you enough.

Friends and family are really impressed with the pics too. I think several people will be ordering prints from you in the coming weeks (including us).

We're having a difficult time narrowing the photos down to 80 for the album, but hope to have made our selection by the end of the week. Will email you the list then.

If there's anything I can do to help in your marketing efforts, such as writing a comment on your blog or a longer testimonial for your website, do let me know. And if I hear of anyone getting married in this area, I will insist they contact you!

Bye for now,
Tara