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A few things about me:

I'm British.

My favourite relaxing passtime is knitting. In times past it used to be running (alas, not much since giving birth to my delightful daughter - one day I'll run a marathon again).

When I first came to Basel I brought with me only some clothes, 2 pairs of shoes, a shuttle computer (very small desktop PC, no monitor) and my cello in order to live a more simple life. It worked... for a while.

I am the eldest of three, my two other siblings being brothers, Dan and Tom.

There is a 13 year gap between me and my youngest brother.

I grew up in small southern villages in the UK.

I have a degree from the University of Sheffield in Mathematics and Philosophy.

I really wish there was a real fish and chip shop here in Basel. Just one. (Nordsee doesn't count!)

Same goes for a M&S.

In the right mood my eyes can change colour and become flurescent green.

I love taking pictures.

Category Archives: ~ family ~

~ So much lovely hair ~

Friday, May 4, 2012

I don’t know where the time flies to these days? It’s already May and the newborns that I took photos of at the beginning of the year are already having their second sessions and growing up far too fast. I didn’t end up blogging the newborn session for this little tiger. He is such a cutie-pie. A little bit of me fell in love with him as soon as I saw him. So much hair too! Gorgeous.

Here are a few of his newborn pics:

Such squooshy lips too:

and a lovely moment with those tiny digits against daddy’s:

So, roll on a few months and we have our next session in a year of photos. This little one has a smile that just lights up the whole room:

Playing in his Jungle Gym:

As with most sessions with babes this age, they tell me when they are finished. Precious moments to hold in your heart forever. These snuggly moments make me all dangerously melty for another baby:

Looking forward to our next session already!

~ More fun in France ~

Friday, April 27, 2012

It’s pretty cool living in the part of Switzerland that I do. Both France and Germany are right on my doorstep, literally minutes away sometimes. I’ve been running in the forest and have found myself popping over to France and back before. It’s amazing to see the difference in less than 10 minutes. The houses are so much more varied and colourful in France too. I love all the open fields and small villages too.

I found myself over in France for this shoot and the family had moved into a new place, so I was happy to find their new amazing home. It really is amazing too, so many beautiful features with a lovely spacious garden too. Last time the youngest girl fell in the pond during our session, so as long as she stayed dry, I was happy! This time the grandparents were there, so it was nice to include them in on the shoot too.

I do love this family – the kids are so sweet and lovely. So different from each other too and it was great to see mum again and catch up. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your day!

Playing in the garden:

Everyone together:

Bouncing on the trampoline! I had a go too:

With the grandparents:

Three beautiful individuals:

~ Happy Birthday Mummy ~

Thursday, April 19, 2012

I know that today is this gorgeous mummy’s birthday, so first a BIG Happy Birthday to you!

Here is your sneak preview from your session a couple of weeks ago. Worth waiting for. There were loads of great piccies to choose from, but I’ve settled for these for now.

Everyone together at the Rathaus:

Two gorgeous boys. Can I get them to both look at me and smile at the same time.. Well, if I put these two together I can:

We took these pictures on Easter Sunday and met at Marktplatz. The place was completely empty, we had it all to ourselves pretty much – well, there was a good bit of wind keeping us on our toes too. It seems that there was someone else out with us that day too, because when we got to the Munster we found some yummy chocolate eggs! Looks like the Easter bunny knew we were coming. Just at the right time too. Here are the two boys eating on their yummy chocolate eggs:

At the end of it all, we had a bit of a lunch stop. Now this is a real lifestyle photo:

Happy mummy and her gorgeous boys:

~ Easter babies and Creme Eggs ~

Thursday, April 12, 2012

This mummy was wearing the most beautiful yellow cardi with her lovely grey dress when I arrived and the artist within smiled. Alongside the fresh yellow tulips in the house it made a super great backdrop to a yummy fresh newborn. Check it out:

Totally gorgeous.

He was such a good little boy and was amazing for our shoot. Here he is with his proud daddy showing his complete approval of his first family photoshoot (out of the belly that is!)

Another handsome portrait:

Little sleepy toes as happy parents look over him:

And a snuggly one for mama. Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy. I look forward to seeing you all again for your next shoot in a few months time!

For those that were wondering where the creme eggs came into it. There was a massive bowl of them, brought over by relatives and I was encouraged to take as many as I wanted. I scoffed the first one as soon as I was back in the car. I LOVE creme eggs. Yummy! Thank you. I introduced my little one to them and she agrees with mummy that they are super yummy.

I hope you all had lovely lovely Easter weekends together!