Abbey Wood Studios

I have been lusting after a split canvas backdrop for ages but they only seem to be available in the USA. Finally managed to get this one from Mirafield Graphics in SE London. Not had a proper play with it and still need to get a bit of skirting board to clip to the back when I am using it but Teddy liked it. More importantly no glare from the flash. Mine is 5ft by 10ft so you get 5ft of floor and 5ft of wall. Not bad eh?

We decided to brave the chilly Sunday morning air and visit Bostall Woods. We have always suspected that it is the home of the Gruffalo but never had proof. We have spotted the log pile house belonging to snake, and the treetop house where owl lives. There are plently of nuts that mouse has dropped but never the Gruffalo – UNTIL TODAY.

David spotted the Gruffalo crossing the path just behind us. Luckily we think he had just eaten as he seemed to smile and carry on without getting us.

Today we have a major play session. My brother, sister-in-law, daugter, grandson and my sons friend all wanted photos done. So also had a play with the new lights which worked brilliantly. Its been ages since I got the full kit out so was absolutely loved it. Heres just a few of the shots.

It was so nice to get out of the house on boxing day. Think we need to walk of the excesses of the day before and get some fresh air. David (our Grandson) was very keen. He loves being with his uncles who run about almost as much as he does. We went through the woods looking for the Gruffalo, we found the log pile house where the snake lives and the tree top house of the owl. They play football and hide and seek, but David’s favorite game was jumping in the MUDDLES. Believe me I will not be correcting him ever. As far as I am concerned muddles are perfect words for the puddles over the woods. In our house puddles will be muddles for evermore.

Really I do, and I get to share my passion with my friends.  I have photographed Alexis and Luca since they were born. Its incredible to watch them grow up and take photos for their mum. When I go to their home its gives me the biggest buzz in the world to see literally dozens of Frames covering every surface and to see so many photos of their children that I have captured.  Mind you they are adorable kids. They are getting much quicker as they get older but hopefully in the latest batch of images there will be a few that their mum will want to add to the collection .

While it has to be said that I am not keen on winter, short days, cold, miserable weather there are some upsides if you take the time to look. I have not been in my garden during daylight for quite a while. Today was really foggy and frosty when I woke up. I really didnt fancy going but had a family shoot to go to. When I got home all the spiderswebs looked like they were covered in jewels. Naturally you have to grab the camera so looking around spotted the fungi growing near the wood pile. Its amazing the looks you get when you are laying on your front garden path trying to focus your macro lens. Didn’t even notice how cold the floor was. Must make note to self to explore the garden in the winter more often.

Its nice to take have photographs featured and I have been lucky to have as few in newspapers and websites. The latest one has just been put one to Vantastic Website. They are the owners of a 1963 Campervan that I photographed at a recent wedding. They liked the photograph so much they asked if they could include in on their website.

I recently became a grandmother for the second time. I am so lucky because I now have a grandson and beautiful new grand-daughter. She is a little stunner. I think you will be seeing quite a bit more of her on my blog in the future.

Eight months ago I was lucky enough to photograph Ellie and her dad Joe. I went back yesterday and wow has Ellie grown. She is nearly walking and is adorable. We had lots of fun with her brother, sister and cousin. Luckily the weather was fine so managed to get out over the park. Look at those eyes.