Welcome to Abbey Wood Studios - Lesley Johnson's Blog
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My name is Lesley Johnson, I work from base in Abbey Wood, South East London. Here is where I share some of my life and my photography. I love portrait photography including Maternity, Newborn and family portraits. Here I will share some recent photography sessions with you. You can also find a gallery on my main website at www.abbeywoodstudios.co.uk .
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Julie & Chris Sidcup Wedding – The Manor House
May 12, 2012
After what seems like weeks and weeks of rain it was so nice to set off in the car with the sun visor down. I was heading of to Sidcup to photograph Julie and Chris’s wedding at The Manor House. I have never been there before but was delighted when I arrived. It very rare to turn up to a registry office and think ‘oh this is nice’. Well that happened today. The Sun shone, Julie and Chris looked amazing and we had some fun with the photos, so I would class that as a very good day. We even high-jacked a poor old boys bench. Congratulations to you both.
Kim & David Marry at Cooling Castle Barn, Kent
April 27, 2012
And the rain held off. It was a lovely day as Kim and David made their vow surrounded by friends and family. Cooling Castle Barn is lovely location and we had a lot of fun in the rapeseed field opposite.
Sometimes you book a session and you get a feeling when chatting to your client over the phone that you know you are going to have a great time. Candice phoned me for a bump & baby session. On Saturday it was stage one – Bump. What a lovely bump and what a lovely mum Candice is going to make. With just over 2 weeks to go Candice is radiant, truely blooming, with the most infectious smile and game for anything. I am so looking forward to meeting Candices baby – Cant Wait.
The latest art installation is located in Canada Square park and is causing a bit of a stir. Some like it some hate it but at least its got people talking. Its as much about sound as looks. Either standing in the installion or outside the tubes give different sound effects. Its fun to watch people trying it out. Its also nice that art can be engaging. Whole families were loving it, so if you are on The Wharf why not take 5 minutes to check it out.
Mayor Boris Johnson is still rolling out his Barclays Boris Bike. This week they arrived at Canary Wharf. Thinking that this summer I might be about to pop out at lunchtime, cycle down to the river and back in my lunch hour. Nice thought – wonder if I will do it.
Catchup time with Oliver – South East London Family Photography
February 26, 2012
Oliver was one of my first Newborn Baby Shoots. He was four days old when I went to his nannys house where all the grandparents, his two uncles and his mum took turns to pose with him. Hes 3 1/2 now and its scary because it really doesn’t seem that long ago. Probably because the picture of Oliver just about to be kissed by his mum is still one of my favourites. So I had to have a go at recreating it. This is one of the best things about this job – being invited back again, Thanks Oliver, Nikki and Lisa – I had a great time – hope you did too.
Two Years Later ………
January 30, 2012
If you read my blog regularly you may remember photographs from Alexis’ Christening. Well this week was her little brother Lucas’ Christening. It felt right to recreate one of the photographs. Poor Luca is suffering from a nasty cold but was a little star and played along nicely.
New Backdrop and Floor
January 22, 2012
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?
Gruffalo Spotting – Abbey Wood Fun Photography
January 15, 2012
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.
Abbey Wood Family Photography – Update session
January 14, 2012
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.
3 Comments
Gorgeous photos.
C xx
Wow! stunning
Fabulous photos!