Abby is beautiful. There is no getting away from that. You couldn’t wish to photograph a more lovely and lively toddler! We’ve known Jess for 10 years or so, ever since she first looked after our daughter when she was at nursery school. Jess and her family are sort of an extended family to us and so it was, with no small degree of excitement, that we headed into the studio with Jess, Abby and Jemma (Jess’ sister).
We’d had this session booked in the studio for a while (our diary is almost always pretty hectic) and, even though we see them all the time, it’s the first time I’ve formally photographed Abby. When I say formally of course, I mean in a ‘booked-a-session-in-the-diary’ sort of way – there isn’t much else about us that’s particularly formal. Except maybe our tax returns. Now they’re formal. And dull. But if anyone from the Inland Revenue is reading this, it is, of course, a valuable and enjoyable addition to our busy schedule. Everything else about us is carefully arranged to be informal and friendly – and that’s how we get the images we that we do.
Anyway, Abby was brilliant (as always) and simply took over the studio in that bubbling vibrant kind of way that she takes over the house when she comes over. It’s fantastic! We just laughed for an hour and took photos of her being herself while she completely and utterly ran us ragged. Honestly, this job is the best job in the world. Ever!
Once we’d exhausted the possibilities in the studio, we stepped outside into the crisp autumn air – and captured some pictures of Abby looking unbelievably cute in her winter outfit. I love this time of year for that. Provided we have the light (the daylight hours are a little restrictive of course) the images invariably have a characteristic look about them. What is it about golden leaves, hats, coats and scarves that lend themselves to beautiful images? Dunno. But whatever it is, it works.
Come to think of it, that would make an interesting series of blogs – seasonal images (whatever the season). Maybe I’ll get around to writing something like that.
In the meantime, here are a few of the pictures of Abby, her mum and her aunty – let us know what you think.
Cheers
P.
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