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Winter equine photoshoot | Equine photoshoots Hampshire
9 Reasons for a winter photo shoot.The light in the winter is softer and more flatteringAs the sun is lower, you can have your photoshoot anytime in the day.Crisp, frosty mornings are so pretty and magicalGorgeous pink and orange sunrise and sunsets...
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Izzy and Bean | Equine Hampshire Photographer
As the Autumn sun was setting over the New Forest, I was photographing the lovely Izzy and Bean, a gorgeous Connemara pony with plenty of spirit and fun. Izzy has oodles of confidence and is in full control of Bean. We met at my favourite place in the New Forest,...
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Christmas gift ideas | horse and their humans | Equine Photographer
With Christmas fast approaching, have you sorted out that special present for your horse mad loved ones? For inspiration, I visited the lovely Emma at her Romsey Saddlery shop to see what great gifts they had to offer. Emma has a fantastic knowledge of equestrian...
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Becky and Savannah | Equine lifestyle photographer Hampshire
I had the pleasure of photographing Becky at the Old Rectory Yard a couple of weeks ago. It was a rare sunny day in between the rain and stormy days we have had of late. We started off at the Yard, which I must say is very beautiful. We then headed for a walk (a...
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Colin’s antics | Equine Lifestyle Photoshoot | Hampshire
It was a foggy afternoon out on the common when I met up with the lovely Ellie and her gorgeous thoroughbred, Colin. Unfortunately for Colin, as he was an ex-racer and he was going to be put down but luckily, Ellie saved him. He is only 4 years old and very gorgeous....
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Florida’s magic | Orlando to Sanibel Island
Our family holiday to Disneyworld, Orlando and to Sanibel Island, then Fort Lauderdale, Florida For a year we had been planning our trip to Florida. My kids are 7 and 9 years old. It was a long wait but so worth it... Planning a Disney trip is like a military...
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Hampshire New Forest Autumn Mini Equine photoshoot
The New Forest is abundant with gorgeous colour this time of year and I had found this particular spot for my photoshoots. Kirsten and her family had booked onto one of my mini equine photo sessions. This photoshoot was a little different, as she wanted a photograph...
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East Sussex Autumn family mini photography shoot
With all this rain lashing down today I can't believe we had such glorious weather a few weeks ago on one of my Autumn family mini shoots. The light and location was beautiful and this family was very easy to photograph. Don't they all look gorgeous? To see more...
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The best time of day for photoshoots | Hampshire equine and family photographer
Why I choose a particular time of day for photoshoots. I have been a photographer for a very long time now and my imagery has gone through countless styles and fashions. I can finally say that I now have confidence in my style and know how I want to shoot a session....
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Competition winner – Celtic Equine Vets – Hampshire
Back in May, I ran a competition in collaboration with Celtic Equine Vets to win an equine portrait photoshoot. Based in Minstead in the New Forest, Celtic Equine Veterinary Practice is founded by Alan Hough, who alongside his team has a wealth of experience. Alan has...
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Hampshire Outdoor family photoshoot
Ahhh Autumn - a slight chill in the air, leaves turning orange, red and yellow. Golden sunlight and walks through the woods. My family photo shoots are all about being out in nature, spending time with your family, picking up sticks, kicking leaves and going on a...
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Shooting with Soul | Creating Creativity
My day began in a very different way. Arriving at Guy Cliffe House in Warwick for the Creating Creativity workshop was certainly an inspiring start. Wild plants weave and work their magic through this forgotten house, once filled with love then doom and sadness. This...
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Hope Cove | South Devon | Mini Break with kids
It's not often I visit gorgeous places in England, because I love the sunshine and warmth from going abroad. However, I am pleased to say we decided to head to Devon, a place in which I hold some cherished childhood holiday memories. We settled on staying at Hope Cove...
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Location Equine Portrait Lifestyle photo shoot in Hampshire
I can't quite believe it is July already! Where has the last 7 months gone? It's been a very exciting year for me with new exciting adventures ahead and many more gorgeous equine photoshoots to come. One of my favourite things about photographing horses and their...
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Equine portrait lifestyle session | Burley, New Forest
We have started the summer holidays and I am finally writing this blog about a very special girl and her horse. Mum had arranged for me to photograph Ellie with her gorgeous horse Luna in Burley. Luckily the stables backed out onto the New Forest so after a quick chat...
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Best birthday party ideas – Hampshire
How many of us enjoy looking for birthday venues for our children? As a mum of two, I can fully appreciate the stress and time it takes to find that perfect party, so to help you, here are my best birthday party ideas. For the past 6 years, I have researched venues...
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Travelling to Holland with kids
The drive from Calais through Belgium to Holland is filled with charming towns, stunning scenery, vast farmlands and places that will inspire your child's imagination. This is our second time travelling to the Netherlands with the kids (7 and 9 yrs). This time to a...
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BY THE SEA – DORSET
There is something so beautiful and calming to be by the sea. My family love it too. We collect stones, trying to find fossils. My son has a brilliant imagination and we pretend we've found dinosaur teeth or a section of an animal bone. I love listening to the gentle...
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SPRING MINI SESSIONS
Spring is my favourite season It’s the most beautiful time of year for photos, the flowers are blooming, the colours are gorgeous. Come and have a spring mini session with me. If you’re interested visit my page to find out...
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GERMANY | TRAVEL WITH KIDS
I love to travel and luckily my children seem just as excited to see new countries. When the opportunity came to go to my nephew’s christening in Germany, we had to take it. We hired a car and travelled from Hamburg with my husband and two children (8 and 6) through...
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Winter equine photoshoot | Equine photoshoots Hampshire
9 Reasons for a winter photo shoot.The light in the winter is softer and more flatteringAs the sun is lower, you can have your photoshoot anytime in the day.Crisp, frosty mornings are so pretty and magicalGorgeous pink and orange sunrise and sunsets...
Izzy and Bean | Equine Hampshire Photographer
As the Autumn sun was setting over the New Forest, I was photographing the lovely Izzy and Bean, a gorgeous Connemara pony with plenty of spirit and fun. Izzy has oodles of confidence and is in full control of Bean. We met at my favourite place in the New Forest,...
