Ryan & Clare

Chocolate Fun

Now, just a year on I was really excited to receive a phone call from Ryan and Clare to say they were pregnant and [...]]]> On July 4th 2009 I was privileged to photograph Ryan and Clare’s wedding in Doncaster.  They had a beautiful wedding and were so much fun to photograph.

Ryan & Clare

Chocolate Fun

Now, just a year on I was really excited to receive a phone call from Ryan and Clare to say they were pregnant and wanted to book me for a Shutterbug “Bump to 1st Year” photography package.  I was over the moon to be part of another important stage of their lives and couldn’t wait to go round to photograph Clare and her beautiful bump.

Beautiful Clare

Reflect

The Beautiful Bump

Happy Parents

Happy Smiles

Love the baby bump

After our shoot Clare and Ryan showed me the new nursery and I now cannot wait to meet their little one when they arrive.  Clare is due this coming week so I hope to be able to show you photos of our newest Shutterbug in the next month.

Rock the Dress shoots are an idea [...]]]> I am really excited to announce a new portrait shoot that we are now offering here at Serendipity Photography. We love photographing weddings but also having the chance to get creative and do more artistic photoshoots so our “Rock the Dress” shoots are a perfect combination of both  of these.

Rock the Dress shoots are an idea which are becoming more popular here in the UK.  They started in the USA but more brides are jumping at the chance of wearing their dresses again.  The Rock the Dress style shoots can range from “Rock” to “Trash” or “Paint” the dress.  We featured a Paint the Dress shoot on the blog from March.  A “Rock” shoot is more about a fashion style shoot where the dress isn’t ruined in any way…it might need a trip to the dry cleaners but if you do the shoot shortly after your wedding you’d be doing that anyway!  A “Trash” or “Paint” the dress shoot is more for those girls who don’t mind “ruining” their dress by getting it wet or throwing paint all over it.

Rock the Dress shoots are a wonderful chance for brides to wear their wedding dresses again have their hair and makeup done and then have a wonderful photo shoot.  What girl wouldn’t want to do that?  It’s a chance to relive those wonderful moments and indulge in some real “girly” time.  The photo shoots that we have done have been with individual brides but we’re looking at the idea of “Rock the Dress” parties where a few girlfriends can and do a shoot together.  A perfect girlie afternoon.

We team up with Passion Beauty Studios who do the make up for the girls and then we head off to a location which is chosen after talking to each bride individually to see what they are looking for and what they enjoy doing.  This makes the shoot individual and personal.

Last week we did a wonderful Rock the Dress shoot with Liz who had a beautiful lace wedding dress.  Liz was super excited about wearing her dress again and being pampered.  We took the photos down in a wonderful old cemetary.  Liz loves amateur dramatics so we had looked for a theatre for the shoot but then we found this location which had a real dramatic feel to it.  For a couple of hours we had fun taking beautiful photos of Liz.  Here are a few for you to look at.

Entrance of the bride

Bridal Avenue

Framed

Elegance

Contrast

The Strawberry Hat

The end

With Mother’s Day just around the corner I wanted to come up with a wonderful package that I could offer to make sure that the mothers in your life were shown how special they are.

In the last week I have had some very exciting coversations with the girls at SPA 1877 in [...]]]>

Family Memories Captured Forever.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner I wanted to come up with a wonderful package that I could offer to make sure that the mothers in your life were shown how special they are.

In the last week I have had some very exciting coversations with the girls at SPA 1877 in Sheffield and am looking forward to working with them in the future.  To celebrate this, as well as to mark Mother’s Day, I am offering a FREE  3hr Spa Experience Voucher with the 1st 10 Family Photoshoots that are bought from me between Saturday 27th February and Sunday 14th March.

I think this is a wonderful gift to give as a Mother’s Day present.  Not only do you get a family photoshoot ( and a free 10×8 print) in a location of your choice to capture your wonderful family memories you can also give the mother in your life a chance to be truly pampered in the wonderful Spa 1877.
This offer is for the first 10 family portrait sessions that are booked so don’t miss out on this great gift for Mother’s Day.  Contact me at katythomson@serendipityphotography for your voucher or for more details.

The vouchers are valid for 6 months.

Now I couldn’t do a blog about Mother’s Day without introducing you to a very special lady in my life….my mum.  I’m dedicating this Special Offer for Serendipity Photography to my mum who has been an amazing support to me whilst I’ve been setting up my business.  My mum was a teacher and I think was a little disappointed when I left my teaching career behind and started my life as a sole trader.  At every point along the way (including the moment I phoned her to say I’d handed in my notice and was leaving teaching and then left her to tell my dad the news!!) she has encouraged and supported me.

My mum

Another two very special ladies are my Grandmothers who have also been really encouraging of my business.  Both my grandfather’s were keen photographers and definite inspirations to me.

Granny M - loves her martinis!

Granny J - At 90 she is dangerously close to being old!

Show your mother/grandmother/wife/mother of your children how much you love them by taking up this fantastic Mother’s Day offer.