I have already blogged about 2 of my little Shutterbugs who are the babies of some of my wedding couples.  Today’s Advent Blog is another very special little Shutterbug….Baby B.  I met baby B’s parents in 2008 when they asked me to be [...]]]> On the 17th day of Christmas the Strawberry Photographer brings to you….A Little Cherub.

I have already blogged about 2 of my little Shutterbugs who are the babies of some of my wedding couples.  Today’s Advent Blog is another very special little Shutterbug….Baby B.  I met baby B’s parents in 2008 when they asked me to be the photographer for their wedding on 1st May 2010.  They were the first wedding couple that I ever booked when I started Serendipity Photography.  Alex and Jessica had chosen the 1st May as their wedding day as it was a very special date for them. Due to that date being booked up for their wedding venue in 2009 they were looking for 2010 for their wedding.  I loved photographing their special day earlier this year but was even more excited when I got a call to say that they were expecting a baby and would I photograph the 1st year of their baby’s life as well as their wedding?  I jumped at the chance and it has been a real privilege to photograph such important times in their life as they grow as a family.  Baby B was born in January 2010 so it has been a wonderful year not only photographing Alex & Jessica’s wedding but also taking lovely photos of their little girl and being able to watch her grow.

To start this special blog here is a photo of Alex & Jessica’s special day.

Alex & Jessica's Wedding Day

Here is a photo from our first shoot together last January.

Beautiful Baby B with her lovely mum.

Very proud daddy.

Here are some photos from our latest shoot.  She is a gorgeous little girl with a beautiful smile.  These first photos were of Baby B in her Christening gown as they had just celebrated her Christening at the same church where Alex & Jessica got married earlier in the year.

Cheeky

Giggles

Beautiful B

Once we had taken photos of her in her Christening gown she was then changed into a very stylish outfit. Baby B has to be one of the most stylish babies I have met.  She looked gorgeous.

Cute

Baby Feet

Curious B

Smiles

Waving

This is a very lovely family and it has been a pleasure to be part of such an important year for them.  Congratulations to Alex & Jessica on their wedding and also on the birth of their gorgeous little girl.

A Happy Family

Daddy's girl

Beautiful Girls

I’ll be finishing the year of Baby B in January 2011 by photographing her 1st birthday.

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.