I’ve photographed Nicole and her gorgeous family a few times before so it was great to catch up with her again for some more photos. This time her parents and brother joined us. We met at Sudely Castle and walked down a footpath to a gorgeous field, just outside the castle grounds. It’s a gorgeous spot and one I have only recently come across. As usual, it was all very relaxed and informal, with the emphasis on playing rather than posing. The Grandparent’s were keen for a couple of more formal family photos but other than that I was left to chase the boys around! The shoot was 30 minutes long. Nicole and her family received forty seven images, below is just a small selection.

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or give me a call on 07983 465414. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks.

A few weeks ago I met Tina, her husband Colin, and their two children, Iris and Angus , at Sudely Castle, Winchcombe. We didn’t go into the grounds, but instead, strolled down a nearby footpath to a field behind the castle that the family knew well and had used a lot during Lockdown. It was a great spot and I’ll definitely be going back again soon with other families!

The shoot was an hour long and we were fortunate to have glorious sunshine, which although isn’t always a photographer’s dream light to work with, because the shadows can be quite hard, it has felt like a long Winter so we were all pleased to see it shining that morning!

The shoot was very informal with a mixture of family shots and portraits of the children. We let them free range and explore, an approach that often generates lovely, natural images of little ones. It was thoroughly enjoyable and I felt we captured some lovely moments. Below is a small selection.

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. I'd love to hear from you!

Oscar, Seb and Zach

The Smurthwaite Family