Winston's Wish - Rebrand

November 02, 2018 by gill thomas

Last week Winston’s Wish asked if I could come into their offices in Cheltenham to take some photos of some of the children wearing their new branding. It was a joy, as always, to work with the children and always fun too, despite the difficult circumstances. As well as some rebranding shots, they also needed some pictures of their help desk and a few posed thank you’s to various local businesses.

If you run a charity and need some professional photos taking 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. Thanks.

Winston's Wish - Bettridge School

September 22, 2018 by gill thomas

Winston’s Wish is a charity that sits very close to my heart so it’s always an absolute privilege when they ask me to photograph one of their sessions. This particular event took place at Bettridge School in Cheltenham. I was there for just a few hours to document some activities the children were doing, including memory jars and circle time. Despite the difficult times these children face, the room is always full of smiles and positive energy.

Winston's Wish - Away Day

February 23, 2018 by gill thomas

I've lost count of the number of photo shoots I've done for Winston's Wish but it is always an absolute pleasure to be asked to photograph one of their sessions. It's a charity that sits extremely close to my heart. Watching the children is always such an inspiration and the hard work and dedication of the staff is tremendous.

I never charge a fee for any of the charity work that I do so if you run a charitable organisation and need some professional photographs please get in touch using my contact page or give me a call on 07983 465414. Thanks!

Winston's Wish - Rebrand

December 14, 2017 by gill thomas

Last month I popped down to Winston's Wishes offices on the Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, for a photo shoot to launch their exciting new rebrand. I've only just been able to release the images as they have been top secret until the launch date just a few weeks ago.

The brief was to capture a combination of natural shots and mock up role plays with one of the practitioners. My favourite type of photos are always the more candid ones where the children are at ease and engaged in their activities.

I've done many, many photo shoots for Winston's Wish over the years. To view more of them just click on this link and scroll down the page. Thanks!

Winston's Wish - Away Weekend

June 30, 2017 by gill thomas

I've been so busy with work this past month that I'm only just getting around to posting my blogs from jobs I completed in May. This was one of my favourites.

Winston's Wish is a charity very close to my heart and so I am always more than happy to help them with anything they need photographing. I never charge a fee or ask for travel expenses and they receive all the files, which I fully edit and art work.

This time they were at the Wilderness Centre in the Forest of Dean for a weekend away for those who had lost a loved one through suicide or manslaughter. It was pretty hard going at times but as always the children smiled their way through it and when they couldn't, the amazing staff at Winston's Wish were there to support them and help them work through things.

There were many activities for the children to get involved with including archery, rock climbing and painting. These gave them some light relief from the real issues facing the children. The main focus of the weekend, as always, was the group work, which is always tough. There is lots of talking, use of memory stones and memory boxes, which help the children to understand and process their grief.

If you would like to see more examples of my work for Winston's Wish then simply scroll through the Charity home page. Likewise, if you run a charity and have an event you would like photographing then please get in touch using my contact page. Alternatively you can call me on 07983 465414. I don't normally charge a fee but it depends on individual circumstances. Thanks!

Winston's Wish - Royal Crescent

February 07, 2017 by gill thomas

Last week I was at Winston's Wish's new offices on the Royal Crescent in Cheltenham. Off the success of my other photo shoots with them they were keen for even more photos to use across their online marketing and media platforms.

On my arrival I was welcomed into the reception area where I was delighted to see many brochures covered top to toe in my pictures. Winston's Wish holds a special place in my heart for personal reasons and I felt very proud to see that my photos were making a real difference to this worthy charity.

The children arrived and they spent the morning playing in one of the new counselling rooms. The aim of the shoot was lots of reportage pictures. There was plenty to keep them entertained. From a sand table, to craft and musical instruments, the room was soon filled with lots of laughter and joy.

I don't ask for any fee for charity work. If you run a charity and are in need of some professional photos then please do get in touch with me. Either drop me an email using my contact page or give me a call on 07983 465414. Thanks!