Eveline

I first met Eveline in March 2019. On that occasion we were at Batswood Arboretum enjoying the Spring colour. Click here to view the photos from last year’s shoot. This time around, we met at Crickley Hill and delighted in the gorgeous colours of Autumn. Time flies when you’re an ickle person and I couldn’t believe how much she had changed!

Eveline loved playing leaf throws with Mum and Dad, peek-a-boo from behind my favourite tree, walking along fallen trunks and being thrown high up into the air! The shoot lasted for 60 minutes and as with many of my shoots with little people, felt more like a play date than a photo shoot. Always great fun. Here are some of the highlights. All images are included in my 60 minute sessions.

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. Thanks.

Ewen

Emma booked me for this 30 minute photo shoot at Crickley Hill with her husband and their young son. It was bitterly cold but despite that, little Ewen still had some smiles to share. As can sometimes happen on shoots, little ones just aren’t always in the mood, and this was the case towards the end of the shoot. Despite a few tears, I was still able to capture some lovely shots, which Mum and Dad were very pleased with.

If you would like to book a mini park shoot 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.

Henry & Reuben

I do lots of family on location shoots at Crickley Hill, and it never disappoints, whatever the weather! For today’s shoot we were blessed with beautiful sunshine, which isn’t always the easiest medium to work with. However, there was a slight haze which provided a great light. The boys had a super time, running along the narrow footpaths. Mum and Dad would occasionally grab hold of them for a quick family picture before they were off again exploring!

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. Thank you.

Harry & Bee #2

As I mentioned in my previous blog post, Crickley Hill is a super spot for family photos. On this occasion the weather wasn’t so favourable so we headed into the woods to start with. There is a great spot that I’ve become familiar with, it has a large fallen tree and young and old all seem to enjoy clambering over it! It’s a great, natural prop! I’ve photographed Roz and her family before, (click here to see the photos from that shoot) so it was great to see them again for a larger family outing.

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. Thank you.

Charlie & Hannah

Crickley Hill is a great spot for a family photo shoot. It has the breathtaking view, which makes for a very dramatic backdrop, and when the weather isn’t so favourable, the woods provide shelter. On this occasion the sun was trying to peep through and the clouds were clearing so we took advantage of the stunning scenery. The children loved being thrown into the air and on top of the hill, I’m sure it must have felt as if they were flying!

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. Thank you.

Oliver

This is the second time I have photographed Oliver, (click here to see the previous shoot) and my goodness, I couldn’t believe how much he’d grown! He was still the same cheeky little chap I remembered and what a blast he had as I ran around after him! As with all my photo shoots, I kept things relaxed and informal, the emphasis is always on play and having fun.

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. Thank you.

Penny's 60th

Hayley booked me for a 40 minute photo shoot to celebrate her Mum’s 60th birthday. Her two sons, Jake and Oliver, were great fun, as were the adults! Lots of silliness and plenty of smiles. Just what I like!

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. All pictures are included in the price of the shoot. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414.  I'd love to hear from you. Thanks. 

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Ted, Daphne, Alex, Oliver & Tom

Heather contacted me back in January to book a family photo shoot with her family and her brother’s family. They wanted to give the photos to their Mum as a surprise for her 60th birthday.

We met at Crickley Hill and kept to the woods as it was so blustery and cold. The children were soon having a lovely time playing on an old fallen tree, which makes a great place for photos. With the children relaxed I was able to take lots of candid pictures, as well as a few family groups.

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. All pictures are included in the price of the shoot. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414.  I'd love to hear from you. Thanks. 

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A Cold Day at Crickley

Mum Becky was given her photo shoot as a gift last Christmas. As with all my gift vouchers there is no expiry date to them so families are welcome to book up whenever it’s convenient for them.

It was a rather cold and blustery day on Crickley Hill but it didn’t stop the girls from showing off their gymnastic skills! We began the session out in the open and took advantage of the breathtaking views before retreating into the woods for a spot of tree climbing and shelter.

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.

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Paige O'Rourke

Paige contacted me whilst on holiday over here from America. She wanted a picture that she could use for her Christmas cards this year and booked me for a 20 minute shoot. She had left it up to me to decide on the location but the brief was rolling Cotswold Hills. With it’s spectacular views and windswept landscape, Crickley Hill was an obvious choice. Paige was delighted with the location and thrilled with this picture, which will be adorning all her Christmas cards this year!

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.

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Matthew & Jacob

I get lots of repeat customers, which I think is great as it shows how pleased people are with the photos I take for them. Vanessa and her family returned to me after their newborn shoot a year or so ago when Jacob was just a baby. Both boys had grown up so much and were full of beans as we played in the woods before heading out onto the grass field to take in THAT breahtaking view. 

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.

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The Tilley Family

Last Thursday morning I met Emma and Sam and their three young children - Nora, Roland and Arthur. We met at Crickley Hill and boy was it sunny!! Now, I don't like to complain about the sunshine, but a little more cloud cover would have been nice so as to avoid those strong shadows and possible squinting.

As it was, the children had a super time frolicking around in the Springtime sunshine and barely stopped to breath for the entire 40 minutes!! We did manage to get the two older ones to sit still just long enough for a photo with their baby brother  - much to Mum and Dad's delight!!  

If you would like to book a park shoot 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!

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Giant January Give Away!

Every Wednesday throughout January I'm running a series of free photo shoots that lots of you have already been snapping up! Last week I was at Crickley Hill and this week I'll be at Pittville Park. Give me a wave if you see me - I'm there all day!

So coming back to Crickley Hill - the photo shoots started at 9.30am and went right through to 2.30pm. There had been such a huge demand that I hadn't even been able to factor in a ten minute break for lunch. It didn't matter though because we all had such fun. Not even Storm Eleanor could blow away our enthusiasm!

Due to the storm, I suggested that the photo shoots be performed in the shelter of the beautiful ancient beech woods. There were only two, slightly older children, who wanted to weather the storm and my goodness it was a job just to stand upright! Thankfully they had taken my pre-photo shoot advice on board and wore woolly hats to keep their hair in place! In contrast, the woods were relatively calm. In fact you wouldn't have even known there was a storm.

The children all very much enjoyed climbing trees, foraging for sticks and hiding in the numerous dens. They balanced on fallen tree trunks, we played hide and seek and even a bit of peep-o too. I think the giggles could be heard for miles! I've selected a sample of my favourite shots from each of the seven photo shoots. I hope you like them! 

Free photo shoot January continues this week at Pittville Park and although that day is now fully booked, there will be more opportunities to get involved. Watch this space!

Jasmine

This is the fifth time I have photographed Jasmine and boy does she wear a woolly hat well!

Alexa

This is the third time I've photographed Alexa and I can't believe how much she has grown since the very first time I met her at her cake smash! 

Jack

Jack is another little lad who I've photographed on two previous occasions and he's getting cheekier by the minute! Great to catch up with his Mum again too, who is keen to book another photo shoot with me in the Spring. 

Oliver & Arabella

Among all the familiar faces it was great to see some new faces too and who couldn't resist these two with all their gorgeous curls!

Joshua & Jackson

Despite only being a few months old, this is actually the second time I've met these Babes in the Wood and the third time I've met Dylan the dog! I did their newborn shoot when they were just a few weeks old. 

Molly & Elliot

More new faces and more super cute winter woolly hats!

Besties

From left to right: Elliot, Molly, Oliver, Arabella, Sanara and Sam.

Sanara

This is the third time I've photographed Sanara. Her Daddy is so tall she could even reach the branch of this tree - just!

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The Bowen Family

This is the second shoot I've done for Gemma and Dave but the first time I had the pleasure of meeting the newest addition to their family - Sam! He was just a bump in Gemma's tummy when I photographed them two years ago in Pittville Park. How time flies! 

If you would like to book something similar then please get in touch using the form on my contact page or give me a call on 07983 465414. All files are included in the price of the shoot. Thanks!

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Ella & George

Last Sunday I was at Crickley Hill for a fun filled 30 minute family photo shoot. The session had been booked as a gift voucher last Christmas, (there is no limit to the expiry date on my vouchers). The whole family had a super time, even Missy the dog got snapped too!

If you would like to book something similar then I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch using the form on my contact page or give me a call on 07983 465414. All images are included in the price of the photo shoot. Thanks!

The Tullocks!

Last Sunday I met Cathy and her extended family for a fun filled photo shoot on Crickley Hill. The four children - Thomas, William, Charlie and Charlotte - were full of beans! They enjoyed flying the kite, playing with their new puppy and generally messing around! 

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

Lucas & April!

Last week I met up with Claire and her gorgeous family, who had booked one of my popular mini 30 minute park shoots. It was early on a Sunday morning but the children, 4 year old Lucas and his sister, 1 year old April, were very excited!

I hope you like the pictures. If you would like to book something similar please get in touch using my contact page or give me a call on 07983 465414.

Thanks!

1st Photo Shoot @ Crickley Hill

Here's one of my shoots from a couple of weeks ago that took place on Crickley Hill, Cheltenham. I've been wanting to do a photo shoot up there for ages, so couldn't wait to meet Rachel and her family. It was a Friday evening and the light was beautiful. 

“Gill is wonderful - she put my kids at ease instantly and was able to capture some wonderful, natural shots of them. She even managed to capture our 10 week old puppy and 16 year old staffie in the same photo - no mean feat!! I highly recommend to anyone wanting fabulous family shots.”
— Rachel Butler, May 2015