Nan's 90th!!

I get a lots of bookings these days by families who live in other parts of the UK who come to the Cotswolds to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Frequently, they rent out a large country residence and then book me to come for an hour or more to document the occasion. 

On this occasion, Neil Guthrie hired me for two hours to cover the 90th birthday celebrations of 'Nan'. The family were staying at the gorgeous Temple Guiting Manor and Barns and had the weather in their favour! Proceedings were opened with a play that the children had rehearsed, this was followed by present opening, which again, the children were heavily involved in! There were speeches, table tennis, formal family photos, hugs, laughter and lots and lots of fun. Events were rounded off at 12.30pm with a sit down dinner inside.

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!

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Oscar's Cake Smash!

Normally cake smashes are performed in my home studio but it wasn't possible on this occasion - due to a recent house move studio work has had to go on hold until I find new premises. My client's were keen for me to do the shoot though, having done their eldest son's cake smash a few years ago, and so suggested doing the photo shoot at their parent's house in Cranham.

I bought along all my usual props and incorporated a few personal items belonging to my clients too. The end result was great! Little Oscar had a super time, helped out occasionally by big brother Reuben! At the end, there was even time for a quick shower and change of clothes ready for some family pictures outside. Phew!

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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Tessa Turns 70!!

Last Saturday proved very busy with five photo shoots to get through including two family shoots, a cake smash, a joint 40th in the evening and this family shoot first thing in the morning.

Tessa and her family had hired a cottage for the weekend in the beautiful Slad valley. They had booked me for an hour to capture some formal and informal shots. The three children - Emily, George and baby Tiago - were a bundle of fun and games, while the adults showed a little more restraint in front of the camera! It didn't take too long though before everyone joined in - the children loved being swung around and enjoyed plenty of shoulder rides too!   

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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Nana's 70th!

Last Sunday was another busy one in the world of Mouse! First up was a trip to Winchcombe. Naomi had contacted me a while ago as her family were having a little get together to celebrate her Mum's 70th birthday. None of them get to see each other very much as they are all scattered throughout England so it was a chance for siblings, cousins, parents and grandparents to catch up.

The brief was reportage with a few posed family portraits, in particular Grandad and Grandma with all three grandchildren; Matilda, Dillon and Orla, which was no mean feat! 

Here is a selection of photos from the 60 minute photo shoot.

“I hired Gill to capture a special family event and after much searching on the internet I found her website and work to be the best. We were not disappointed! Gill was extremely friendly and made 3 under 3s feel at ease (as well as the adults!) The photos produced were perfect and are now treasured by every member of our family! Thank you Gill.”
— Naomi Bugden, November 2015

70th Celebrations

This really was a family affair! With 4 generations there were brothers, sisters, Mums, Dads, uncles, aunties, husbands, wives and of course Grandma! 

I met Cate professionally a few months ago, she runs a private Orthodontic practice in Cheltenham. On this occasion, she asked me along to take some photos of her family celebrating her Mum's 70th birthday. Like most families, it was a struggle to find a date that they were all free but they found one, and even chose a sunny day!

We started the 30 minute photo session with some formal family shots, at the request of Cate. The last 20 minutes or so were spent with the children generally causing mayhem, being silly and throwing on every single piece of fancy dress they could find in Cate's vast dressing up box, (I had fancy dress envy!)

I hope you enjoy the photos. If you could like to book a similar photo shoot please call me on 07983 465414 or drop me an email using the contact page. Thanks!