Happy Birthday Elle!

July 07, 2026 by gill thomas

An enjoyable 90 minute shoot with Elle and her family to celebrate her 90th birthday! As always,, I kept the photos very informal, other than a few group photos as requested by the family. Below is a small selection of images from the 70 the family received.

If you have something to celebrate and would like it professionally photographed 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.

Nan's 90th!

January 22, 2026 by gill thomas

A lovely occasion in Stratford Upon Avon recently, where I photographed a 90th birthday party. I was booked for two hours, and the brief was to capture candid, natural shots of guests arriving, mingling and cake cutting. Below is a small selection from the 144 high resolution files the family received.

Chloe and Sam's @ Sam's!

June 26, 2025 by gill thomas

Chloe and Sam booked me for two hours to cover their pre-wedding party at Sam’s in Cheltenham. It was a great evening with lots of candid, informal photography - my favourite kind - it always captures the mood of the party so much better than posed group shots. Below is just a small selection from the 118 images the couple received.

The Lamb's Party!

January 06, 2025 by gill thomas

A lovely morning in Cheltenham photographing this family celebration, and we were treated to the bag pipes too! The occasion began at the family’s home in Montpellier, where there was an informal drinks reception. After an hour or so, the piper arrived, which meant it was time to make our way over to The Ivy for lunch. A lovely walk through the park caught many people’s eye! I left just after the speeches, as lunch was being served. Below are a small selection of photos from the 117 the family received.

Rose's 70th

July 03, 2024 by gill thomas

Rose booked me for an hour to cover her 70th birthday celebration at Hotel Du Vin, Cheltenham. I’ve photographed a variety of different parties and weddings at this venue, and its brilliant. Gorgeous both inside and out. After welcome drinks inside, we were fortunate to be able to move outside to the courtyard garden. Below are just a small selection of shots from the sixty that Rose received.

Traditional Wedding Dress

March 20, 2024 by gill thomas

I photographed Elin and Clara in January, when they booked me to capture photographs of their engagement. To view the photos from their engagement shoot, please click here.

This time, they wanted photos of themselves dressed in their traditional wedding outfits. They booked me for 15 minutes and we used the grounds of Gloucestershire University, near Pittville. Not a venue I have ever used, but it made a nice backdrop and they had sought approval beforehand from the owners.

Golden Wedding

December 14, 2023 by gill thomas

Debbie booked me for a 20 minute shoot with her family as they were celebrating her parent’s Golden Wedding anniversary. They were staying at Ellenborough Park Hotel, so I met them in the grand hall, which was looking beautifully festive! Unfortunately, half the family had been struck down with Covid, so it was a much smaller gathering than expected, but the family still enjoyed some group portrait shots to mark the special occasion.

If you are holding an event or have something to celebrate and would like it professionally photographed 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!

The Guest's

August 22, 2023 by gill thomas

Laura contacted me recently to enquire about hiring a professional photographer for a family gathering at Severn Springs House. She ended up booking me for an hour. The brief was a combination of formal family group photos, followed by candid shots of the family. Below are a small selection from the 79 images they received.

If you are holding an event or celebrating a birthday and would like it professionally photographed 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!

21st Birthday Party!

November 12, 2022 by gill thomas

Germaine booked me for four hours to photograph her son’s 21st birthday party, held at Boddington Manor. The theme for the party was ‘Heaven & Hell’. On arrival, guests walked through the pearly white doors of ‘heaven’ before the gates of ‘hell’ were opened an hour or so later. There, they enjoyed a three course meal in spectacular scenery. My brief was to capture all the fun as it unfolded. No formal shots as such, except a few family ones at the beginning of the evening. When I left at 10.30pm, I got the impression the party was just getting started! Below is a small selection of shots from the one hundred and seventy one the family received.

If you are holding an event and would like it professionally photographed 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.

Samuel's Christening

June 24, 2022 by gill thomas

Tom booked me for two hours to cover his son’s Christening party in Tetbury. They had originally wanted me to cover the ceremony as well, but the vicar wouldn’t allow any photos to be taken during the service. It was a rather lovely event, I arrived a little early to capture the room, cake and other small touches the family had organised before the guests started to arrive. Below is a small selection from the one hundred and twenty two images the family received.

If you have something to celebrate and 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!