Cousins in the Freesias

I completely forgot to share these delicious images of the cousins in the freesias. Although all the freesias are gone, spring is abounding with nasturtiums, fields of those fluffy white flowers on farms and so many other gems which I just swoon over.

Samantha is almost two

This is Samantha's second mini session and she is now 20 months old and is just starting to become a little chatterbox. Her mummy decided that we had to do the shoot in the freesias while they were in bloom since every time they drive by Aberfeldy nurseries, little Sam yells out "Flowers!".

Samantha is so busy now. She was only smitten with the freesias for a moment before scooting down the hill became a much more fun activity.

By the end of the shoot, Sam was tired and wanted her nap. I love the little tear stained cheek and her mama's sweet smiling face making it all better.

Thank you Samantha for coming to frolic in the freesias with me - it is so fun to see how you have grown and changed and to see your sweet little nose still scrunches up the way your daddy's does still! Happy spring! xxx

Petals

My sister, Amanda, who is also a photographer and famous for her fine art flower imagery, got together with friend and wedding planner, Nikki of Bermuda Bride, to revamp the floral company, Petals, complete with fabulous new blog. The two have worked tirelessly in preparation for the new launch, just in time for the holidays. We did a quick session in my garden so the two had some portraits for the press. Nikki brought a lovely bouquet of tulips which were just opening in the heat and the flowers added such a sensational splash of colour.

Amanda created a glorious crown of mokara orchids for her hair, a la Frida Kahlo style and she was such fun to photograph with my dandy little iphone camera and Instagram, which I am newly obsessed with!

I had to go check out the newly designed studio just opposite Masters next to their parking area. They had so much to choose from and what better time of year to have festive flowers. So much to choose from at this time of year!

Hope you get a chance to find your way to Petals to brighten your holiday! xxx

Jonny, Feven, Nathaniel and Samantha

This gorgeous family were so lucky to capture the last of the freesias before they faded for another year. I simply adore this setting as it is dramatic and romantic, but not too busy so as to take away from the subjects. And this family are so fun and beautiful and full of love that the happy freesias are the perfect backdrop to echo all of that happiness.

Nathaniel is six years older than Samantha and such a good brother. They were sweet together and there was a lovely mutual respect between.

Nathaniel loves to draw and spends a lot of time designing ships and bikes. He was inspired by a friend last year who shaved his head to raise funds for St Baldricks and so Nathaniel wanted to do the same this year so we did the shoot shortly after the big chop. He loves to spend time with his grandfather and likes to work on his lathe taking apart and putting together old electronics.

Samantha is four and loves music, art and books. She, as her brother will say:"is in perpetual conversations" and the only time she is not is when she is reading, eating or asleep! She is learning classical ballet and how to play the violin, and most recently, she has announced that she would like to be a teacher of clowns!

Jonny and Feven met in Ethiopia 12 years ago and the story of how they met has two versions. His and Hers! In late 2000, Jonny packed up his pottery business and left Bermuda to "travel around the world". His first stop was Ethiopia, where Feven is from, since he had a friend there doing development work. The couple met at a party at a school where Feven worked and hit it off instantly due to their common interests in music and books. The pair became good friends and Jonny's brief stay became a two year on and off stay. Needless to say, the traveling around the world had to be postponed for a later time.

Thanks so much to the four of you for such a lovely shoot - it is such a gorgeous setting and of course when shooting subjects as beautiful as all of you, makes my job easy too! Love to you all xxx