How Cute is Sam !!!

My latest shoot was this weekend, with little Sam and his parents Lyndsey and Steve. How cute is Sam !!! He is just so sweet and so well behaved. He loved having his picture taken and was mesmerised by the sight of the camera. It was such a cold and wet day on Sunday that I had thought about re-scheduling, but I knew Lyndsey and Steve wanted some lovely pics of Sam to give as Christmas gifts. I decided to leave it until the last minute and thankfully the rain stopped, and the sun came out just long enough to get some lovely outdoor shots, as well as the gorgeous ones taken of Sam indoors.







It seems to be lots and lots of little boys that I am photographing lately, and just when I was saying to a friend “where are all the girls ?” My phone rang literally minutes later, and I took a booking for a portrait shoot for a little 2 year old girl. I can’t wait – I wonder if she has any fairy wings !!!

Katryoshka

One of my most favourite commercial shoots ever !!! I was lucky enough to be asked to photograph the products for a wonderful new company Katryoshka. The immensely talented designer Katharina Stubbs and renouned local artist Emma Hunk have joined forces to launch their new Lifestyle Products business. Kat and Emma have sourced amazing products from all around the world, and along with their own designs and pieces of art, I am sure that their new business venture will be a sure fire success.






Everything was shot at Emma’s amazing 17th century Staffordshire home, an Aladdin’s cave of wonderfully unique furniture and art. This shoot certainly didn’t feel like work – I loved it and was entrigued by each and every item. There are so many new gifts now added to my Christmas list !!! Look out for Katryoshka when their website goes live – I’m sure you will love it too.

Great Family Portrait Shoot

Another great portrait shoot that I shot a couple of weekends ago was with the Alcott family. Louise had been in to see me at my studio a few before and had booked a Lifestyle Portrait Session. She wanted to give her parents some lovely natural family pics as a Ruby Wedding gift. The family had travelled from as far away as Newcastle upon Tyne to be a part of the fun. The kids were great, and with two 5 year olds, one 4 year old and a 1 year old, you could say that we certainly had a lot of fun. This is the advantage of shooting on location, the kids get to be themselves, running around and enjoying themselves, rather than being confined to a studio.

Gift Boxes and Vouchers – Ideal Christmas Gifts

If you are looking for a really unique gift idea this Christmas, why not give a Claire Evans Photography gift box or voucher. Available from my studio now – I have for sale, children’s and lifestyle gift boxes which are beautifully presented, and include gift items and a voucher redeemable for a lifestyle portrait shoot. Alternatively, you could give a Claire Evans Photography gift voucher, redeemable for a lifestyle portrait shoot and including a 10” x 8” print. Contact my studio on 01543 481055 for further details.

Charlotte and David’s Pre-Wed Shoot – Nottinghamshire

Last weekend I travelled over to Nottinghamshire for a pre-wed shoot with Charlotte and David, whose wedding I am photographing next year at Thrumpton Hall. The shoot took place in Charlotte’s parents beautiful garden, which has wonderful views over Nottingham. With Thrumpton Hall, a beautiful Jacobean stately home rightly known as the ‘Jewell of the Midlands’ as the setting, it should be a wonderful wedding.

The Allen Brown Gallery

Allen Brown has launched his stunning new jewellery collection to coincide with the opening of his newly extended showrooms at the Heart of the Country Village. Allen had asked me to photograph some of his new pieces, and I was like a kid in a candy store!!! Wow, what a wonderful collection – Allen and his team are so skilled and the craftsmanship that goes into every piece of jewellery is absolutely amazing. You must come and see for yourself, as to walk through the doors of Allen’s beautifully converted barn showrooms is like stepping into wonderland.

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Liz and Adrian – The Lake District

Last week I went up to Cumbria for a pre-wed shoot with Liz and Adrian, whose wedding I am photographing at Packington Moor next year. The Lake District has a special place in Liz and Adrian’s hearts, as this is where Adrian asked Liz to marry him. I am so pleased that she said yes !!! Not only do I get to photograph the beautiful wedding that they have planned, but I also got to shoot their pre-wed with a backdrop of some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.

Jo and Martin – Goldsborough Hall – North Yorkshire

Last week I travelled up to Yorkshire to meet up with Jo, Martin and baby Jacob. I am photographing Jo and Martin’s wedding this Christmas at the majestic Goldsborough Hall. What a fantastic setting for a wedding at any time of year, but at Christmas it will be extra magical. As I drove up the gravel drive and caught my first glimpse – I fell in love with Goldsborough Hall. It is absolutely beautiful. I am so excited, as when I see it again it will be decorated for Christmas, with trees, garlands, and candles, and Jo and Martin’s beautiful wedding will be taking place there. I can hardly wait !!!

Emma and Steve – Post Wedding Party

I was lucky enough to be flown out to photograph Emma and Steve’s beautiful wedding in Cyprus in September, and they had also asked me to cover their post wedding party back in England. They had a arranged a great night at The Barns, Cannock Chase, for all those who travelled to Cyprus with them, but especially for those who weren’t able to see them married. During the celebrations the guests were able to watch a slideshow of the wedding images that I had taken. Emma and Steve are so lovely and it has been great getting to know them. I really feel like one of the family as this is the third shoot I have done for them. They have also promised that when they have children they will ask me to come back to photograph the Christening. They loved their pre-wed and wedding day images, and I am sure they will think the same about the ones taken at their party.

Vote For Me - Please !!!

It is Wedding Awards time of year again, and I am asking all my past, present and future clients (or anyone who has seen my work and thinks I deserve their vote) to vote for me – please !!! It is really easy and only takes a couple of minutes. Just log on to www.the-wedding-awards.co.uk and follow the link. There are several wedding categories, but when you come to the photography section, please select “other” from the drop down menu, and add my name Claire Evans Photography. See, it’s really simple – so vote for me – please !!!

Sarah and Alex – Cannock Chase Forest

Autumn in England is so beautiful - cold - but beautiful !!! Last weekend “the big coat” finally had to come out for Sarah and Alex’s pre-wed shoot in Cannock Chase Forest. It was worth braving the cold as we got some gorgeous pictures, and the Autumn colours were stunning. Sarah and Alex are being married next year at Moxhull Hall in Warwickshire, another beautiful venue which is just a few minutes drive from my studio. Moxhull Hall has happy memories for me, as I shot my first ever wedding there years ago, and I can remember it as if it were yesterday.

Oliver and His Best Friend

I had a lovely portrait shoot recently with little Oliver, his family, and his best friend in the whole wide world – his Grandma’s dog, Indie or as Oliver would say "D". We had been having a great time, getting some beautiful shots, then along the garden path came Oliver’s little four legged friend. It is quite obvious to see that they are absolutely devoted to each other. After Oliver had greeted his pal with lots of cuddles and kisses, the fun really began. It seems that Oliver loves riding on Grandpa’s shoulders, and with doggy friend in tow, they all race around the garden together, ducking under the rose arches on the way round. We were all laughing so much, it was really funny, and it is days like this that make my job so great.