Author Archives: Kate Johnson

{Places} A week in Calvados

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  Over the August Bank Holiday we spent a peaceful week in Normandy, in the sleepy seaside town of St Aubin Sur Mer. It was a beautiful area, fascinating for anybody interested in the historical events of the 2nd world … Continue reading

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{Places} Quarry Bank Mill, Styal

    We are lucky to live fairly close to several National Trust properties, and we recently joined up again so we could make the most of this at the weekends.  Our first trip out was to Quarrybank Mill in … Continue reading

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{Products} Beautiful handmade Indian jewellery

In September, I had some fun doing some product shots for Shuban – beautiful handmade Indian jewellery and home decor items.  The brief was just to get plain simple shots that showed off the colours and vibrancy of the items … Continue reading

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{Family Session} Here come the boys!

I was lucky enough to spend a fun weekend with family B back in July, and had some great opportunities for photos of the three boys.   We went to the local park, but also took some shots of them ‘at … Continue reading

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{Party Event} School’s out for summer!

This week I was asked to take photos at a local school’s year 6 leaver’s party, and what fun we had!   The parents and staff had arranged a wonderful evening for the children, with “A night at the Oscars” as … Continue reading

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{Family Session} Family Photo Session

Having taken birthday party photos for this family previously, I was thrilled to be asked to take some family portrait photos at their home. The family each wanted some individual photos, as well as some group shots to be able … Continue reading

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{Event} How to open a bottle of Bollinger champagne with a sword!

A couple of weeks ago, we were lucky enough to attend a wine tasting of Bollinger wines and champagnes, organised by Portland Wine, and tutored by Will Oatley,  head of the Sales team at Mentzendorff. I was asked to photograph … Continue reading

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{Party Event} Where the wild things are

This weekend we were celebrating the 8th birthday of Princess S, with a visit from Andrew &  his menagerie, from Animals Intuition. As the weather was so good, we couldn’t resist setting up outside,and everyone was very excited watching the … Continue reading

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{Team Session} Cyclesport International in Alderley Edge

This weekend I was asked to take some team photos for the Alderley Edge based cycling club Cyclesport International, with whom my husband regularly rides.  They were a really friendly bunch of guys and were keen to show off their … Continue reading

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{Party Event} Birthday Parties

    From time to time I have the pleasure of taking photos for children’s birthday parties. This is always loads of fun, high energy, pure joy type stuff. It’s fast moving and fun, with a few quiet moments to … Continue reading

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