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The First Ever Blackburn Pride! 18/06/2022
On Saturday the 18th of June 2022 Blackburn held it's first ever Pride event and what an absolutely fantastic and joyful day it was! I felt very priviledged to be the official photographer for the committee and to record this historical event for future generations to...
Beyond The Walls Nursery Portraits 2022
It was so wonderful to be back with the lovely outdoor nursery Beyond the Walls last year, after an extended break due to the pandemic I was excited to meet up with them again! I spent three sunny mornings in Roddlesworth Woods last May taking photos of the children...
Family Shoot – Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen – Autumn 2019
This wonderful extended family photoshoot was an absolute pleasure to shoot, even with the added challenge of photographing a large group! The Carter family had gathered in the Ribble Valley for a holiday and were looking to commemorate the event as a surpirse gift...
Firespiral Slings – Autumn 2020 – Nick O’ Pendle, Clitheroe
And finally the last, but most certainly not least, location for my Firespiral Slings Pendle collection was the pictureque Nick of Pendle between Clitheroe and Sabden. Showcasing Earthshine Pendle Nocturne (with Rachael and little Naomi) and Firerock Pendle Starmap...
Firespiral Slings – Autumn 2020 – Grove Lane Woods, Padiham & Spring Woods, Whalley
The next two locations for my Firespiral Slings shoots were at Grove Lane Woods in Padiham and Spring Woods in Whalley. Showcasing Stonecrop Pendle Tentacular Spectacular (with Gemma and baby Amelia) at Grove Lane Woods and Silverdale Pendle Seafoam (with Erinn, Yann,...
A walk around Jacks Key Reservoir in Darwen
My friend (and glamourous assistant on Firespiral shoots!) Anne and I have been taking advantage of being able to meet for a socially distanced walk recently. It's been a great opportunity to explore some of the amazing green spaces we have here in Darwen that I've...
Firespiral Slings – Autumn 2020 – Shekinah Centre, Newchurch-in-Pendle
The next part of my Firespiral Slings Pendle collection shoots took place at the beautifully tranquil Shekinah Christian Centre in Newchurch-in-Pendle. We shot Chalice Pendle Midwinter (with Hazel, James, little Dylan, and big brother Leo) and Whinfell Pendle Birch...
Doorstep Portraits – Summer 2020
You may remember that during the summer of 2020, just after the first lockdown ended, I did a series of doorstep sessions for families with the proceeds going to ELHT & Me. This charity supports our local East Lancs Hospital Trust helping to improve the trust and...
Firespiral Slings – Autumn 2020 – Towneley Hall, Burnley – Part 2
Part two of my Firespiral Slings shoot at Towneley Hall showcasing Silverdale Pendle Seafoam (with Helen, Nick, baby Thomas, and big sisters Josie and Alice) and Stonecrop Pendle Tentacular Spectacular (with Zarda and baby Maahi). The pond at the front of the hall was...