Now that Christmas is behind us and the children nearly back at school, I wanted to share some photographs that I took of my children towards the end of last year. Those of you who know my work will already be aware that I just love photographing children and families using natural light – no flash, no studio – just me and my lovely camera. Clients often ask me, when I’m showing them my product range, if any of the children in the photographs are my own. They always sound slightly surprised when I explain that all the photographs that I have framed in beautiful sample frames are from actual client commissions. To me this shows my clients a real reflection of my work and not anything that could have been staged using my own children.

Anyway, all that said, I do photograph my own two adorable children (not as often as I’d like) and my aim here was to simply capture them having fun in the bath. A small skylight is the only window in the bathroom and the light was very soft. I used a 50mm, 1.4 lens and shot entirely on manual to get the effect I desired.

One thing that I hadn’t realised is how much they look alike… I know it sounds strange as they are our kids. Every time I look at these four images they make me smile – I absolutely love them.

If you’d like to arrange a portrait session so that I can capture the beauty of your family, then please simply drop me an email at memories@ceciliacostello.co.uk or call me on 07947 160185. I have a special offer on until the end of January 2012 for only £100 which includes a 9″x6″ framed photograph ready to hang on your wall.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

My two gorgeous children

Over the last few months a number of my clients have asked if they can buy a Portrait Session Gift Voucher for their friends and relatives at Christmas. After having a good chat with them, I’ve designed a lovely gift that can be enjoyed by all. I specialise in capturing the joy in children of all ages in a timeless way – and of course parents and grandparents can be included too!

Here are details of the lovely Christmas Offer available until 31st January 2012. All portrait sessions must be booked in by 31st March 2012 (but held later than this date if necessary). So, if you’re looking for a gift that’s a little bit different, please contact me on 07947 160185 or drop me an email at memories@ceciliacostello.co.uk and I’ll be delighted to help. Thanks.