Family Photo Shoot On Location in Stratford-upon-Avon

A busy half term and post-shoot edits have resulted in a very neglected blog recently!  On the positive side, the spring/summer rush for children's portrait photography bookings has resulted in some lovely images and I have plenty of material to share over the coming weeks.  Today I'll start with an absolute favourite from last month...

This idyllic family photo shoot in Stratford-upon-Avon features Alix, Ben and their beautiful daughters Georgia and Lissie...plus a few of the family's pet sheep.  I had heard a lot about Alix and the innovative Make A Mess toddler groups she has founded, so I had a good feeling that our family portrait session would be a fun packed morning!

We started the family portrait shoot with Georgia showcasing her new found bike riding skills as little sister Lissie looked on in awe.  Georgia and dad Ben had cracked the tricky no stabilisers manoeuvre the day before our shoot and it was lovely to capture such a momentous occasion.

After some time spent amongst the beautiful bluebells in the gardens we moved on to meeting the family's herd of wonderfully woolly sheep.  Both Ben and Alix come from a long line of farming families and their passion for continuing the tradition with their own family was clear to see.  The girls took delight in showing me how they prepare the sheep feed and then, donning wellies, they led me to the field where they called over the sheep and got right into the thick of the hungry flock.  Just wonderful!

When the drizzle set in we moved indoors where the girls spent time drawing and colouring, and getting thoroughly engrossed in a spot of Alix's signature messy play.  Over a cup of coffee and a slice of cake Alix told me about her business and her exciting franchise expansion plans (check out her website for more information www.make-a-mess.co.uk).

I am delighted with the images from this most memorable shoot.  My particular favourite is the final shot of Lissie shuffling into the kitchen wearing dad Ben's shoes (a gold dust moment!).  Should she choose to follow in her dad's footsteps in the future and carry on the family's tradition of farming I'm sure this image will take on a whole new meaning.

I hope you enjoy this set of children's photography in Stratford-upon-Avon.  To see further examples of my work as a children's photographer in Warwickshire, the West Midlands and beyond, please visit my website at www.sophiehewittphotography.co.uk