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Mailley Family at the castle

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:6th September 2018
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Lifestyle Family PhotographyHadleigh CastleThere are so many amazing locations that I get introduced to all the time, but I am nearly ashamed to say that this was my first visit…

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Polly is 1

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:15th August 2018
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Polly's Cake Smash photoshoot Polly is ONE Milestone photoshoot Leigh on Sea This cutest girl was not that keen on the cake but she sure gave us lots of 'awww'…

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Ember & Lyra – mini shoot

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:29th July 2018
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Milestone photoshoot with Lyra Mini children's photoshoot Portraiture | Outdoor photography Leigh on Sea, Essex Milestone sessions are the perfect way to document those big or small stages your baby…

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Curtis Family – Fatherhood

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:19th July 2018
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Lifestyle photographyFatherhood photoshootLeigh on Sea, EssexJust imagine to turn up to client's home at 3pm on Saturday when England kicked off with Sweden in World Cup for a Fatherhood photoshoot!After…

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Hooper Family

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:3rd July 2018
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Pregnancy photographyLifestyle outdoor photoshootLeigh on Sea, EssexIt was late afternoon around 5pm when we met at Two Tree Island in Leigh on Sea and it was the best timing to…

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Introducing Lifestyle Newborn package

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:27th June 2018
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Lifestyle photographyCapturing new love, connection and growing bond between you and your new baby.In-home lifestyle photoshoot blending documentary and portrait photography to capture your story.My heart sang when I unexpectedly…

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Quinn’s (pan)cake smash on the beach

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:24th May 2018
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Lifestyle Cake smashChildren's photography celebrating their milestone. Thorpe Bay beach in Southend, EssexCake smashes are really popular way to celebrate your child's birthday or milestones for that matter. All you need…

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Bluebells shoot with Ava

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:15th May 2018
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Children photographyThis was a morning mini photoshoot and the sun usually just about peeps through on one side of our garden - just the perfect spot to get the sun…

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Bluebells photography in my garden

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:9th May 2018
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I felt very lucky to be moving into a property with such well-established garden! When some flowers are on their way out, there is sure to be another rushing through…

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Favs Food Smash – aka Rory&Quinn are turning 2!

  • Post author:Petra Blacklock
  • Post published:2nd May 2018
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So what’s this ‘Favs food smash’ all about?As I was blogging about my last cake smash where the birthday girl wasn’t at all impressed by her cake, it occur to…

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