Frankie and Andy booked me to be their Lancashire wedding photographer in 2023. They are getting married at Mitton Hall in 2025. They decided they would like a practice in front of my camera ahead of their big day. So they added on a Lancashire pre wedding photo shoot to their package. Like a lot of couples who add this shoot on, they said that they always feel nervous when being photographed. Doing this is a great way to work with me and everyone always says it’s not scary at all. When I was at school, my reports often mentioned that I was a chatterbox. All these years later, that is still the case. I can talk to anyone about anything so often ease nerves that way.

Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham

Frankie and Andy live locally to Gawthorpe Hall and asked if it was ok to meet there for their Lancashire pre wedding photo shoot. I have been to Gawthorpe Hall previously and knew it was a gorgeous building with stunning grounds so it was a quick yes from me. They then asked if it would be ok if they brought their little dog, Rosie along. That was an even quicker yes!! I love dogs. Dogs make everything better! We had to rearrange our first attempt at this shoot as Frankie had accidentally injured herself and didn’t want a massive bandage in their photographs. This last weekend, we managed to meet. The weather had been awful all week and I was half expecting another postponement! But…. the sun came out and it was a beautiful morning. Rosie had been to the dog groomers for a fresh cut and blow-dry. She was ready to steal the show! We took a casual walk around the grounds, chatting and snapping as we went. We had loads in common, so it was a really easy morning. I absolutely can’t wait for their summer wedding at Mitton Hall next year!

Jane x

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A couple of months ago, Bex, a lady I know from the yard where I keep my horse approached me. She told me that her brother & sister in law were expecting a baby and that her brother was turning 30! She asked if she could buy them a lifestyle newborn shoot in Lancashire as a joint present for both occasions. Of course!! Naturally, I asked if they knew if the baby was a boy or girl. But Andy & Naomi didn’t ask as they wanted a surprise. In a massive coincidence, Bex was also expecting a baby & she was also keeping the baby’s gender a surprise.

3 week old perfect baby girl.

Naomi messaged me with the amazing news! She had given birth to a gorgeous little girl and named her Arabella! I was absolutely made up for them. Obviously I congratulated them on the great choice of name too; My youngest is also called Arabella. But she is now 8 (going on 15!).

Anyway, we arranged a date for Arabella’s first photo shoot! But…. we had to delay it for a week as the main little lady had a sore rash on her face. Lifestyle shoots are different from studio shoots. They are a relaxed & natural shoot in the family home rather than props, baskets, big lights etc in a studio. This means the time frame for doing them is also more relaxed and they can be done pretty much whenever you would like.

Arabella was 3 weeks old when her photo shoot date arrived and she absolutely smashed it! She was really chilled out & never cried once! Andy & Naomi really looked after me whilst I was with them too, supplying me refreshments. I say that, but when they offered me a brew, they realised they had no milk. Bex only lives a couple of doors away, so she came to the rescue with some. She also brought her new little addition along. A baby boy named Reggie! How perfect? Not only did Bex have Reggie with her, she also had big cousin Jack. He did a great job with helping out with his two baby cousins.

Honestly, I am so excited for this little family. They were amazing to watch interacting with each other. There was so much love in the room.

If you fancy booking a lifestyle newborn shoot in Lancashire, feel free to drop me a message!

Anyway, enough from me. Check out this gorgeous shoot!

Jane x

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I have been a Lancashire Family photographer for 7 years now, 7 years! I have loved every minute of it as I love meeting new people. Sometimes, I am really fortunate and get to work with them again.

Meeting John Reynolds

During lockdown, I downloaded TikTok. Mainly to see what other real people were doing but partly to prat around with my daughters. Anyway, I now use it to make wedding reels. Last year, I came across John Reynolds and his sassy daughter, Areli. I was soon gripped by their family updates. Mainly as I could really relate to John when he was discussing Areli’s strops and gaslighting.

Family photography at Clitheroe Castle

Fast forward a few month and John and I were now chatting to each other and we arranged a family photo shoot over at Clitheroe Castle. Being a Lancashire family photographer, I know of lots of beautiful locations for these sessions. John had said he fancied Clitheroe as they would also get some lunch afterwards. Anyway, I was so excited to meet him, his wife Jade, their son Elijah and of course, their daughter Areli. After spending many months of following them, I was worried how Areli was going to behave. But then I reminded myself that I am a Mum to 2 girls and I also have 2 stepdaughters! Of course I could handle this! It was so wonderful to meet them all. It felt like we had known each other forever and I even got several high fives from the kids! Areli did stomp her feet a couple of times, but not at me, ha! I had a great morning with them and I can’t wait to work with them again in the future.

If you don’t already, head over to the social media platforms to give them a follow – Links below.

Jane xx

John Reynolds (Instagram) / John Reynold (Facebook) / John Reynolds (TikTok)

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