Family Shenannigans at Alnwick Treehouse and Gardens

We recently had an extended family day out at the gorgeous Alnwick Gardens including a scrummy lunch in the Treehouse.   Unlike today (it's very cold and been raining heavily for the past 3 days solid!) we were wearing t-shirts and bathers!  Here's a few of my favourites. x

Sunny water play

Garnish

Patiently waiting.....

Miranda's Girls

It's strange how things happen and the situations you meet people in.  A photographer I met once called it the butterfly effect.

I met Miranda at a Christmas Fair I was exhibiting at, where she asked me to take some pictures of her two horses, Saffie and Molly.  We arranged a date and I drove over to the farm on a freezing cold, but very sunny day.   As soon as I got out the car to put on my wellies, memories of my days spent horse riding and being in stables came flooding back.  Miranda's girls were just adorable and a pleasure to photograph.   Here's some of my favorite shots...... x

Lesley & Simon....

When Lesley and Simon met, it was with a bit of drama.... their first date wasn't your normal meet for a drink, it included a long walk, a drowning sheep and the fire brigade!   Ever since then they have been inseparable and I was thrilled to photograph their gorgeous wedding at Crathorne Hall.  They have also recently expanded their family with their little puppy, Oscar. x

Making the front page...

I had the huge honor of being asked to photograph the front cover of the 2nd edition of Darlington Weddings magazine.    Many thanks to the people who made it possible...... our beautiful model Sophie, MUA Toni Baker, gorgeous dress courtesy of Miranda Marie of Yarm which was closely guarded by Sarah of Coo Chi Coo Cards and flowers by Claire Metcalfe x

Red Roses or Blue Violets?....

No, but we saw some gorgeous flowers on our trip to Alnwick gardens and The Tree House today.  We decided to have a family day out to celebrate Valentine's Day. I haven't got green fingers, indeed I tend to kill plants but know that the first are snow drops and answers on a post card for the purple ones!   Happy Valentine's Day.  x

Hearts... Curves.... & Lace

Tis February again, the month which is symbolic of, and filled with celebrating love (even our love of food on Pancake day, yum).    It's also a great time to brave the colder weather by going to a gorgeous location, taking the thermals off and putting on something sensual and special, having your hair and make-up professionally done and tying it all together with a boudoir shoot......     Contact me at claire@burnsrowattphotography or 07962 393664 if you'd like more information.   Happy Valentines Day.  x

Wedding fairs I will be exhibiting at

I have listed below the wedding fairs I will be exhibiting at this season.   If you need a wedding photographer come along and say hi, see some of my work and I can answer any questions you have about wedding photography.   There'll be lots of other gorgeous exhibitors there too for great ideas for your special day.....

Sunday 19th February 2012 - Redworth Hall 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11th March 2012 - The Bowes Museum 10am-4pm
Sunday 1st April 2012 - HM Bark Endeavour Ship in Stockton 10am-4pm
Sunday 22nd April 2012 - The Newcastle Civic Centre 11am- 4pm
Sunday 13th May 2012- River Tees Watersports Centre 10am-4pm

Hope to see you all there.  Claire x