Showing posts with label familylife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label familylife. Show all posts
At the end of May, I was scrolling through my personal Facebook page when I saw a competition that one of the local photographers in my area was running for a Family Photo Shoot. I entered (thinking I wouldn't have any chance of winning) only to be surprised when we actually won! I was over the moon as I had really wanted to get a lovely photo of the 3 of us while Erin was small.
We headed over to B Captured Photography in Leek on the day our shoot was booked in and were met by Leanne and one of their lovely photographers (whose name has totally escaped me). The only thing that worried me is we wouldn't be able to get any good photos if Erin was bothered by the lights or different poses however the team at B Captured were absolutely fantastic.
We took everything very slow, letting Erin lead us in how she wanted to pose and started with a few photos of the 3 of us together before getting a few of us separately and a few of Erin on her own. The team were so patient trying different angles and positions to get the perfect shot!
We then went back to the studio a week later to have a look through the photos! I was so excited. As part of the competition win we got a free photo, with the option to purchase other packages if we wished. We decided for the time being we would just get the one photo although it was so hard choosing just 1!
If your local to Staffordshire, I would defiantly recommend B Captured if you wanting to get some photos done. They have a great range of different packages available including parties and make overs. Head over to their website HERE for more info or look them up on Facebook.
If your a new mum, or toying with the idea of getting some family photos done I would say do it! It was such a great experience! As I say we are absolutely over the moon with the photo!
Heres a few tips I would suggest if it is something your considering:
- Try and coordinate your clothing - if you want to look consistent on the photo, try to all wear a similar colours. The dress Erin wore was white with Minnie Mouse on the bottom with red and blue on so I wore Red and Blue and Adam wore Blue. It just meant we all tied in together and it didn't clash.
- Book the best time - If you have a really little one, try and time it for when they are likely to be awake. We were able to get some good shots of Erin awake at our shoot as well as some of her asleep on us both too.
- Avoid black and white outfits - Photographers tend to use a mix of black and white backgrounds to shoot photos so don't wear all black or all white otherwise you will just blend in!
- Take a change of clothes (especially for little one) - Its all well and good taking the time to pick out the perfect outfit for baby but don't forget to take a change of clothes too just in case of any accidents! Some photographers will also let you change outfits during the shoot if you want a range of options.
- Include special objects - Again something many photographers will let you do is included special items in the shoot so if you have your tiara or veil from your wedding or a special piece of clothing or jewellery you want to include, take them along.
We absolutely loved the day we had at B Captured and it is something we will defiantly do again when Erin is bigger, or when we have any more children
Today marks 2 years since Adam and I said I do! I can’t quite believe how that’s happened! It only seems like 5 minutes ago since we were standing at that alter exchanging vows!
Year 2 of our marriage has been pretty amazing as our 2 became a 3 and we extended our family 💖 Last night we had a lovely night out to the cinema our first night out without Erin... I won’t lie.. I spent the entire time thinking about her but I think the good thing about going to the cinema was that I couldn’t keep checking my phone or texting my mum. I knew she would be ok as she was with my mum and dad but hey.. a Mummy can twitch eh!
So what have I learnt during my second year of marriage?
- There is nothing better than being at home and cuddling up on the couch! I spent a whole chunk of this year of our marriage being pregnant which meant I didn’t always feel like getting dressed up and going out.. but you know what.. that’s ok! Sometimes cuddling up on the sofa with a movie or binge watching your favourite TV show together is even better
- That said it is still nice to go out and enjoy time together just the 2 of you! I’m still a big believer in enjoying date night! Just because your married doesn’t mean you should stop enjoying this time together
- Be grateful for each other. No matter how busy your day is always take that moment to have a kiss or a cuddle. Adam and I have developed a new routine where we take Erin to bed after her bath and while she is falling asleep on my chest we cuddle up as a 3 on the bed and we do a crossword together - sounds cheesy but this is a lovely part of my day.
- Marriage is about compromise. Sometimes it’s nice to let him have the football on the TV because even though you have no interest whatsoever he does. Last year for our anniversary I got Adam tickets to see Jools Holland even though I don’t really enjoy his style of music but you know what.. we went and it was a lovely night out together - even though I didn’t enjoy it as much as him, seeing his face light up with how much he enjoyed it was worth it
- It’s important to dream together. Last year Adam and I brought our first house together. I say first house.. I mean forever home (cause I’ve told Adam ain’t no way I’m moving again - it’s too stressful 😂) so we have spent a lot of time this year dreaming about what we want to do to the house.. extensions.. loft conversions. Plus having Erin has helped us to dream about other family wishes.. having more children, wanting to take her/them to Disney when they are old enough, family holidays - sometimes it’s lovely to just sit and dream about the future together
I’m so excited to see what this next year brings... in year 1 we brought a home, in year 2 we had our daughter.. let’s see what year 3 brings! Adam says a lottery win - although I did remind him he needs to actually start playing the lottery to win 😂
Today marks exactly 242 days since Adam and I got married - since yesterday was Valentines day I thought I would do something different today... So here is some things I have learnt in the 8 months we have been married and some advice for things we do as a newly married couple..
Date Night
No matter how busy our lives are, Adam and I always try to make the time for date night - we at least try to do it once a week or fortnight depending on what we have on... sometimes this involves dates to the cinema or some other activity or some nights just snuggling up on the sofa watching a film or box sets on TV. Mine and Adams work schedules are very different. I work Monday - Friday where as he works weekends with the occasional sunday off so it is really important for us that we schedule in this time of just us!
Babies
The minute you tie the knot everyone suddenly wants to know when the babies are going to follow.. they can't just let you enjoy the time as a couple first! Be prepared for this question.
Don't loose the cuteness
Even now I get butterflies when I see that he has text me. He still now sends me texts in the middle of the day just to say I love you or to make me smile. Don't loose that.
Start traditions
Its the perfect time to start things you can keep going for years <3
Share..
Adam and I have developed a thing where we share the housework... I cook and he washes up.. little things like that... it makes such a difference. Try not to become one of the couples where its very one sided because resentment can easily creep in
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