Christenings, baptisms, First Holy Communions and Naming Ceremonies usually involve me attending about 45 minutes before the service begins to capture family and friends arriving for the ceremony. Often there is then a chance to capture some portraits of you with your baby, child, or children and the immediate family whilst everyone is fresh and the children aren’t overtired. During the ceremony, I capture the moments naturally and discreetly as it unfolds.
After the ceremony I continue to capture pictures candidly and take some family groups to include godparents, grandparents and friends and sometimes a group photograph of everyone.

Over the years my experience in photographing landmark birthdays, parties and anniversaries and other life events has taken me from 1st to 50th birthday celebrations; from quiet intimate lunchtime gatherings of extended family to full-scale receptions and late into the night celebrations. Venues change from family homes and gardens to different hotels and clubs. ​

Funerals, memorial services or gatherings to celebrate and mark the life of a loved one are events I have only recently been approached to record in pictures. I feel immensely privileged and honored to be entrusted to be a discreet part of these occasions making a pictorial record.​