Sophie's portraits were made into a book as a present. The Queensberry Press Books are beautiful, it's always a thrill for me to design and order these for clients. Sarah chose the photos she wanted in the book, 36 altogether and I created a layout for her to preview.

Sarah had plenty of choice over the colour of the book, and she chose Pacific which was perfect. We also then added a Maya case which is shown with the little clasp. It's a lovely way to keep the book safe.

Sarah was delighted with the book, as I was and let me know last week that the birthday present was a great success. Queensberry press books are a great way to keep your photos, Sarah was able to have 36 images in her book for the same price as ordering 36 separate prints at 9x6 inches, so it's actually very good value too.

I photographed Harry for the first time in April 2008. We went for a wander around my woodland.

He did what all children do, explored, played, found sticks.

Harry came back to my new studio at Derwent Reservoir this April, and he's still very keen on sticks, or rather challenging logs. How the little boy that was has transformed into the savvy 6 year old.

He came with his cousin.

We were caught in very brief but exciting hail stones.

It's ok for a savvy 6 year old to be cuddled.

Studio portraits are natural, unposed and spontaneous so that the children can relax enjoy the experience and receive some positive attention which they love.

All children have their own personality, so allowing them the space to play, allows their individuality to shine through.

Why make your children look 'corporate' for photo sessions by putting them into white shirts and denim. The patterns and colours become part of the composition. Lovely.

I have photographed this little girl three times now. In 2006, 2008 and 2009 and probably again this year. I wonder how she will have changed.

This is her before her little sister was born.

Here is her little sister.

And here is her little sister the following year as she grows up and can now play with her too.

In three years these two will have grown up a lot, its a privilege for me to be able to photograph them regularly.

I was commissioned by the partnership to take some portraits for their web site.

I took them with natural light in their own offices in Durham.

They have incorporated them into their web site really well.

These photos were taken at my studio last year. It's a nice contrast to move from outdoor shots to the studio.

When I am photographing you it's very important that you feel relaxed and comfortable so we go with the flow and see what happens.

I was commissioned by Francis and Lewis International Ltd to photograph one of their met masts which was put up at the new wind farm being constructed at Kiln Pit Hill, County Durham. The weather was fantastic!

I had a brief to photograph all the met mast, looking up at it, and some close ups.

I really enjoyed this commission as I find visiting sites really interesting as there is always something new to learn. Also its great to be able to look carefully at something which you haven't been close to before.

Redworth Hall is a lovely mix of traditional with contemporary style and comfort.

This couple were married at Lumley Castle. I have worked here a number of times and it's lovely as each wedding is so different.

The guests arrived and were taken onto the Biscuit Factory in the evening in the vintage Dreadnaught Bus which I have seen at lots of my weddings. Aren't those seat covers brilliant.

Lovely idea for the speeches, everyone had a flag to wave at 'appropriate' moments. Very original and inventive.

The Biscuit factory is a very nice gallery in central Newcastle and I have photographed quite a few wedding receptions there. A really nice end to the day.

This couple were married at the Registry office in Durham City which is a short walk from the river bank with lovely views of Durham Cathedral.

As part of their day they had decided to row along the river. Brilliant.