Last weekend I went down to Graham and Lucy Smith's home in Surrey. A beautiful house on a quiet, little street lined with blossoming trees. It was an absolutely perfect afternoon made particularly enjoyable by their amazing children - Samuel, Patrick and Edward. I think they just might be my most willing subjects to date... and their chickens, though not quite as cooperative were just marvelous. I had such a fabulous time and I think - and hope they did too...
Here are the images from their Collection...
Here are the images from their Collection...
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Samuel sneaked up and put a daisy on Patrick's ear -
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Samuel's feet are quite something - I guess the swing does get a lot of use as there is no grass underneath...
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The blossoms are so beautiful, but they are just coming to an end so with the lightest breeze it snows petals.
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If there is brick about I'll shoot it - I just love the rough texture and warm hues. I will really miss it when I leave London. Maybe I'll build a brick wall somewhere to use for shoots...
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