Rowyan's Christening

May 30, 2022 by gill thomas

It was great to see Hazel and her family again. I’ve photographed her children before, each have had a newborn shoot with me and I also covered her daughter’s christening. Use the links below to view the photos from those shoots.

To view Rowyan’s newborn shoot, click here.

To view Eloise’s newborn shoot, click here.

To view Eloise’s christening click here.

This time around, it was their baby son’s christening, and what a lovely occasion it was. Same church, same vicar, same warm welcome. The service was very relaxed. As with all Church services, I kept my distance, working from the back and the sides so as not to distract from the main event.

Afterwards, it was back to the family home for another hour of photographs, a combination of formal group and more natural shots. Below is just a very small selection from the 184 high resolution images the family received. Head over to my review page to find out what they thought about their experience with me.

If you would like to book me to photograph your celebration then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. I'd love to hear from you!

George's Christening

July 22, 2021 by gill thomas

I last saw Flo and her husband Peter three years ago, after the birth of their first son, Louis. It was lovely to be asked back to photograph the christening of their second son, George.

It was a small gathering in their local church in Bibury. Neither George or Louis were in the best of moods, but as the sun shine came out, so too did their smiles! The shoot itself was two hours long. After taking some photos at the house, we all walked round to the church. Afterwards, it was back to the house for some group photos and canapés. Below are a small selection of images.

If you have a something to celebrate and would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. Thanks!

Harry's 21st

September 14, 2019 by gill thomas

A few weeks ago I was booked to cover a 21st birthday party in Birdlip. It was a two hour shoot and the brief was natural, reportage. After capturing some shots of the dinning area, I worked my way through all the various different groups of people, trying to capture as many faces as possible. It was a great night, plenty of champagne and plenty of candid moments caught on camera!

If you have a family celebration coming up and would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. Thanks!

80th @ Temple Guiting Manor

July 24, 2019 by gill thomas

Last Friday I was booked to cover an 80th bash at the gorgeous Temple Guiting Manor. It was a glorious evening, so everyone was keen to go outside for pictures on the formal lawn. We started with family groups, as per my client’s request, before moving onto more candid, natural shots of the children and adults relaxing in the evening sunshine. It was a 60 minute shoot and, as always, it was very relaxed and informal. Guests were able to gather and mingle as I gently pulled them to one side when it was their turn for a photo, (I’d been given a shot list in advance.)

Family Celebrations

May 03, 2019 by gill thomas

It always seems to be a busy time in the world of Mouse! I get lots of bookings for family celebrations such as wedding anniversaries and special birthdays. This family were staying at Ellenborough Park for the weekend and booked me for an hour to cover the end of their afternoon tea before heading outside for some informal photographs. The swing always proves popular, with young and old! Here are some of the highlights.

Gran Crisps's 80th

April 27, 2019 by gill thomas

I was recently booked for an hour to cover an 80th birthday party in Charlton Kings. I arrived as people were finishing their mains, just in time for the speeches. Gran Crisp is clearly a much loved Grandma, Mum and wife so touching were the fond words her friends and family had to say about her. There was much cheering as she said a few words herself before a rendition of Happy Birthday and the blowing out of the candles on her cake.

It was a beautiful day outside so we went into the gardens for more photos and an Easter egg hunt. The children did remarkably well to contain their excitement while some formal family pictures were taken. Not to deny them of their fun for any longer, they were soon sprinting away searching for eggs. This prompted more fun, candid shots. Here are some of the highlights.

If you have a party coming up and would like to book something similar then please get in touch using my contact page or send an email to info@mouseabouttown.co.uk. Alternatively, give me a call on 07983 465414. Thanks!

Happy 150th birthday!!

September 19, 2018 by gill thomas

Lorraine contacted me recently to cover her birthday celebrations. It was extra special because not only was she celebrating her 60th but her Mum, Elizabeth, was celebrating her 90th!! The event was held at a local Cheltenham hotel and I was booked for an hour to take some informal, reportage style shots.

If you would like to book something similar then I'd love to hear from you. Please give me a call on 07983 465414 or get in touch using the form on my contact page. Thanks!

Jake's Baptism

July 14, 2018 by gill thomas

I've been getting a lot of Baptism bookings lately so when Jake's Mum, Abby-Gail, contacted me about photographing her son's, I was really excited. I got even more excited when I found out that the service was to take place in a Church with the most beautiful riverside setting!

I was booked for two hours to cover the Baptism and reception afterwards. Because the service was public I wasn't allowed to take any photos at any part other than the Baptism itself. During that time I went outside and took photos of the setting. I came back in at the end to capture some shots of Ella, Jake's big sister, saying the final Amen. A really special moment for the family.

The mobile phone in the pictures is deliberate. One set of Jake's Godparents live in South Africa and were unable to make the journey. They therefore said their promises via Face Time. A first for me!!