A Christmas present that someone would really want!

To celebrate Christmas and all its fabulousness, you can now give someone of a magical memory for Christmas. There must be someone you know who would love some gorgeous photographs to cherish...good news because I have mini portrait sessions available for just £50! That includes an hour's photo shoot at home or some other happy place and a 5x7 print from the session. Also included will be an online slideshow and password protected gallery so everyone can have a peek!*

If you don't have children it doesn't matter...a quirky, tasteful and fun couple's session is also a yummy gift! Men take note...will earn you far more brownie points than fur trimmed red undies!

To order your vouchers just call on 0141 885 2229 or email the above email address! Keep an eye out for other great Christmas offers later in the month!

Fxxx

* sessions must be taken midweek and if you live outwith the central belt a small travelling fee may apply

Ardanaiseig fame!

Ooh I am all excited this morning. There is a really amazing wedding venue in the West of Scotland called Ardanaiseig. Its on the shores of Loch Awe and just has this mystical and romantic atmosphere...not sure why but I imagine its steeped in history! Anyway, its now a top class wedding venue priding itself in sumptuous decor and delicious, locally sourced food. I have worked there before and loved it, even although it rained all day! My bride and groom had planned the most lovely and intimate of weddings and I remember the flowers were some of the nicest I've ever seen. I also remember Rekha (the bride) had a rather gorgeous Chloe handbag too!!!!

Well, Ardanaiseig decided they needed a new wedding brochure to send to prospective couples and they wanted to use my photography!!! I was chuffed to bits and very excited to see the finished product! It's now all done and it looks amazing! A very talented designer called Martin Boath designed the brochure and you can view it on his website here www.martinboath.com There are a couple of other small images from two other photographers but I'm happy to see that mine have been used in all the important bits!!!!!

So, check out the hotel...it has an amazing room to stay in called the The Boat Shed which is on my wish list of places to stay in 2010! The view from the hotel is to die for and it would be an excellent place just to get away from it all - or indeed get married!

Fxxx

p.s just read about the myths and legends surrounding the area on their history page - very eerie indeed!

Its December - time for some happy pictures!

Well, it's that time of year again when I lose all sense and go completely Christmas daft!!!!! I am a self confessed addict of all things Christmassy and vaguely Christmas related. The first day in advent marks something magical for me and I just love the excitement that is already building. I'm not putting my tree up just yet as Nina is at that tricky (naughty) stage and I worry the tree will not make it to the 25th! Instead, I will put all the other decs out, play Christmas tunes ad nauseam and buy in lots of mince pies and mulled wine! The tree is scheduled to go up on the 11th so I'll just have to be patient!

The other exciting thing happening is lots of parents are thinking about getting lovely photos taken of their little darlings in time for Christmas! Nothing is nicer than a little framed picture for Granny! As you know, I have been very busy taking pictures of little people and a couple of weeks ago I whizzed through to Edinburgh on the train to visit my dear old pal Emma and her little man Fraser Bear (he is very cuddly like a big teddy)! Emma runs the online stationery company www.twenty-seven.co.uk so when it comes to photography she is very discerning! I always get nervous because she knows what she likes and doesn't mind telling either! Anyway, nothing to worry about as usual and we had a ball. We just chilled out, drank lots of tea and maybe ate a couple of cakes too!

Fraser is 14 months and at that very cute age when everything demands a huge amount of concentration. He was very busy with his toys and his toddle truck which was perfect as he was hardly aware that I was there! He also had lots of cuddle time with his Mum and they read his favourite books together when he needed a little down time. I love photographing Mums and babes when they're at their most relaxed.

The resulting pictures were stunning and Emma cried! Job done I say! I have posted some of my favourites below so I hope you like!

Remember its not too late to have some beautiful and natural photographs taken of your babes. Just call me on 0141 885 2229 or email me on the above email address to find out more. The new website www.fionamacneillkids.com is the place to find lots of inspiring family photography! Go on....

Fxxx

technical hitch

Just a quick note to anyone that has filled in the contact form on the new children's site www.fionamacneillkids.com

It would appear that it's not working as it should and I haven't been receiving the messages. Such a pain and I do apologise if you are waiting on a response.

If you are waiting to hear from me, please email me on the above email address with your details and I'll call you!

Fxxx

Tiny Emma

Aaaaah - I got to cuddle a tiny baby girl called Emma last week - it was just lovely. She was only 3 weeks old and so good! She just ate, slept, ate, slept, ate slept and then when I needed her to be alert she obliged perfectly! She even held her little head up...so strong for such a little person. Her Mum Carolyn had wanted some lovely natural shots of Emma as a newborn before she changes. I must admit, I look back at Nina and The Boy and forget they ever looked so little. So, we had a lovely relaxed session one afternoon in Edinburgh. We just drank tea mostly and I took some shots without Carolyn really knowing. Her friend was there too so we just chatted which helped distract Carolyn. Emma really was wonderful and even smiled! I think it was her first one so we were all oooohing and aaaaahing like mad.

Here's some of my favourites...I hope you like!

If you have a little baby or one on the way or even know someone who would love beautifully natural photographs to love forever then get in touch or visit the new website at www.fionamacneillkids.com

Session fees start from £75 and print prices from £20 and you can also purchase gift vouchers to give as a wonderful gift.

Xxx

shiny new website!

Well...after weeks of working away I'm so happy to announce that my new dedicated children's website is finally live!!! I had until now a little page tucked away in my wedding website but finally my work has the space it deserves!!!

So here is the link www.fionamacneillkids.com

Click on the link and then do the following...

1. Please have a little nosey and enjoy some cute baby and kids photos!
2. Show everyone in your house
3. Forward the link to everyone you know, even if they don't have children
4. Ask them to forward it to everyone they know and so on and so on until everyone in the world has seen it!!!!
5. Leave a comment here and let me know what you think!

Fxxx

busy bee

Oh my, I'm beginning to realise what a good idea it was to start taking photos of children again -I've had so many bookings in the last month and I've loved every minute of it! I have had the privilege of working with so many lovely little people and some teeny tiny people too! I have been so busy with this and the new website that I've not been able to Blog much about them all but I'm going to try over the next few days.

I was lucky enough to be asked to photograph Coben and Lucas. Their Mummy Vivienne along with Dad Nick, owns Mood Flowers so we have known each other for ages! Coben is 3 and such a boy. Vivienne always laughs that she'd love him to be arty and studious but Coben is never happier than whizzing and banging cars off the skirting board or rolling about the house causing mayhem! Lucas is just 3 months old and 100% babylicious. I could have cuddled him all day but there was work to be done!

So, we had a brilliant morning and Coben was allowed to indulge his car obsession. Lucas was so chilled as well and I got some really lovely pictures of them all, including Viv. Viv and Nick's family live all over the world so it was great that I posted their images online for all their friends and family to see. Vivienne is now clearing some wall space so she can hang lots of photos of her little darlings! I have posted some of my favourites below.

I hope you love.

Fxxx

If you are interested in having some beautiful and relaxed photographs of your children, please get in touch by emailing info@fionamacneill.com