Christmas card!

Well, Christmas is fast approaching and I can't remember a December that has gone as fast...I mean its the 16th for heaven's sake! I must admit I am very disorganised this year which is unusual but work has been so busy and I was away all of last week so its no wonder that I'm chasing my tail!

Anyway, I just wanted to wish you all a wonderful and happy Christmas. I hope Santa is good to you all and you manage to relax and have lots of happy times! The studio will close next Monday the 21st and reopen on the 5th of January. If you need to get in touch before then just call the studio on 0141 885 2229 as I will be picking up messages. I also ventured into the world of the iPhone recently so can pick up emails as I go...I can't promise to check every day but will do my best!

Merry Christmas and lots of love for a wonderful 2010!!

Fiona xxx

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