Harper Photography, Newborn Shoot, St.Albans

In summer while working alongside a fellow photographer I met the lovely pregnant Nicola and all her family. 3 months later she came over to the studio with her new addition to the family the teeny tiny Emilio at just 4lb 15oz!

We had a beautiful shoot with Emilio happily sleeping and smiling. Towards the end Emilio woke up to show us all his lovely eyes.

Take a look at a handful of photographs of the gorgeous Emilio from our session.

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Enjoy

Stephanie x

www.harper-photography.co.uk

Harper Photography - LONDON MARATHON

At the end of October I found out I had been selected to run the London Virgin Marathon 2014. On the day I found out I experienced a mixed bag of emotions, pure excitement of a new challenge, motivation to raise money for a charity, anxiety of a grueling 6 months ahead of me and petrified about what I've just signed up for! 

Most of the reactions I've had from telling people so far are; "You're mad!!", luckily I'm already a runner (but by no means marathon standard!) and by having the marathon as a goal to now finally push myself to run further, faster and better.

I'm running for the Ellis Harriet Clark Foundation, in memory of Ellis, who I was lucky enough to have known. Unfortunately Ellis lost her battle when we were just 16, therefore all the money raised will be split between two charities that supported her through her ordeal, the Teenage Cancer Trust and SCAT (skeletal cancer action trust).

Not only will Ellis be keeping me motivated through my training and the marathon itself, but also all the other family and family friends who I've lost to this cruel disease, in particular my best friend Charlotte, whose mum was taken from us when we were just 11. Charlotte is the strongest person I know and carries this beautiful presence on the inside and out where ever she goes (just like her mother). To know that she will be waiting for me at the finish line on the big day gives me that extra big push I need to do this for her, her mother, for Ellis and everyone else who is/has been affected by cancer. Any donations would be gratefully received to help support and enable The Teenage Cancer Trust and SCAT to continue with their amazing work.

So here's GOODBYE SOCIAL LIFE!

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See you on the other side,

Stephanie x

Harper Photography, Toddler Shoot, Hertfordshire

On a sunny Saturday morning in September I got to photograph little Neo and his family. We spent the whole time shooting outdoors in the garden (making the most of the weather.) Neo's family grow pumpkins and had made a mini set on some straw for a halloween set which I took fun family shots on (blog post coming soon) 

Neo was happy to wander around the garden by himself doing what little boys to best, playing with bugs, mud and feathers! I decided to take more natural shots of Neo capturing him in his element, here are a few portraits showcasing his amazing blonde hair and blue eyes! 

Enjoy!

Stephanie x

www.harper-photography.co.uk

Haper Photography - Newborn Shoot - St Albans

When photographing newborns I always let the baby dictate the shoot, because lets be honest, if a baby wants milk then it's not going to co-oporate until its had milk!

I met gorgeous little Charlie at just 15 days old when he came to my studio for his first ever photoshoot. We got him prepared and settled him into his first position, looking very comfortable he opened his eyes for a few minutes to say hello before falling back to sleep. 

We then proceeded to move him into different positions and onto different sets, while the whole time Charlie slept through it all, he has to be the most chilled out baby I have ever photographed. 

Even during the viewing with very proud parents Danny and Rachel there was not a peep from Charlie.  I think Danny and Rachel have a natural born model on their hands... or just a boy who likes his sleep!

Cocoon made by Created by Carli

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Enjoy!

Stephanie x

www.harper-photography.co.uk