Koops Family Portraits at Cliveden and in the Bluebells

In the middle of April I had a call from Joy about having some photos done of the family. She said that they would be returning to America at the end of May after having lived here for a few years, and they would love to have some photos done in the bluebells as a souvenier of their stay here in the UK.

Now the challenge was the timescales on this occasion. The bluebells weren't in flower yet and wouldn't be for another 2-3 weeks, which was exactly the time when the family would be over in the States to look for a house to buy. Upon their return we would then have 3 weeks to do the shoot, viewing and get the order back in time for the move. Some drastic rescheduling of commitments were made, and we managed to do the shoot on Sunday the 9th May (The day after they got back from their house hunting trip).

We went to the fabulous Cliveden (NT) to do the shoot in the grounds around the House and also to visit the bluebell woods on the furthest most southern point of the estate.

The boys were wonderful to work with and I had a really good time. I had agreed with Joy to take a couple of changes of clothes with us and she also packed a lovely picnic which we enjoyed midway through the shoot to give the boys (especially Jeb) a bit of a rest.

I wish all my clients could be like the Koops family, and I for one am really disappointed that they are going back to the US, as it means that I will probably never photograph those lovely boys again. (Unless... ;-) ).

Here are a few of my favourites from the day.
(You'll probably notice there are more than normal, because I had a hard time choosing between them.)










































Have a safe journey guys and enjoy your holiday!!

Lx