Airbourne 2009

Woo Hoo! 

Airbourne 2009 will be FREE!! This is great news. As so many of you know, I promote the studio every year at Airbourne, it's where many of you found me. Last year was diabolical, and although we still did ok from it, it was a huge disappointment for Eastbourne.

You can see details about this years show here. It looks set to be a good one. Here's a shot of the Guinot girls from last year.

Mia's Christening

For recent favorites this week I am happy to post some pictures I took for My nieces christening yesterday.

Whilst I do shoot weddings, christenings and event, I do so very rarely because the shop is so busy. However, please don't hesitate to ask if you require me to photograph your family event.

The Christening took place at Eynsford's beautiful St Martins of Tours, a place I had been past many times, but never been in. 

Yes, that is snow on the ground.. we were forecast a little shower, and it gave a gorgeous sprinkle that was only around for a few moments for this picture but gone as soon as the sun came out.

Here's Mia getting blessed, and chewing Mummy's finger! She was incredible throughout the whole ceremony, and the whole day for that matter. She is a very alert baby anyway, but for her to stay awake and not grumble all day was great and allowed everyone to enjoy her, and for Karen and Joe not to stress about her comfort.

One more, just to show the historic font and the setting for the ceremony. After he christening it was back to Karen and Joe's for  a feed and a drink. How Karen got everyone in I don't know!!

Well done to Karen and Joe for the organization of the day.

Christmas cont....

had better put one of me up!!!

Here's me and my Niece's, Evie and Mia. Evie (the eldest) has such a personality, as you can see. My brother (Evie's dad) always pulls faces for photos, so it is his fault that she does too!

I'm just happy to have a picture with them both. I get to see them very rarely, and I love it when I do get to see them.

Relatives are always welcome to come to portrait sessions, they too can choose to get a great portrait whilst you're at the studio.

Christmas Photos!

Happy New Year everyone!

I hope the new year finds you well? Apart from the usual winter blues, I  am fine and dandy, but wanting Spring to arrive! I hate winter. Cold, miserable, and snotty noses.. Whilst toasty and warm in the studio, it is freezing in South Street.. 

So, Avant is open as normal now, after a staggered start after the Christmas break. It's always great to hear your responses to the blog, and it still amazes me that so many people read it!

Anyhow, the Christmas period, for me, as it is for so many, was a family affair! Mia's first Christmas and that was huge fun. Even at 5 months old, she dominated proceedings. 

Here she is opening her first ever Christmas present with Mummy and daddy the fireman, just in from night shift Christmas morning. I think we forget or take for granted that the services don't stop on Christmas. I for one am thankful for the dedication shown by those that work over Christmas.

Many thanks to everyone again, for your continued custom, and I look forward to seeing you this year for updated portraits.

Phil