Good News! Vanilla Moon Photography is Going Full Time!

I'm so excited that I can finally announce ONE of the big changes for 2018! As of February, I'm really pleased to say that Vanilla Moon Photography will be going full time 😃!

In the last four years, the business has grown quicker than I ever anticipated and to accommodate all of you lovely clients, I will now be taking bookings Monday to Saturday! Mornings, evenings, mid week - the choice is yours! To celebrate, if you book now for February there is a 20% DISCOUNT on the shoot only option. Be quick though, the calendar is already filling up! Quote code BC201820 when booking.

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More big news coming soon....!!!

A Fine Day for It

This year's Open Studio Fine Art Sessions were another resounding success! So many great shots I couldn't resist sharing a few of my favourites from the day. Bring on next year :) 

He's My Brother

Such a lovely family shoot at the weekend with these guys. It's always great to catch up with returning clients, especially when their little girl has been twice before - once for her baby shoot and then her first birthday. She is growing up so quickly and now she is a very proud big sister - gorgeous!

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Niamh's first visit to the studio in 2015 with her best pal the elephant.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower

It's safe to say that Winter has recently made a sudden and abrupt appearance. Thankfully not before I managed to capture this lovely families portrait session the other week in the beautiful grounds of Portmore Estate. These guys had bags of energy throughout the session and were great fun to shoot.

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Jumping for Joy!

I just couldn't resist sharing this from this weekends Rosetta Mini Portrait Sessions. A huge thanks to everyone who came along - it's always such great fun! Next stop, Eddleston Out of School Club on 11th -12th November. There are limited spaces left - email info@vanillamoonphotography.com to book a slot.

Big Brother is Watching Out for You...

Anyone with an older sibling will know what I mean I say there is no other love like it. There are times when you fall out, fight like cat and dog, blame each other for something that the other did - the list goes on. But there are equal amounts of sticking up for each other, protecting one another and having each others back when it matters the most. I'm almost certain these two little guys will be no different. But it's impossible to hide how proud and protective this big brother was during the shoot and being able to capturing this makes my heart melt. Truly proud of his little brother in every single way, this is one big brother that will be a force to be reckoned with!

Winner, Winner!

I couldn't resist a sneak peak of the recent photo shoot for the recent lucky Facebook competition winner and her lovely family. Despite the terrible weather, the autumn colours managed to stick around long enough to get some great family portraits.

Don't forget to keep an eye on the Vanilla Moon Photography Facebook page for future competitions or subscribe to the monthly newsletter to keep up to date.

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As Snug as a Bug an a Rug

Sometimes, just sometimes, I wish I could be wrapped up as snug as this little guy was during his recent visit to the studio. Who wouldn't?! So comfy and cosy - fast asleep without a care in the world with their best pal by their side. He even had a special little outfit crocheted by his Aunty to top off his cuddly slumber photo shoot. Cuteness personified.

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The Hounds of Love are Calling...

What a beautiful wedding - one which I could photograph again and again! 

Neil and Holly had the most romantic and unique wedding day.  Set at The Hermitage in Dunkeld, their beloved four-legged friends, Bomber and Inky, had the honour of fulfilling some very important roles, namely Escort, Ring Bearer and Hound of Honour.  The ceremony was wonderful, full of personal touches, loving glances, giggles and smiles. 

 Neil and Holly chose the perfect outdoor woodland setting for their wedding.  With such stunning backdrops and wonderful people (and doggies) to photograph it was hard not to get some cracking shots of their big day.

Congratulations again Neil and Holly - your special day was amazing!

Daddy's Girl

I love capturing that special bond between a Daddy and his little girl. What made this session even more special was the fact that the little girl has been to the studio before for her own portrait session and is somewhat of a Vanilla Moon Photography celebrity! One of her pictures from her last shoot was awarded a Bronze Award by the Guild of Photographers. A true natural in front of the camera - and so amazing to see how grown up she is becoming!

Love, Laughter and Leaves 🍁

I cannot believe how much fun it was to photograph Duncan and Sarah's wedding at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. To say everyone thoroughly enjoyed it would be an understatement - in fact, I don't think there was a picture I took on the day that didn't catch them laughing. Such a lovely couple with so much energy that my own face ached by the end of the day from smiling so much! Coupled with a stunning Autumn back drop from all the exotic plants, it was one of my all time favourite days behind the lens. If laughter is the key to happiness, I'd say Duncan and Sarah will have it in abundance for the rest of their married lives. Congratulations again guys, its been great to have captured so many happy moments in your lives.

Client view coming soon.

You're Hitched! 🚓

Congratulations to Jill and Steven who got married at the Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh two weeks ago. A great day with some lovely people and even the blustery conditions helped create a few unscripted and brilliant shots. Here is a collage of some of my favourites from the day.

Check back soon for a link to the gallery!

Why Just A Cake-Smash?!

Why not something different?! It is a first Birthday after all - so why let loose with some favourite food? 

This little man LOVES his spaghetti! Can't you tell? What fun he had! If you would like a Birthday photo-shoot with a difference, why not drop me an email? info@vanillamoonphotography.com

Of course, we always begin with some portraits before things get messy!

🐶 Man's Best Friend

I loved this shoot! Mum, Dad and two gorgeous boys with their four-legged friend. A lot of photographers say 'never work with children and animals...'   'Why not?' I say! Not all good pictures are staged, they are a moment in time. Who cares if a dog won't sit still for a shot. We don't sit still through our lives, so why should a picture? It's about capturing precious moment that lasts a lifetime.

   Here is a selection of my favourite images from this great shoot - we had such good fun. The best part was when all three of the boys raced each other along the track - brilliant!

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🍂 "Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness, Close Bosom-Friend of the Maturing Sun..." 🍁

As much as I love Summer, I can't deny that Autumn comes a close second favourite time of year for capturing those timeless images. The colour changes of the leaves make the perfect backdrop for any photo shoot. And what better location than in the Scottish Borders? So why not give away a FREE portrait shoot? Oh yes! Head on over to the Vanilla Moon Photography Facebook Page and follow the instructions on the post. Good luck!

🎄 Christmas Mini Portraits and Community Fundraising 🎁

It somehow doesn't feel right talking about Christmas so early in the year, but if one thing about being a parent has taught me, time flies in the blink of an eye! The Festive Season might still be another three months away, but we all know the John Lewis advert will be dropping onto a TV screen near you before you know it. That's why I recently had a meeting with the new head of the Rosetta ELCC Nursery in Peebles to discuss my annual Mini Portrait Sessions. I'm delighted to say, that for the third year in a row I will be hosting the Mini Portrait Sessions at the nursery! Perfectly located for anyone in the Peebles area, its a great opportunity get some great family and children's portraits in time for Christmas. Like previous years I will donating 50% of the sitting fee to the nursery as fundraising which has raised over £1000 for the nursery over the last three years. This year's dates are 4th and 5th of November and are already filling quick - get in touch if you want to book a slot.

Don't worry if these dates don't suit, as this year I'm really pleased to say that I will also be working with the Eddleston Out of School Club and Tweedbank Early Learners. There will be five dates for the mini sessions this year, spread out across the three venues;

• Rosetta ELCC Nursery - Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November 2017
• Eddleston Out of School Club, Eddleston Village Hall - Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November 2017
• Tweedbank Early Learners - Tuesday 14th November 2017

You can book your slot by emailing info@vanillamoonphotography.com 

☺️ Smile and the Whole World Smiles With You! 🎶

I was so excited to see Tom back at the studio on Saturday - his little smile is infectious! Unfortunately for me he had a touch of the holiday blues and wasn't much up for smiling though! Nothing that a few (very loud) renditions of his favourite nursery rhyme couldn't put right! I can still hear myself, his mum and his Aunty belting it out at the top of our lungs! What a hilarious shoot - and, more importantly, what a brilliant smile Tom has to match those of his cousins! A truly happy little family group!

🌎Welcome to the world baby Innes! 🎉

It was only three weeks ago that Claire visited the studio for her maternity shoot, along with her little boy who was keen to make sure Mum and his brother/sister were in good hands. 

Just 14 days later, a gorgeous little baby brother arrived into the world and he returned to the studio for their new born photo shoot. 

What a gorgeous little button and a great wee shoot!