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Family Photoshoot in Stockbridge – Danebury Hill Fort
A Family Phootshoot at Danebury Hill Fort When a new client books a family photoshoot in Stockbridge, one of the first questions I ask is where they would like to shoot at. The beauty of my family shoots is that they are up to 3 hours and at a location of the family’s...
Photoshoot in Winchester at Farley Mount
A Family Photoshoot at Farley Mount When a new clint books a family photoshoot in Winchester, one of the first questions I ask is where they would like to shoot at. The beauty of my family shoots is that they are up to 3 hours and at a location of the family’s...
Family Photoshoot in Ashurst – Deerleap
Family Photoshoot in Ashurst - Deerleap If you’re looking for a family photoshoot in Ashurst or surrounding areas, one of the first questions I ask families is where they would like to shoot at. The beauty of my family shoots is that they are up to 3 hours and at a...
Photoshoot in Southampton at Victoria Country Park
A Family Photoshoot at Victoria Country Park If you're looking for a family photoshoot in Southampton or surrounding areas, one of the first questions I ask families is where they would like to shoot at. The beauty of my family shoots is that they are up to 3 hours...
Family Photoshoot in Winchester – St Catherine’s Hill
A Family Photoshoot at St Catherine's Hill As a family photographer in Winchester and surrounding areas, one of the first questions I ask families is where they would like to shoot at. The beauty of my family shoots is that they are up to 3 hours and at a location of...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford #13 Farley Mount Monument
Welcome to blog #13 in my series of family-friendly dog walks near Chandlers Ford. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Caroline and I am a family photographer in Chandlers Ford. I am an outside photographer, so I am always looking for new locations at which...
Family Photo Shoot in Winchester – Farley Mount
Family Photography at Farley Mount Monument As a family photographer in Winchester, I am always on the lookout for new locations to take my families to. I am always where the best places are for a family photo shoot in Winchester, so a couple of years ago I started my...
A Dog Photoshoot at Deerleap
Hi my name is Caroline and I am a family photographer in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. Apart from my family, my number 1 passion and love in life is dogs! I have a chocolate labrador but am seemingly unable to walk past any dog without sitting on the floor with them and...
Seasonal Photoshoot – what should I consider?
Seasonal Photoshoot So, you know want to book a seasonal family photoshoot but that's as far as you've got. You don't know the best location to choose, what season is best let alone the best time of day. Do not worry - I can help! It is fair to say that a family...
Maternity photoshoot on location
What is a Maternity Photoshoot on Location? As a photographer in Chandlers Ford, one of the first questions I get asked by my clients is about locations. Because I only use natural light, I work outside for 99% of my shoots apart from the newborn shoots when I am...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford # 12 Lepe Country Park
Welcome to blog #12 in my series of family-friendly dog walks near Chandlers Ford. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Caroline and I am a family photographer in Chandlers Ford. I am totally based outside, so I am always looking for new locations at which I...
Family Photoshoot in Eastleigh – Lakeside
A Family Shoot at Lakeside Country Park As a family photographer in Eastleigh and surrounding areas, one of the first questions I ask families is where they would like to shoot at. The beauty of my family shoots is that they are up to 3 hours and at a location of the...
Family Photoshoot at Stockbridge Down
Why Stockbridge Down? As a family photographer in Hampshire, I am always on the lookout for beautiful new locations, both for my family photoshoots but also for me to be able to walk the dog. I am an outdoor photographer, which means the countryside is my studio, so...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford # 11 Stockbridge Down
Welcome to #11 in my series of family-friendly dog walks near Chandlers Ford. If you have been following my blogs, then I really hope the information has been useful and you have discovered some lovely new places to visit with the kids and/or the dogs! If you have,...
A Dog Photoshoot on Stockbridge Down
Hi my name is Caroline and I am a family photographer in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. Apart from my family, my number 1 passion and love in life is dogs! I have a chocolate labrador but am seemingly unable to walk past any dog without sitting on the floor with them and...
What is an Outdoor Cake Smash?
What is a cake smash? The cake smash trend started in the US. Parents wanted cute images of their babies to put on the front of birthday invitations or thank you cards. this meant that the cake smashes quite often happened a month or so before the child's first...
Bluebell Season
Bluebell Shoots in WinchesterIt's getting to that time of year again that all photographers absolutely love - bluebell season! I love shooting families and children in the bluebells, especially the woods that I go to which just erupts around this time of year,...
What happens after a shoot?
Let's talk ProductsSo... you have had your baby shoot or family shoot with me and now you're wondering what happens next? This used to be relatively straightforward and simple, but I have recently added an entire range of products to my collection and I wanted to talk...
A Special Occasion Shoot
Celebrating with a special occasion shoot Lately I have noticed a very subtle shift in the types of family photo shoots that are becoming more and more popular, and these are what I call a special occasion shoot. I am receiving more and more enquiries about special...
Outdoor family photoshoots in Winchester after lockdown – how will they work?
What can I expect from an outdoor family photoshoot in Winchester after COVID-19? I'm sure you'll agree that after the unprecedented times of 2020, it would be wrong to assume that life will return to 'normal' after lockdown. For that reason I wanted to highlight how...
Quarantine Activities
Beating the Coronavirus Boredom and Stress If the state of other countries is anything to go on, then it is just a matter of time before schools and nurseries are closed in a bid to contain as much of this corona pandemic as possible. And let's face it, there are...
Wedding Photography at Marwell Hotel
Mr and Mrs Todd Married at Marwell Hotel 2nd August 2019 James and Naomi tied the knot at Marwell Hotel in August 2019. It was a beautiful ceremony surrounded by all their family and friends. Read on for what wedding photography at Marwell Hotel looks like. Getting...
Hilliers Photo Shoots – Celebrating Autumn
“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” ― Lauren DeStefanoThis quote just speaks to me. Although I obviously love all the other seasons, both...
Baby Photography in Chandlers Ford Doesn’t Get Any Scrummier Than This
And Holly Makes The Uner Family Complete It was an absolute honour and priviledge to photograph this beautiful family recently. Mum, Sarah, contacted me to say that baby Holly was 10 days old now and could I fit them in for a newborn family shoot soon whilst Dad,...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #10 Shawford to Brambridge
Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford blog series Welcome to #10 in my series of family-friendly dog walks near Chandlers Ford. If you have been following my blogs, then I really hope the information has been useful and you have discovered some lovely new places to visit with...
Babies do Easter Bunnies
Personal Projects As a family photographer in Winchester, my work is understandably seasonal. Spring and Autumn are particularly busy periods for me, so before the crazy periods build up, I like to be able to do something called a personal project. Personal projects...
Active Kids: An Exhibition
Active Kids - The Facts: A physically active child is a healthy child. We know that. As well as the obvious physical benefits such as strengthening muscles and bones, it also helps to prevent weight gain and reduces the risk of diabetes among other diseases. This is...
Importance of having Mum in Photos
“To the world you are a mother but to your family you are the world.” AnonHow important is it to have Mums in Photos? As a mum on a good day, I reckon I have about a million different things going around my head at any given moment in time - has Charlie finished his...
Why Should You Include Your Dogs in Family Photo Shoots?
Are you considering including your dog in your family photo shoot but not sure if it's a good idea? Having built my family photography business up over the past few years, I actively enourage my clients to include their dogs as and where possible on our shoots. I...
Cakes
Product Photography - A Slice of Cake Well I didn’t think I’d be playing with Christmas decorations this early in October I have to admit. The very lovely and very talented Nikki (Nikki B Cake Designs) asked me to take some photos of her beautiful and mouthwatering...
Photo Shoots in Hampshire – the Best of Caroline Jenkins Photography in 2018
What a Variety! We are all told that self-reflection is such a critically important part of improving and appreciating yourself and never has it been more important for me than looking back through my photos shoots in Hampshire from 2018. I am somewhat overwhelmed by...
Best of Autumn Family Photo Shoots in Hampshire
"Delicious Autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive Autumns." George Eliot (writer in Victorian times) Autumn 2018 Wow what a season! I can honestly say that I have enjoyed my family...
Family Photography in Winchester – Why Autumn?
What's the big deal with Autumn photography? As a family photographer in Winchester, I have to say that I love photographing families and children in all seasons as they all offer something unique and wonderful. If I was to be honest though, I would have to say that...
NCT Photo Shoot- The End of an Era
They're Not Babies Anymore! This was probably the most emotional photo shoot I have ever done. Because it was personal! It was the final NCT photo shoot before our babies start school so I was on a mission to capture all the little moments and their mannerisms! I have...
Family Photography in Winchester – The Best Locations
One of the first questions that I get asked when somebody books a family photography shoot in Winchester is where can we have our our shoot? Can you recommend anywhere? I always try to find out a bit more about the family and their children as this information is...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #9 Stoke Park Woods
Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford blog series Welcome to #9 in my series of family-friendly dog walks near Chandlers Ford. If you have been following my blogs, then I really hope the information has been useful and you have discovered some lovely new places to visit with...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Winchester – #1 St Catherines Hill
Dog walks near Winchester Blog Series Hi my name is Caroline Jenkins and I am a family photographer based just outside Winchester. We have two little people and a chocolate Labrador so dog walks are an essential (and fun part) of our daily life. I never want the...
How to take great family photos with your phone
How can I use my phone to take great photos? It's the summer holidays. You're out every day with friends and family trying to keep the kids entertained and make the most of the weather. You're desperate to take some photos to capture it all but all the photos you take...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #8 Victoria Country Park
Dog walks near Chandlers Ford Blog Series Welcome to #8 in my series of family-friendly dog walks near Chandlers Ford. If you have been following my blogs, then I really hope the information has been useful and you have discovered some lovely new places to visit with...
The Best of the Lavender Shoots – The Matthews Family
The Lavender Farm I have to be honest - I wasn't sure if the lavender season was going to materialise this year, not after this heatwave that we have been experiencing for such a prolonged period. I know other farms growing extensive amounts of plants have been hit...
The Best of the Kids in Sport Photography Shoots
Kids in Sport Photography Project - the idea behind it What a whirlwind this past month has been for kids in sport photography! What started off as request on facebook for some dance models (I saw some incredible images taken by a mentor of mine of a young dancer and...
Are you dreaming of having an extended family photo shoot?
The Rhys-Davies Extended Family Photo Shoot Are you about to have a large family gathering and considering having an extended family photo shoot to celebrate and capture your time together? Or do you just really love the idea of having a photo shoot with as many...
Are you thinking of booking a Summer Family Photo Shoot?
Do you want to know more about booking a Summer Family Photo Shoot? Have you always wanted to have a summer family photo shoot but not sure when is the right time? Or have you got a special event to celebrate? A child starting school? A teenager leaving to start...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #7 Ampfield
Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford Blog Series Lately I have taken on a bit of a mission to explore and blog about as many different (and good) dog walks near Chandlers Ford as possible. Dog walks for me are an everyday necessity, and I have realised that I need them for...
Hilliers Photography Shoots
Hilliers Photography Shoots I have been absolutely thrilled to have carried out many Hilliers photography shoots in the past few months and I have come to realise (as both a photographer and a Mum), that Sir Harold Hillier Gardens really does have something to offer...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #6 Forest of Bere
Dog walks near Chandlers Ford Blog Series Over the past few months I have been writing a series of 'dog blogs' looking at local family-friendly dog walks near Chandlers Ford and the local area. I am a mum to two young children and also have a chocolate labrador called...
Family Photo Shoot – Where do I start?
Booking a Family Photo Shoot Now that summer is finally here, photographers across the country are having more and more enquiries and bookings for a family photo shoot. For some families this is simple, as many book an annual family photo shoot with the same...
The Best of the Bluebells
Photos in the Bluebells in Winchester So the bluebell season of 2018 is now over. Although I am sad that the blanket of blue that has been covering our woodland floor for the past few weeks is slowly disappearing, it has left me with a lot to celebrate. There have...
Chandlers Ford and Boyatt Wood Veterinary Photography Shoot
Animal Photos make a Nice Change It was an absolute privilege to work with the Chandlers Ford and Boyatt Wood Veterinary Surgery teams last week to help update their website with some staff headshots, procedures and animal photos. My job was to take head shots of all...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #5 Fleming Park
Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford Blog Series For the past few months I have been releasing 'dog blogs' as part of a series entitled Family-friendly dog walks near Chandlers Ford (where we live). Now if I were to limit it to Chandlers Ford, then I may be somewhat...
Double Trouble in the Bluebells
Bluebell Photography Mini Shoot in Hampshire Thanks to the Great British Weather, the bluebells here in Hampshire have been delayed in exploding out this year - rather they have crept out slowly and unassumingly. So you can imagine my delight when I arrived today with...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #4 Holly Hill
Dog Walk Series (suitable for all forms of babies - human and fur) Hi and welcome to my dog-walking blog series. My name is Caroline and I am a family photographer in Chandlers Ford. This idea was borne after my friends would ask for dog walk ideas back when my kids...
What’s Outdoor Learning All About?
Why Outdoor Learning? As a Mum of two little people, and having been a teacher for over 12 years, I like to think that I know a bit about how children work and what affects their well-being and development. Outdoor learning is a phrase that has been championed a lot...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #3 Lakeside Country Park
Who Doesn't Love A New Dog Walk? This year I have started a series of blogs about great walks near Chandlers Ford that you can take your whole family (dog and children) on. As a mum to two little people and a brown labrador, I know full well that dog walks need to...
Forest Schools for the Pips
Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees. What is Forest Schools? If you are not...
Featured in Vogue
Photos in Vogue I can't believe I am writing about my work being published in Vogue! Little old me, Caroline Jenkins from Chandlers Ford, featured in an online publication as big as Vogue! It is something that I have been striving for over the past 5 months. And here...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – #2 Testwood Lakes
Hi and welcome to my blog. My name is Caroline Jenkins and I am a family photographer based in Chandlers Ford but who works all over Hampshire. Last week I introduced the first in a series of blogs that I'm planning on writing, which recommend good places for...
The Best Family-Friendly Dog Walks near Chandlers Ford – # 1 Farley Mount
Hi my name is Caroline Jenkins and I am an outdoor family photographer based in Chandlers Ford in Hampshire. I am married and have two young children - Charlie (4) and Evie (2 going on 15) and also have a fur baby - Josie (7) who is a chocolate lab. We love doing as...
Family Photos in the Snow
Celebrating the Magic of Snow! Let's face it - nobody really believed the professionals when they forecast the snow last week. We very rarely get to enjoy any snow in the South of England, so when it started snowing hard on Thursday, I think we were as surprised as we...
Caroline Jenkins Photography featured in Chandlers Ford Today
It's all thanks to Alan the Partridge So last week was a bit of a first for me. As a family photographer it is very normal for me to have my cameras in hand, so last week in the snow was no exception. I was happily snapping away at everything and everyone in the snow...
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Enjoying quality snow time So I don't know about all of you, but I for one am absolutely loving the snow! I appreciate that it's a pain for many - roads are closed, some can't get to work, flights are cancelled and some are potentially hating being housebound and...
Make the most of your Family Photos and Memories
We all have New Years Resolutions don’t we? Some we stick to and some are pipe dreams. But they are our ideals, the things that you want to achieve if only you had the time! Well this is me to a tee - I make a a big list, determined to achieve everything, and I rarely...
Christmas with Family Simpson
A rather impromptu photoshoot for a client who wanted me to come over to her house to capture her children in the ‘here and now’. She’s very aware of how quickly the boys are growing up, and wants to take photos more regularly so that she can remember their funny...
Family Fun at Mottisfont
Another photography shoot at Mottisfont this afternoon, and what a shoot it was! Mum Hannah contacted me after a recommendation through a facebook group, and I’m so pleased she did. It was her first ever shoot with her family, so she had no idea what to expect. Six...
Autumnal Colours at Mottisfont
I spent an absolutely fabulous morning with Sophie and her beautiful children, Harriet and Jack this morning at Mottisfont, which is a National Trust property jut outside of Winchester. The children were full of smiles and fun and loved just having the freedom to run,...
Playing in the River Itchen
This was a new location for me to try out today - Winnall Moors on the outskirts of Winchester. It wasn't the most pleasant of days as it was cold and grey and drizzling, but when has that ever stopped me (or any 3 year old boys) from getting out! The River Itchen...
Caitlin and Eloise do Mottisfont
Well we’re getting into the last few shoots of the season now thanks to the Great British Weather, but what a shoot this was! I had the absolute pleasure of shooting 3 year old twins Caitlin and Eloise (as you can see - they are identical and no I didn’t manage to...
Golden Hour Photography
The Best Part of the Day As a family photographer in Winchester, I am often asked when the best part of the day is to shoot in. Clients want to know what time of day has the best light and discuss the different options rearding to their family shoot. My answer rarely...
The Noble Family Hit Hilliers
Another fabulous shoot at Hilliers in Romsey this afternoon. It is definitely becoming the shoot location of choice this autumn! The colours were beautiful and the Noble family were up for anything. The boys (aged 6 and 3) were full of beans and absolutely loved...
Nina Mace photography course
I’ve just been on the most amazing course with the fabulous Nina Mace Photography, focusing on using light and colour to make your photos pop. It was very inspiring and motivating and I can't wait to perfect my new-found skills and put the amazing tips into practise!...
The wind and the rain
Who says you can’t have fun when its raining and windy outside? Nothing that a pair of wellies and a raincoat won’t fix! Thankfully, the great British weather didn’t stay gross for too long and then we were able to jump in muddy puddles and run through the corn fields...
Cakes
Family frolics on St Catherine’s Hill
This was a fantastic shoot. Jane contacted me asking if I could do a last-minute shoot as it was Grandpa’s birthday in a few weeks and she was hoping to capture all the grandchildren together in a set of images that the whole family could then give Grandpa for his...
A Beautiful Family in a Beautiful Location
A Family Shoot at Hilliers Autumnal photo shoots don’t get better than this. As a family photographer in Winchester, I am very fortunate to have the beautiful vibrant colours at Hillier's to shoot in which is just incredible. As Hilliers is just down the road and has...
Bubbles and Leaves at Hilliers
I am still on the lookout for the perfect autumn shoot location, so today I visited Sir Harold Hillier Gardens which is just outside Romsey. And what a beautiful shoot it was - the autumn weather was absolutely perfect, the setting at the Gardens was stunning and two...
The twins in autumn
Another brilliant photo shoot with another set of fabulous models. Today we were on the scout for great autumnal shoot locations, and although this one definitely had difficulties with the amount of light that the trees were letting in, when it worked, it really...
Children’s Photo Shoots in Winchester Don’t Get Any Cuter Than This!
A Gorgeously Natural Photo Shoot So far as children's photo shoots in Winchester go - I don't think it can get more gorgeously squishy than a two year old, his best soft toy pals and a tea party can it? When I book a photo shoot with a client I always ask what they...
Photo Shoot in Winchester – Fun with the Cousins
Photo Shoot with the Cousins in Beautiful Twyford For me, the best bit about being a family photographer in Winchester, is the variety that my job brings! One day I might be photographing a Golden retriever in Chandlers Ford and the next day a newborn baby in Romsey!...
Family Photo Shoot in Chandlers Ford
Family Photo Shoot in Chandlers Ford This is a story that features parents, grandparents, a little girl called Emily and her dog Harry (the most amazing, if rather excitable, Cavashon puppy) It was a special photo shoot in Chandlers Ford that was requested by mum...
Pilates Poses and Headshots
Pilates Poses and Headshots This was a totally different type of shoot for me which I absolutely loved. As a photographer of young children running around outside, I have to admit that I was somewhat intrigued when Nicola contacted me from Clinical Pilates Hampshire...
The Lavender Fields Mini-Shoots
This was a fantastic morning spent at the Lavender Fields in Alton doing mini-shoots with several families and lots of beautiful children. The colours and scent that the lavender and wild flowers gave off were intoxicating and stunning to work with. I was absolutely...
Children’s Photo Shoot in Winchester – Farley Mount Fun
Children's Photo Shoot in Winchester - Exploring Farley Mount This week has all been about checking out out great new locations for family photo shoot in Winchester. Although I am very lucky to have two children and a dog to take out with me and practise on when I'm...
Lifelong Family Friends Photography Shoot in Chandlers Ford
Lifelong friends When lifelong friends Sue and Lisa contacted me to book a photography shoot in Chandlers Ford, I was really excited and intrigued by their requests. They had grown up together from a young age and now that they both had children of their own, their...
Awesome Shoot Location for Children’s Photography in Winchester – Chilbolton Common
Mother and Daughter Shoot in Chilbolton Common As an outdoor photographer who specialises in children's photography in Winchester, one of the first questions I get asked, is where are the best locations? Before I can answer, I always ask my clients for a few more...
Kids photographer in Winchester – Sibling Fun at Testwood Lakes
The Latto Brothers at their Best If there's one thing to make a Mum anxious during a photo shoot, it's a toddler who's just woken up from a nap in a foul mood and won't be placated! This was Sabina's realisation when 18 month-old Rory took one look at me and the...
Children’s Photographer in Winchester – Enjoying Hilliers Gardens
Fun at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens As a children's photographer in Winchester, I like to tailor my family shoots specifically to my families and children. So if I know that the family likes to pose and wants flowers in their photos then I can recommend a location that...
Kids Photography in the Bluebells in Winchester
Enjoying Bluebell Woods As a photographer just outside Winchester, I don't think I could be luckier to be based where I am when it comes to three weeks a year at the end of April / beginning of May. As far as booking shoots go, it doesn't get busier than families...
Four Year Old Party Heaven
Today I had the privilege of photographing Jake’s 4th birthday party in Oxford with family and friends and what a lovely occasion it was! Jake was very lucky and got to celebrate with all of his best friends at his local community centre. They had balloon animals...
Children’s Photography – Having fun on the Gruffalo Trail
I love the totally natural and free element to children's photography shoots, when the focus is just on a child. No child wants to sit still and pose for long, especially not a two year old boy who has mud to roll in, puddles to jump in and mischief to create, so...
Family Photo Shoot at Testwood Lakes – The Berry Twins
The Berry Family Photo Shoot What a brilliant family photo shoot (minus dad who was busy at work) this was for the adults and children alike. I tried Testwood Lakes (just on the outskirts of Southampton) for the first time as a shoot location (rather than a...
A Beautiful Family Portrait of Four
The Anning Family rock a Family Portrait Shoot I was so privileged this week to be asked to photograph a family portrait session of the Anning family as a family of four for the first time. Carl and Veronique Anning and their two year old son Ezra welcomed baby Saul...