Sunday 10 April 2016

Family Photo Session Location Guide

We are now in April and with the weather starting to get a little nicer, it is a great time to schedule your family photo session! However, a question I am often asked is 'where' ?!

When you book your session, it is really important to me that you choose somewhere that is special to you and your family. Maybe you have a favourite woodland that you have visited with your family or even your local countryside where you walk your dog, I am more than happy to come along to make some memories and get some special photographs along the way.

I am based in Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire and I am, more than happy to travel to wherever you decide but if you are struggling for ideas, why not take a look at some of previous HMP locations.


Leicester's Botanic Gardens


Situated just off Leicester's outer ring road, the University of Leicester's botanic garden is a wonderful location for a family photo session. With highlights including the arboretum, the Japanese garden and of course the wonderful sculptures, there are many different backdrops and a wealth of colour in the summer months!



Market Bosworth Country Park


Market Bosworth Country Park is a lovely area of open parkland in the South West of Leicestershire. Bring a blanket and a picnic or go for a stroll around Bow Pool and feed the ducks (just be careful you don't lose a welly to the water - true story!). There is a little play area for the kiddies and if you are lucky, there may be a VW Campervan serving tea, coffee and delectable cakes!



Bradgate Park


Living in Leicestershire, of course we can't forget Bradgate Park! Have a climb on the rocks, a paddle in the river or just a walk along the footpath or up to Old John, the possibilities are endless. And if you fancy an evening session, the light is so dreamy and perfect!




National Trust Calke Abbey



My personal favourite! Calke Abbey is a truly diverse National Trust property located around 10 minutes from Ashby de la Zouch which has so much to offer for a family photo session all year round.


In the summer months, the ornamental and kitchen gardens provide wonderful backdrops and the Garden of Imagination is such wonderful fun for all of the family. The buildings too provide excellent textures with their crumbling brick walls and interesting contents.
During the autumnal months, the parkland comes in to its own with beautiful russet trees and leaves perfect for kicking into the air!


 Swithland Wood


Swithland Wood is situated near Woodhouse Eaves in the heart of the Charnwood Forest. It is perfect for an afternoon stroll, den building and if you are feeling particularly creative, a tea party in the woods!



These are just a few of the locations that I have shot at in the past few years but the possibilities are endless. Where will you decide?


Heidi McClymont
Lifestyle and Wedding Photographer based in Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire
www.heidimcclymontphotography.com

Wednesday 6 April 2016

Mr and Mrs Barley


Back in the beginning of March, I had the pleasure of photographing Laura and Dan get married at Ullesthorpe Court, Leicestershire. 

So much love and hard work went in to this wedding, Laura spent months making sure every little detail was just perfect and the work paid off, it was a beautiful wedding, full of the most wonderful lovely people you could wish to meet.





We spent the morning in Laura's family home preparing for the big day with her closest family and friends. There were beautiful pastel bridesmaids and elegant lillies everywhere.






After a beautiful ceremony, we headed outside with the guests for photographs. However it began to snow so everyone made their way into the warm. We did manage to sneak out towards the golf course for some sneaky photographs. Even if it was a little dull and chilly, the golf course provided a beautiful back drop for the newly weds. 


 


So many lovely touches!



And what is not to love about the beautiful starlight drapes and dance floor, this was definitely a big hit!

Congratulations to the very lovely Mr and Mrs Barley and thank you for such a wonderful day!