As I mentioned in the sneak peak, Tilly is my oldest friend, and Lee is her newest boyfriend. Only joking, they've been together almost two years and are a perfect match. Tilly likes music and cats, Lee likes zombies and cats and together they agreed to be willing 'victims' for my first couples photoshoot.
On a cold and bleak day in Norwich, we headed round the corner to Mousehold Heath, with the idea being that there would be beautiful views across the city, taking in the cathedral and castle, but it was so foggy that not much could be seen. At one point my feet became so frozen in my brogues that we had to decamp to a local pub for a pint of real ale before a quick few photos on Bishop's Bridge, a Norwich landmark.
I'd originally planned to use balloons, but on such a miserable day my rainbow umbrella seemed a much more likely prop. Homemade newspaper bunting similarly got tangled before we got to string it in a fallen silver birch tree. Just in time too, as the tree trunk fell to pieces as soon as Lee tried to stand on it.
The two of them were great to photograph, and their chemistry is evident to everyone. Hopefully this summer we might get the chance to do something a little more whimsical.
It was excellent experience in directing people, and I've learnt a lot of lessons, both about posing and certainly about not deciding to venture out until you're all blocks of ice, you don't get the best out of your subjects. And if the grounds damp...
If I have any other willing 'victims' who want some photographic keepsakes: couples, families, kids then please get in touch at eleanoranichols@gmail.com. It would also be great to see your comments below.
Lovely moments.
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