Having photographed the McGrath family a year ago it was lovely to be asked back again to photograph PJ and his younger brother Colm, 2 young boys that are full of life and have grown so much.
Granny and Grandad were down for a visit and as Grandparents are such important people we had to take the opportunity to get a group photograph of 3 generations.
Farms are great places to grow up with lots of space and freedom, the perfect place for young boys to use up some energy.
Swings are fab for some fun shots, getting interesting angles involved taking my life in my hands just a little bit but it was worth it when the guys started to laugh as they tried to 'get me'.
A Dog may be a man's best friend but they are something particularly special to children, let's face it - they agree with everything you tell them, they never give out and they love you unconditionally, all that is hard to beat :-)
I spotted some great puddles out along the farm roadway and PJ and Colm didn't need much encouragement to go splashing!
A special Thank you to Mum, Fionnualla, who didn't really wince at all when the serious splashing started. Then it was time to go back home for a much needed change of clothes and a shower...
With the help of a couple of Santa hats we also set some shots that may end up on Christmas cards for the McGrath family. The difference in energy in the 2 photographs is interesting; No 1 was near the start of the session when Colm and PJ were still getting to know me and No 2 was near the end of the session after we had shared some fun and they were relaxed.
A little bit of work in photoshop added a vintage effect.
I really enjoyed this session, it was great fun and a pleasure to catch up with Fionnualla and her lovely family again, a big thank you for the enthusiasm that makes my job so special. XK.
