The Beltons

I’ve known Hannah and Dan for maaaaaany years now, and over the years we’ve become good friends. I photographed their wedding back in 2015 and I was so happy for them when they welcomed their gorgeous little girl, Evie, at the beginning of last year! It’s always so special to see my couples start their own families; even more so when those couples are friends.

Since Evie was born I’ve been waiting for a chance to photograph them as a family - and this autumn, on their fifth wedding anniversary, that’s exactly what I did. Almost five years to the day since the beautiful October day they got married on, we headed into the woods together for a family photo shoot. We went for a walk around the stunning private estate they work on, which was so pretty as the colours were just beginning to turn autumn-y. And the light! It was so golden that I nearly missed a breath.

Here’s what Hannah had to say;

“If you’re considering getting some photographs of your family, I really rate Helen, and not just because she’s our friend - she has a knack of both being invisible yet bringing an energy that draws out the best of adults and small people alike. She pranced around the woods like a little paparazzi pixie while the three of us goofed about - it was so much fun!”