I didn't manage to get any photos of us actually on the train, but did get a few of Steve and the children while we were waiting to go on. I really love this one of Nerys and her Daddy, waiting patiently for our turn.
On bank holiday Monday we went to visit the miniature railway in Derwen Fawr, Swansea. Quite a few of my parent friends have mentioned it to me over the past year or so and I'd been really intrigued to go and see it for myself. I'm so pleased we finally went - it was so much fun!
I didn't manage to get any photos of us actually on the train, but did get a few of Steve and the children while we were waiting to go on. I really love this one of Nerys and her Daddy, waiting patiently for our turn.
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Nerys turned 15 months this week and is just full of mischief and fun. She's quite an adventurous child, desperate to walk down the stairs rather than come down on her tummy like we've taught her, and so badly wanting to play on the big climbing frame at the park. I lifted her up there the other day and realised straight away that it wasn't my best idea ever, as she headed straight for the helter skelter slide and proceeded to whizz down it. I think she was a bit stunned by the whole thing because she didn't try and get back up there! Seeing her develop so rapidly just makes me think of how she was when she was first born, which is why this week's flashback friday photo is this one from when she was just a month old. Where have the 14 months since then gone?! You might also like this previous flashback Friday!
I mentioned the other day over on my blog 'This Glorious Life' that I really feel like things and people come into our lives at just the right time, if you're open to them. There've been too many coincidences and instances of perfect timing in my life for me to think otherwise! So when I started thinking recently about how I can use my photography, and especially all the things I've been learning from studying Beloved photography, to maybe help other people I should have been prepared for the universe to send a message my way! That message came via the lovely Briony at the Natural Health Service in Swansea. I first met the team there when I offered to photograph a launch at the clinic. That launch was for Ellie's Friends Fridays, where the clinic offers free treatments to people who are living with cancer. When I popped into the clinic recently Briony and I got talking about Ellie's Friends and she gave me contact details for them to I could discuss offering my services too - perfect! So it's possible that at this point you're wondering what Ellie's Friends is all about. Well, it's an initiative that was established by the Eleanor Rose foundation that enables adults living with cancer to access free and discounted services or products in their area. Their goal is "to give adults living with cancer the opportunity to enjoy life, not just survive it!" The Eleanor Rose foundation was set up by Tom Thostrup in memory of his fiancée Ellie, who passed away in 2012 after a battle with cancer. Tom saw first hand how little things like a good meal or a night away can really make a difference to the life of someone coping with the challenges of cancer treatment. His aim is to make sure Ellie's light shines on through the foundation, brightening the lives of other living with cancer. I've now chatted with the wonderful people at Ellie's friends and have set up an offer that I hope might be really appreciated by a few people. I'm offering 4 portrait sessions a year, including the images on a usb, and I'm really excited about it. I think that the Beloved technique will work so well in this situation, allowing someone living with cancer to spend some real quality time with their loved ones, talking and remembering all the things they love about each other, with a collection of photos to take away as a permanent reminder.
If you're living with cancer, or know anyone else who is, you really should go and browse the Ellie's friends website to find out more about it and see what treats might be available to you. |
Lifestyle and Beloved portrait photography in Swansea, Wales.
Your life. Your love. Your story. About me!Hi! I'm Madeline Littlejohns. A portrait photographer, based in Swansea, South Wales, specialising in on-location maternity, baby and family Beloved and lifestyle photography. Be the first to hear about special promotions and session information by signing up for my newsletter.
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