Alison Crown Photography » flowers http://www.alisoncrownphotography.co.uk/blog Family and business photography Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:18:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Flowers as a thank you from Furze Platt Year 13s http://www.alisoncrownphotography.co.uk/blog/2011/07/08/flowers-as-a-thank-you-from-furze-platt-year-13s/ http://www.alisoncrownphotography.co.uk/blog/2011/07/08/flowers-as-a-thank-you-from-furze-platt-year-13s/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:53:14 +0000 Alison Crown http://www.alisoncrownphotography.co.uk/blog/?p=1215 IMG_0563

I have been off my feet for a while due to an operation so I couldn’t do my photo of the day either.  However, I am back in action and have been busy making up for lost time.  Last week my daughter and I photographed the Furze Platt prom at Legoland in Windsor.   It was a lovely surprise when these flowers arrived as a thank you.

]]> http://www.alisoncrownphotography.co.uk/blog/2011/07/08/flowers-as-a-thank-you-from-furze-platt-year-13s/feed/ 0 A Year in Pictures – January 2011 http://www.alisoncrownphotography.co.uk/blog/2011/01/31/a-year-in-pictures-january/ http://www.alisoncrownphotography.co.uk/blog/2011/01/31/a-year-in-pictures-january/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:52:47 +0000 Alison Crown http://www.alisoncrownphotography.co.uk/blog/?p=873
This year I have given myself a project of collecting a picture for every day of the year.   I take a lot of portraits with my work so the aim of this project is not  just to improve my photography of people but also other subjects such as macro and landscapes.  To see the rest of  this month’s photos, please click on the link below.

30th January 2011 Couldn't resist these cherries. My favourite fruit.

31st January 2011 Couldn't resist these cherries. My favourite fruit.

30th Janary 2011 Rushed out to capture the sunset on Pinkneys Green. Realised I still had the manual mirror lens on the camera. As it is 500mm it got me in closer than I was expecting.

30th Janary 2011 Rushed out to capture the sunset on Pinkneys Green, Berkshire.

29th January 2011 Practicing with a manual mirror lens.

29th January 2011 Practicing with a manual mirror lens.

28th January 2011 Spent the morning with Helen of www.lamapeach.com photographing next year's collection. These boots called Paige come in leather or suede and be available this Spring.

28th January 2011 Spent the morning with Helen of www.lamapeach.com photographing next year's collection. These boots called Paige come in leather or suede and be available this Spring.

27th January 2011 We had lots of fun, games and treats to get this photo of Mabel.

27th January 2011 We had lots of fun, games and treats to get this photo of Mabel.

26th January 2011 Making gift cards.

26th January 2011 Making gift cards.

25th January 2011 Heard a noisy cat fight last night so was relieved to see our cat Tom in one piece this morning.

25th January 2011 Heard a noisy cat fight last night so was relieved to see our cat Tom in one piece this morning.

Pay Hay wanted a photo for his website and social networking sites. I provide expert, professional help to schools to ensure they fulfil their Internet safety commitments. I present tailored content to pupils of all ages and to parents, as well as help for staff so they feel confident to pass on the messages themselves. Using a mixture of slides, videos and real life examples, I ensure the audiences understand the potential dangers of internet usage and ensure they feel empowered to apply that knowledge to help children get full benefit and fun of the internet but, above all, keep safe at the same time. Tel : 07832 933306 Email : paul.hay@pclstraining.com

24th January 2011 I was photographing Paul Hay today who wanted a headshot for his website and social networking sites.

23rd January 2011 Got a cold!

23rd January 2011 Got a cold!

22.01.2011 Got my daughter Nicky to stop for a photo just before she left for a party.

22.01.2011 Got my daughter Nicky to stop for a photo just before she left for a party.

21st January 2011 We had friends over this evening so I opened this bottle of sparkling wine that was a gift from clients who held their wedding at the Vineyard in Hambleden, Oxfordshire.

21st January 2011 We had friends over this evening so I opened this bottle of sparkling wine that was a gift from wedding clients who held their daughter's reception at the Vineyard in Hambleden, Oxfordshire. Thank you Peter and Becky.

20th January 2011 Another prop for the studio - a sensory ball that stretches and lights up!

20th January 2011 Another prop for the studio - a sensory ball that stretches and lights up!

19th January 2011 Met with Ute Wieczorek-King (above) and Mary Fraser today. These two ladies are a real inspiration. Among other things they are holding an International Women's Day convention to be held on Monday 7 March 2011, 18:00-20:00 at HSBC, Green Park, Reading

19th January 2011 Met with Ute Wieczorek-King (above) and Mary Fraser today. These two ladies are a real inspiration. Among other things they are co-hosting an International Women's Day convention on Monday 7 March 2011, 18:00-20:00 at HSBC, Green Park, Reading

18th January 2011 A little snack for my friends Fiona and Julie who are coming for coffee today.

18th January 2011 A little snack for my friends Fiona and Julie who are coming for coffee today.

17th January 2011 We thought children coming to the studio would prefer Edward to wear something casual.

17th January 2011 We thought children coming to the studio would prefer Edward to wear something casual.

16th January 2011 We bought Bella as a partner for Edward bear in the studio.

16th January 2011 We bought Bella as a partner for Edward bear in the studio.

15th January 2011 My daughter has donated Edward as a prop for my studio portraits.

15th January 2011 My daughter has donated Edward as a prop for my studio portraits.

14th January 2011 This lovely lady Clare Popplewell specialises in the Alexander Technique. She asked me to take a photo for her website www.clarefinzi.com

14th January 2011 This lovely lady Clare Popplewell specialises in the Alexander Technique. She asked me to take a photo for her website www.clarefinzi.com

13th January 2011 Working on more wedding photos today. This one was held before Christmas at Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Berkshire.

13th January 2011 Working on more wedding photos today. The bride and groom are my friends Helen and Charlie and the wedding was held before Christmas at Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Berkshire.

12th January 2011 Working on wedding photos today. Here is my favourite of the Groom and Best Man.

12th January 2011 Working on wedding photos today. Here is my favourite of the Groom and Best Man taken on New Year's Eve at the Sanctum on the Green, Cookham, Berkshire.

11th January 2011 Mint always reminds me of Summer and Pimms.

11th January 2011 Mint always reminds me of Summer and Pimms.

10th January 2011 Greek Basil which smells wonderful

10th January 2011 Greek Basil which smells wonderful

9th January 2011 Bought some chives to inspire me to cook.

9th January 2011 Bought some chives to inspire me to cook.

8th January 2011: I am following a blog where the writer tries one of his recipes per week. Waiting to see if she really can keep within 30 minutes.

8th January 2011: I am following a blog where my friend's daughter Sarah tries one of his recipes per week. Waiting to see if she really can keep within 30 minutes! www.sierralimanovember.wordpress.com

7th Jauary 2011 We had a meal with our friends Jan and Ben today. I took this photo of them at their 25th wedding anniversary party in Summer last year.

7th Jauary 2011 We had a meal with our friends Jan and Ben today. I took this photo of them at their 25th wedding anniversary party last Summer.

House looked bare without the Christmas decorations so I bought some flowers. The spider caught me by surprise when I saw it through the macro lens!

6th January 2011: The house looked bare without the Christmas decorations so I bought some flowers. The spider caught me by surprise when I saw it through the macro lens!

5th January 2011 My daughter bought me a Lovelinks bead today. Thank you Nicky. X

5th January 2011 My daughter bought me a Lovelinks bead today. Thank you Nicky. X

4th January 2011 Home-made cappuccino – yummy!

4th January 2011 Home-made cappuccino – yummy!

3rd January 2011 I love coffee so the family bought me a coffee maker for Christmas. The pods arrived today. Think they should keep me going for a while!

3rd January 2011 I love coffee so the family bought me a coffee maker for Christmas. The pods arrived today. They should keep me going for a while!

2nd January 2011 Some people would say I am living my creative dream but it doesn’t hurt to check every now and again. This book was recommended by my lovely friend Pat Naylor

2nd January 2011 Some people would say I am living my creative dream but it doesn’t hurt to check every now and again. This book was recommended by my lovely friend Pat Naylor - www.madebypin.wordpress.com

1st January 2011 New year’s resolutions starting tomorrow due to a little bit of a headache thanks to yesterday’s wedding and then curry party hosted by our friends Jo and Alex!

1st January 2011 New year’s resolutions starting tomorrow due to a little bit of a headache thanks to yesterday’s wedding and then curry party hosted by our friends Jo and Alex!

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Hampton Court

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