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This is  a new venture which I am embarking on with my brother (and fellow photographer) Ben. It really is what it says in the title. The aim of Before They Fly the Nest is to photograph the family unit together before they leave home for University or for a first job. However there are no hard and fast rules; every family is different and every family is individual. My aim is to capture your family as you see it now. Giving you something special.

Dad and daughter sitting in their garden for family portrait for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Mum and daughter sitting in their garden for family portrait for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Mum and daughter sitting in their garden for family portrait for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Brother and sister sitting in their garden for family portrait for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Family group relaxing together in garden setting, for family photograph for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Family in their garden for portrait for 'Before they Fly the Nest' With family pets, Bearded Dragon and dog
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Close-up of a bearded dragon lizard perched on girl for 'Before they Fly the Nest' family portrait, with family pets
Pic by Danny Elwes
A collection of colourful rubber ducks lined up on display. For Before They Fly The Nest
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Sisters lounging in back of their old Land Rover vehicle  for family photograph for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Ross and Michelle for family photograph for 'Before they Fly the Nest (husband and wife) standing beside large tree trunk in autumn forest.
Sisters lounging in back of their old Land Rover vehicle with their Mum and Dad for family photograph for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Sisters lounging in back of their old Land Rover vehicle with their Mum and Dad for family photograph for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Sisters lounging in back of their old Land Rover vehicle  for family photograph for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Sisters lounging in back of old Land Rover vehicle for family photograph for 'Before they Fly the Nest'
Photograph by Danny Elwes
Ross and Michelle for family photograph for 'Before they Fly the Nest (husband and wife) standing beside large tree trunk in autumn forest.

 

Before They Fly the Nest

Information and How to Book A Shoot

Family Portraits

"Why bother?"......You may say 

" We have all got mobile phones. What can he do that we can't?" "It's easy, gather round everyone"

We all know where it goes from there!

Another of those fun selfie shots with the chosen photographer grinning in the foreground face distorted by the wide angle lens, the rest of the family disappearing in the background, some faces lost in shadow, a few eyes shut, a couple of Aunts still chattering to each other. A few more goes, all done.

Then......"Oh could you do one on my phone?" "Oh and mine please"  "Can you send it to me?" So it goes on

So much better to get in touch with me....  We will make a plan....Choose a good location...... maybe somewhere that means a lot to you and your family, maybe somewhere you go regularly for walks..... maybe at home.... most important is you choose

Take the first step, send me an email by clicking on the "Contact me" button below. I will send out a  simple questionnaire to just find out a little bit about you and your family and we can take it on from there.