How can you not love kids?

Another photo from this morning's walk of my little girl.

Just been for a lovely walk with my kin ...

This is the reservoir near our house ... gorgeous on a clear day like today! The first pic is of Sam and Maya enjoying throwing sticks into the water for Grace ... who loves to dive in and jump out soaked to the skin. I think she imagines the stick is really the postman's leg?

Just updated my Website's look

What'cha reckon? www.petercreighton.co.uk

Any thoughts appreciated!

Loving Photographing people ...

The way my photography panned out in the past - I ended up with lots of 'Still-life' and 'Product' clients ... no idea why, just the way it seemed! This time I seem to be getting more people orientated work and I'm loving it! Photographed 6 corporate portraits, 7 standard 'head-shots' and 38 kids so far this week for different clients and making the person relaxed enough to feel comfortable (especially the kids!) in front of the lens and to capture that calmness is extremely satisfying and fun. I hope to get more clients that want their corporate portrait, kids, pets ... whatever!? captured by me - as I'm really enjoying this side of my photography!

Thinking it's time I started doing model test shoots too. I've done plenty of model and fashion shoots for clients but never actually bothered with the test shoots as my old business partner was so good at them. But I have so many ideas now - it's time I did this. If you're a model or actor/actress who requires some folio shots for a good price ... let me know. I can arrange make-up stylists etc. at very cheap rates too if you want me too?

Bye for now.

Happy with my lot!

Today I drove to a shoot and as I was sat in a traffic jam realised that for the first time in my life I am happy with my lot. I don't wish for more ... just to sustain that which I already have. It was quite a moment and one that has had a profound affect on my mood all day. To finally be content after all these years; and just when I'd all but given up.

Today I could see the sunlight even though the sky was blanketed in an impenetrable grey ... wow!

Grace is home!

Finally got our dog Grace home from the Police kennels. Being a breeding dog for them she had to go away for a little while to have (9 healthy) pups. The great thing is - she's now retired - so never has to leave us ever again. Did a quick mug shot of her in my lounge yesterday to test some new kit. All works well.

Hello Mr Burglar ...

Thinking of offering this as a service to people ...

My first novel published, Whoo Hoo!!!

Have had my first novel just go live on Amazon for the Kindle and have my dedicated site for it ... absolutely buzzing. Please check my site out if you have a moment (and enjoy books involving magical creatures, movies like the Goonies or games like TombRaider.) It's about a 13 year old boy who finds himself and his two friends on the adventure of a lifetime when his new boss; the aristocratic Professor Bramble's latest invention shows us a world we never knew existed ... until now. The first in a trilogy ... please check the site and get a 30 page sample of the book for free: www.thechosenblades.co.uk

Thanks a million if you do and be sure to let me know if you like it?

Peter x