This lovely big family shoot was meant to be at the beach but it rained so we stayed in the cosy studio instead. A few of my favourites.

Some images you don't realise how special they are until you look a little closer. I really liked this moment between Lesley and her granddaughter on her wedding day but if you look a little closer the trinket hanging from the bouquet is an image of Lesley's Mum too. It's just a little lovely this one. www.jennamcgregorphotography.com/weddings

SCHOOL SHOOTS AND THOSE WAITING ON PRINTS If your passing the studio I will be here until 6.45pm this evening if you would like to pick up any school prints. Those waiting on prints arriving from family shoots these will be posted today and with you tomorrow :)

I'm in the studio from 9 today on an editing marathon! If you have any queries or to book a shoot feel free to message or drop past! www.jennamcgregorphotography.com

A beautiful beach shoot of the whole family.

I first met Shirley last year where she said she had seen the 'Rock the Frock' shoots on the page and would love to do one. Her sister in law then purchased one as a gift for her as a surprise! So we headed off to the beach with Shirley yesterday in her frock to have some fun and capture some images of Shirley looking well....simply stunning!! www.jennamcgregorphotography.com

A big Happy Birthday to Ellie who turned 6 today and had her Princess Party at the studio yesterday. They were all really funny and had me and the girls from Hope hair and beauty in stitches a few times. Especially when Ellie picked out the Belle dress and was a tad disappointed I didn't have a beast for her to dance with!! Feedback noted ( must seek small six year old sized beast for Belle dancing). A few preview from the princesses. If your thinking about a princess party all the details can be found on the blog just here...http://www.jennamcgregorphotography.com/news/a-birthday-party-idea-for-your-princess-thats-just-a-little-bit-different

Aww a lovely review from today's princess party ☺️👸A big thank you to Hope hair and beauty for pampering the girls. #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #princessshoots #princessparties #princesssessions #portraitphotography #birthdaygirl #birthdaygift

A few behind the scenes at today's rock the frock shoot! Previews coming soon! #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #rockthefrock #lunan #scotland #beach #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #weddingdress #weddingblog

A behind the scenes from the princess party in the studio this morning ☺️ A big thanks to Hope hair and beauty for pampering the princesses at the studio before their photos! #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #princessshoots #princessparties #princesssessions #pampering #hairandmakeup #hopehairandbeauty #arbroath #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdaysurprise #birthdaygift

Today I'm looking forward to a princess party at the studio this morning and then this afternoon we are out shooting a rock the frock! 👸

When the groom turns up for his groomsmen images on his bike... www.jennamcgregorphotography.com/weddings

Some images you don't realise how special they are until you look a little closer. I really liked this moment between Lesley and her granddaughter on her wedding day but if you look a little closer the trinket hanging from the bouquet is an image of Lesley's Mum too. It's just a little lovely this one. www.jennamcgregorphotography.com/weddings #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #weddings #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #weddingblog #scottishweddingdirectory #scottishweddingdirectorymagazine #weddings #bride #flowergirl #beautiful #special

Beautifying one of the little princesses for a photo shoot on Saturday 👸🏼

Such a lovely little family this was and I really love how natural this one is of everyone... www.jennamcgregorphotography.com #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #familyshoot #familyportrait #familyphotography #familyphotographer #summer #scotland #beach #beachshoot #awardwinning #angus

Such good fun tonight with the Clickin Club at Elliot beach practicing some pet photography! Thanks so much to the owners for bringing them along and as usual all the camera club for a great night. #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #cameraclub #photographyclub #meetnewpeople #developyourphotography #angus #scotland #petshoot #petsofinstagram #photographer #tuition #beginnerphotography #beginnerphotographer

I'm at the studio all today so feel free to ping me a message if you would like to catch up over a cuppie! The Clicking Club meet again this evening for a photography question and answer session to get to the root of any photography issues members may be coming across on camera or in Photoshop. The club is an informal group open to everyone with an interest in Photography. 7pm tonight at Orchard Mill Studio John Street West Arbroath.

Always and honour to be chosen by another photographer to shoot their wedding and such a beautiful evening tonight for the pre wedding shoot of Christy and Kane at the gorgeous House of Turrin. I'm really loving all these golden hour shoots when the light is just beautiful for photos..Not loving the midgies as much tho but so worth it for shots like these. #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudios #prewedding #preweddingshoot #goldenhour #couple #brideandgroom #houseofturrin #scotland #angus #weddingphotographer #weddings @cchriistyy

My new little corner of the studio dedicated to the princess sessions just a wee dressing table and a thrown to come! #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudios #birthdayparty #princesssessions #princessshoots #studio #portrait #girly #fun #partyideas #giftideas

All the princess dresses began to arrive today with another 10 arriving tomorrow! Including Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Elsa dresses as well as more timeless non themed princess dresses too! Just in time for the first princess shoot and birthday party at the studio on Saturday! Details on the little princess sessions below! These can include hair and makeup pampering and nibbles before the shoot or part of your party also! Just PM for details! Limited dates available. #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #princessshoots #princessparties #littleprincess #birthday #birthdayideas

Another great evening at the Clickin Club! What a great bunch of people you don make me laugh! #topbantz #productphotography #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #clickinclub

So Bella had a ball at her shoot today she wasn't for sitting and posing but she fair enjoyed a bounce about this field! We have lost two of our dogs over the last six months and I can't recommend a pet shoot enough to get some images of your family with the furry babies too. Just a heads up also that Fathers day is approaching if your family is anything like ours the Dad's love the dogs more than the children so a shoot might be the ideal present! That or book a beginners workshop place and then he can learn to take the photos himself! Little plug in there...anyway heres Bella all smiley :) #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #petsofinstagram #petportrait #familyphotographer #petstagram #labrador #dog

Head over to the Facebook page and enter the competition! WHO WANTS TO WIN A FAMILY SHOOT AT GOLDEN HOUR?! So I always have two competitions a year for family shoots one at Christmas and one in the summer! Being the 1st of June I thought it was time I better launch the summer competition!! The winner will receive a pre shoot consultation call to discuss clothing how the shoot will go etc, a 30 min golden hour family shoot at a location local to Arbroath, images taken of the whole family, siblings together, children individually and they then get to choose 5 digital images of their choice to keep FREE OF CHARGE!! All you need to do is: LIKE THIS POST LIKE THE PAGE POP YOUR FAVOURITE SUMMER EMOJI IN THE COMMENTS Competition closes this Sunday the 4th of June at 7pm. www.jennamcgregorphotography.com #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #clickinmoms #letthemexplore #family #familyportrait #familyphotography #familyportrait #flowers #gorgeous #nikon #scotland...

You might recognise Neave from her shoot in the bluebells a few years ago. Tonight we headed out at golden hour for some images two years on. She is my favourite person to shoot...so pretty especially in among all those gorgeous flowers. www.jennamcgregorphotography.com #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #family #familyshoot #familyportrait #familyphotography #familyphotographer #scotland #flowers #portrait #portraitphotographer #clickinmoms #letthemexplore

I promise I won't bore you with anymore bluebell photos but just one more of my babies and also just to help all those budding photographers out there. So my children are photographers children which basically means they despise the camera, each other, me, bluebells, life in general. Ok just each other and the camera... They've had it in their face since they were born so you can't blame them really. Anyway what I often get asked at tuition is that parents learning photography never have anyone to practice on, as there children like mine are bored stiff of you and your camera. SO the key is to get them doing things they like doing! Get your settings sorted, get your light sorted and get them doing what they like best. In my boys case they enjoy battering the hell out of each other most of the time. So I sat them together, got myself organised and then midst tearing the shreds out each other shouted 'bum cheeks' which seems to be the word of the week!! In summary if you want...

I like to think I'm over the broody part of my life (after dealing with toddler tantrums twice I think most people are) but when Jenna handed me Ben today. Oh dear I so could have cuddled him all day. Why do babies do that too you!! Anyway gorgeous Ben had his shoot today now six weeks old! Most newborn photographers like to shoot within the first two weeks but because I do more newborn family photography I love capturing all the cooing and those big beautiful eyes. Ben you were just perfect x #jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #newborn #familyphotography #photographer

Behind the scenes from this mornings newborn shoot it was so lovely to meet gorgeous little Ben and catch up with his Mummy and Daddy ☺️📸#jennamcgregorphotography #orchardmillstudio #photography #photographer #studio #newborn #familyphotography