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Apolonia & Mak by Cheshire children and family photographer Kelliejo Photography
Back in November I did portraits for the lovely Sian’s Talking Tots classes. At one of the sessions was at Didsbury Lawn Tennis Club. I photographed Mak, such a cutie. His Mum Gemma was talking about her older daughter’s school photograph and how unhappy she was with it. I told her about the alternative school […]
Shaun & Sue got married at Upper House in Hayfield, Derbyshire
A Christmas wedding at Upper House in Hayfield The wedding was set in the beautiful Upper House a former hunting lodge that stands alone on the magnificent mountain of Kinder Scout in the Peak District National Park. Shaun and Sue chose this stunning location for their engagement shoot too https://kelliejophotography.com/shaunandsue/ It had been raining all the […]
Hannah by Cheshire and Manchester Children & Family Photographer Kelliejo Photography
Carla, her Mum and Hannah came to the studio for a girls family portrait. As Hannah was so young we only had a short time to nail the shot! We started with the group shot, then I got to concentrate on the gorgeousness that is Hannah. Oh my goodness those eyes….such a cutie! If you’d […]
Just before Christmas I snook in a sneaky photo shoot of my Dad, Poppa to his grandchildren, as a surprise present for my sister. As it was last minute we didn’t have time to go to the studio so took the portraits at my house. We actually took them on what would have been his […]
Rubie Belle by Cheshire and Manchester Children and Family Photographer Kelliejo Photography
Happy Birthday Miss Rubie Belle To say that this little bear was sent just at the right time four years ago is an understatement. Mum passed away in the August as Rubes came into our lives in the December. Talk about a carbon copy sent from heaven it’s uncanny. I’ve loved capturing this little […]
Linda is 65 today and wanted to celebrate with a photo shoot that made her feel amazing. Call in team glam : Kelliejo Photography and Lisa Simms Bridal Hair & Makeup. We glammed Linda up and oh my days did she rock the photo shoot! Such a pleasure to pose totally got chin forward and […]
Mini Portrait Sessions by Cheshire and Manchester Photographer Kelliejo Photography
Families, Siblings or individual portraits. They’re fun and full of laughter and giggles. Here’s some portraits from previous mini portrait sessions that I’ve done. I even won another award from the Guild of Photographers from a Mini Portrait Session I took of Kirsty.
Ladies Lunch at The Palace Hotel in Manchester by Cheshire Photographer Kelliejo Photography
Let me start at the beginning….. My mum had a rare form of cancer called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and Zolinger and Ellison syndrome which she battled for nearly two decades. She spent the last two weeks of her life at St Ann’s Hospice in Heald Green. The care that was given to her at the hospice was […]
Shaun and Sue’s engagement photoshoot at Upper House, Hayfield, Cheshire by Kelliejo Photography
Shaun and Sue met whilst acting in a play together. When the play ended they missed each other and the fun they had so decided to keep in touch. And the rest, so the saying goes, is history. Each time we meet up there’s so much laughter and love and I think we’ve managed […]
Amelia May by Cheshire and Manchester newborn baby photograhpher Kelliejo Photography
Introducing little Amelia May I was so lucky to be able to photograph this newborn little lady in the first weeks of her arriving into this big world of ours. She’s extremely lucky to be able to be a part of the first born girl club. Her mum, grandma, great grandma and great great grandma (all still […]
Zane and Marli by Cheshire and Manchester children and family photographer Kelliejo Photography.
Earlier this year I was booked by a friend of mine Sharon to photograph her children. We went to Abney Hall and had lots of boy fun with sticks and mud! https://kelliejophotography.com/jacksonandbeau/ The same day that I delivered the frames to Sharon and Des their friend Talei called round saw my portraits and rang to book a photo […]
The Herberts at Styal Methodist Church by Cheshire and Manchester children and family photographer Kelliejo Photography.
Oliver’s Christening We were lucky to be invited to one of the most relaxed, warm and entertaining christenings we’ve ever been to today. Styal Methodist church is only tiny but was crammed full of love. The children, including my Lula, got up and sang Hey Jude at the end. Brilliant! The vicar was so welcoming and […]
Great Grandma by Cheshire and Manchester family and children photographer Kelliejo Photography
Violet We took the girls to see their great grandma yesterday before she goes home to St Kitts. On the way home we were talking about all the changes that she would have seen throughout her life. So many from the changes to women’s rights, black people and especially black women’s rights, to travel being more […]
Nathan, Ellie, Jessica, Bella, Sian & Oliver by Cheshire children’s photographer Kelliejo Photography
Nathan, Ellie, Jessica, Bella, Sian & Oliver by Cheshire’s children’s photographer Kelliejo Photography This summer I was lucky enough to do lots of shoots at Abney Hall Park in Cheadle Cheshire. One of my favourites was with the Herberts. Each one had a completely different character ranging from Sian a confident superstar in the […]
Kirsty, Rebecca and Isabelle by Cheshire children’s photographer Kelliejo Photography
The Tebb Girls by Cheshire children’s photographer Kelliejo Photography. Karen the girls Mum decided she wanted a studio photoshoot for the portraits at the studio in Cheadle, Cheshire. The three girls arrived with mum in tow. All three were quite shy at first. Isabelle the youngest clung on to Mum for dear life. So I […]
Emma’s Modern Glamour Shoot Emma’s my lovely neighbour. She booked her modern glamour photo shoot with me after seeing Hollie’s shoot https://kelliejophotography.com/womeninphotographs/ Emma loved the hair and makeup by Lisa Simms and in true Kelliejo Photography ached from head to toe the next day! That may sound cruel, but when you have a modern glamour […]
Rob, Laura and Ayda by Cheshire’s lifestyle photographer Kelliejo Photography
Family Photo Shoot by Kelliejo Photography It was an absolutely gloriously sunny day when I met up with the Moore family at Abney Hall in Cheadle. Little Ayda was full of smiles from the very first shot, such a happy little bear and a dream to photograph. I captured some fantastic family portraits and really […]
Jackson & Beau at Abney Hall by Kelliejo Photography Children’s Photographer Cheshire
Jackson & Beau When Jackson and Beau arrived at Abney Hall it was still a bit muddy even though the sunshine had made an appearance. So it was wellies all the way! At first we went exploring with their Mummy, Sharon whom I’ve known for years, trekking the buggy through the tightest of places. […]
Mark, Lisa & Chloe by Kelliejo Photography, Cheshire Family Photographer
Introducing the Simms Family Mark, Lisa & Chloe Lisa is my make-up lady extraordinaire. We have done numerous Modern Glamour shoots together and had such a giggle. I would highly recommend her for all your makeup needs be it for prom, weddings or a special night out! Click on the link below for her website. She booked […]
Clare’s Modern Glamour Shoot by Cheshire Portrait Photographer Kelliejo Photography
Clare’s Modern Glamour Shoot by Kelliejo Photography Sometimes during life you cross paths with a few magical people. These magical people have hearts so full of kindness they can’t help but share it. Clare is one of these. Always helping never asking for anything in return. During the shoot her daughter Ashleigh came up […]
Gorgeous bunch by Cheshire and Manchester’s childrens photographer Kelliejo Photography
I had a portrait session with this gorgeous bunch at the studio. It’s the second time that I’ve photographed Ta-Neisha and her sister Lexxie. Last time it was a location shoot in the local park. This time their Mum brought them to the studio with their brother Joey and cousin Mia. You can snap up a taster by […]
Women NEED to be present in Photographs! All too often I’m asked, ‘Can you please take some portraits of my children but I definitely don’t want to be in them.’ The look of horror in their eyes when I suggest that they join in! There’s such a juxtaposition in our society today. With easy access to our […]
Kelliejo Photography Award Winning Photographer! I’ve been a member of The Guild of Photographers for little under a year now. Last year I was very much an onlooker and made a promise to myself that I’d bite the bullet and submit my portraits into the Image of the Month competition every month. So very tentatively I sent […]
I remember getting the call from Jen to ask if I was available to photograph her wedding. She wanted to make sure before she confirmed the booking with the hotel that I was free! Jen has been one of my best advocates and I knew how much love and attention to the planning there would be for her special day. […]
Ready to Rock! You may have seen my last blog post on the progress of the studio at Funtime Kids. If not check it out it’s under the heading Studio to be. After what seems like milleniums of filling, sanding and painting and painting and painting…….We’re finally ready. I have to thank my hubbie The […]
I wanted to share how one act of kindness led to a meeting such a lovely family. Six months ago I photographed The Sponsored Buggy Push Walk & Toddle for Millie’s Trust. I gave out a free photo shoot and framed print to the best fancy dress. I chose Angela and Ellie June. Angela booked her […]
That feeling of being totally free…… Charlie ran, jumped, threw, shouted and even talked to a Swan! Capturing him being so free was not an easy task! Everytime he saw my camera he covered his face shouting NO! I had to use all my tactics of persuasion and distraction to capture his sheer happiness at […]
When I first saw it I just knew in my heart that this was the place. You know when you get all tingly and goose bumpy well that’s exactly how I felt. There’s a lot of work to be done but with my trusty DIY obsessed husband (always handy!) we will get this place […]