Get the photo book...

I'm excited to finally announce the launch of my BEAUTIFUL, bespoke, hand crafted photo books that will now be available for all *past and future clients. It's taken me ages to find a supplier that I'm fully happy with, and these books are pretty darn perfect!!!

Printed on 100% recycled matt paper and available in soft or hard cover, these photo books are a beautiful and practical way of displaying your families treasured memories. 

A photo book perfectly compliments the authentic lifestyle approach of the photo sessions and effortlessly tells the story of your family. The books make stunning coffee table pieces and are fantastic gifts for grandparents 

... Christmas is only 18 weeks away... just sayin' ;) 

Whilst I am still offering my digital package (shoot and USB) I would urge you to consider the photo book as a simple, hassle free way of displaying your images for all to see.

If you're interested in finding out more about the session, or the book,  drop me an email lianne@dinkyheart.com

I am now taking bookings for September and the rest of the winter, but due to my family commitments :) and the time needed for photo book design I will only be taking 2 bookings per week so if you have a specific date in mind get in touch ASAP xox

Exploring the Bastakiya with Alfie...

If you've been following my blog for a while then you'll know that I've been photographing Alfie ever since he was a newborn, this makes his sessions and his family extra special to me. It also means, having a great relationship with James, Kelly and Alfie, that I can try out new shoot locations without the worry of not getting 'the {expected} shot'. 

So this time, to my absolute delight, Kelly suggested the bastakiya. The bastakiya is an area of dubai on the bur dubai side of dubai creek, originally established by pearl divers towards the end of the 19th century. Now restored, cafes, art galleries and boutique hotels are hidden in its maze of narrow alleyways or Sikka's in arabic. 

We explored the bastakiya, the winding lanes lined with traditional houses and wind towers, cobbled streets with blossoming pot plants and trees and beautiful, elaborate doors around every corner, a photographers dream! 

Eventually when we could explore no more we stopped in the hidden courtyard of the XVA gallery for a refreshing mint lemonade. Nestled somewhere in the bastakiya (don't ask me for directions) this stunning courtyard cafe with its huge Narra tree in the centre provided a much needed break from the rising temperatures outside.

I absolutely loved this session, I was able to capture, for James and Kelly, their little boy exploring the country that he was born in and the culture that he's growing up in and those memories are are irreplaceable - I hope you love our journey around the bastakiya as much as we did! 

If you have a great idea for your family photo session please do get in touch, I love anything a bit unusual and off the beaten track ;) xox

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