It’s been a year where I’ve been able to spread my creative wings and take on more editorial and commercial work – and more charity work to help causes important to me.  I’ve worked with truly incredible vendors who have trusted me to showcase their beautiful work.

It was a year where I’ve marvelled at the incredible importance of what I’m blessed enough to do, with photographs, in holding memories for families who have lost loved ones, seeing babies I photographed go off to school and I’ve felt humbled watching the strength of one of my families who are battling cancer with amazing grace.

I get to capture connections, I get to capture emotion, I get to capture precious moments in time, I get to capture realness…. I’ve shed tears, lost hair, lost sleep, not to mention lost my marbles a few times – but I’ve had so many smiles and so much laughter too – I pour my heart and soul into what I do and I can’t thank you all enough for your incredible support, and for opening up your homes and lives to me…

Enjoy some of my favourite moments….

Thank you for an incredible year – I can’t wait to see what 2012 brings….

with love, thanks and blessings and peace for 2012, Kirsty xxxx

She was a perfect little model down at the beach

Until she’d had enough and said NO MORE! And even then she’s still cute as a button!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Amira – I’ve loved documenting your first year, and can’t wait to see more of you as you grow, Kirsty xx

Wow, it’s been a week – I never, ever expected the Face of Kirsty Larmour Photography contest to take off like it did – and I have all of you to thank for that – your support and participation has been amazing – Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your gorgeous entries, and for getting into the fun spirit of it.

Before I announce the winners I have to thank my fabulous judges - Rowe, Kristen, Kati, Jayme and Chelsea who all stepped up magnificently to help out.

So, without further ado…

First Prize of a styled shoot, with digital images and a mini album goes to

BOYS – Luke, and GIRLS – Julia

And a runner up prize from each category of a mini shoot (worth AED 2000) goes to

BOYS – Ben, and GIRLS – Poppy

And a bonus prize session fee waiver (worth AED800) goes to brother and sister winning team of Oliver and Mia – who not only made it to the final 15, but were also the only brother/sister combo where both were placed by one or more of the judges! Even though they didn’t come first I feel that deserves a prize!

And what’s more, every participant can take 10% off their session fee for sessions held within 2011.

CONGRATULATIONS all of you – all your beautiful children are winners.

Thank you, once again – and here’s a last picture of my beautiful outgoing face of KLP – along with my favourite little photo shoot assistant….

Have a great week – and winners, I’ll be in touch soon, Kirsty xx

Is your child the cutest kid in the U.A.E.?

 I’m looking for one girl, and one boy to model in a styled shoot to become the face of Kirsty Larmour Photography and am super excited to launch the hunt. 

What makes it even more exciting is that the winners will be chosen by YOU!!

 The Prize: A styled photoshoot for your child, with digital negatives and a mini album – value AED7800

 The Rules:

• You MUST be willing to come to me in Abu Dhabi during the month of June to redeem your photo session if you win the contest.
• When you enter please state your child’s name and age. This is open to children aged 6 months to 16 years.
• This isn’t a photo contest so no need for heavy editing, and if you enter a photo taken by a professional photographer please make sure you have their permission.  Black and white photos are allowed.
• You must be a fan of Kirsty Larmour Photography on Facebook to be able to vote
• Enter by emailing your chosen photo to kirstylarmour @ gmail.com. I will then place these photos into two folders on Facebook for the boys and the girls.
• Winners will be chosen by the photo that has the most Facebook “likes”. You will need to rally the support of your friends and family – voting will not begin until next Wednesday, 23^rd March. I will not be choosing the winner personally! (Knowing how cute the kids of Abu Dhabi are I can’t imagine how difficult that would be!!!)
• Comments on the photos will be lovely but it’s numbers of “likes” that count!

Please email me, comment here or on my Facebook page if you’ve any questions. I can’t wait to see the entries.

GOOD LUCK – and – HAVE FUN!

Kirsty x

I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves – I love them.

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful daughter with me at 7 days old – she was just perfect, much love, Kirsty xx

These next two are much more my typical newborn lifestyle images – except this is the first time I’ve ever photographed a cat!! I think she performed pretty well going in and giving the new rival for attention a kiss!! This family definitely threw me some firsts – my first shoot on a boat, and my first cat!! I totally love this one of Mummy and Daddy gazing so adoringly…

There will be more pics from snowy England coming soon, but in the meantime a very happy new year to you all, Kirsty xx

But who wouldn’t want to show off those gorgeous big eyes?

I love this one wrapped up in a blanket knitted by Granny.

But this one, of abeautiful new family makes me smile.

Thank you for sharing your adorable boy with me, more pics to come soon, Kirsty x

oh my goodness, I felt we never stopped laughing thoughout their maternity session…

But when I look through the pictures, I see there are also some beautiful, tender, and serene moments too…

Jenna, you are truly radiant…. seriously….. you just glow with happiness about this baby that’s about to enter your lives And back to the laughing – I LOVED them drawing all over the bump – gotta love a couple that’s up for facepaints on the beach.

Jenna and Dan, enjoy these last few weeks – I absolutely can’t wait for the laughs and smiles when baby arrives, Kirsty xx

Oh, she is so beautiful

And so adored…

this next one reminds me slightly of the one from her 6 month session where she’s sitting on the beach – which is still one of my favourite images (that’s why she appears in my blog header!!)

I love this one of Mummy and Daddy with Sapphy innocently sitting there – she sprinted for the water seconds after the shutter clicked!!!

Thank you for a wonderful year of photos – I know I’ll see you all again and get to follow Sapphy as she grows up, Kirsty x