Category Archives: Children

Spring Attika Mainland Greece

March-April-May 2017 Wild poppies sprout all over mainland Greece early in the Spring season. They’re known as ‘paparoūnes’ here. It’s the very first time we’ve visited Greece during this delightful time of year when days are sunny and the air … Continue reading

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Bad Santa

Friday 25th December 2014 It was all going well, Kingsley, his father and I wandering through Santa’s grotto, marveling at the wonderful decorations, smiling reindeers and shiny bright stars above. But when it came to sitting on Santa’s lap, Kingsley … Continue reading

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Pt I: Belonging

On a summer trip to the mainland of Greece back in 2011, I took the road less travelled, and found myself in a glorious seaside port located on the southeast tip of the prefecture of Attica. Landing on the doorstep of Lavrio … Continue reading

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A Winning Photo

Look which image won the Dubai Mother’s Day Photo Award for 2012? This one! And most certainly a prouder photographer there never was… This is my beautiful friend Michelle and her daughter Zara-Laine. Michelle asked me to shoot the celebration of … Continue reading

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Top Tips – Part 1: Shooting Children’s Portraits

We aim to please here at alicehartleyphotography. And what better way to make the gentle reader happy than to dispense counsel on ways to improve holiday snaps. Herewith are the most common questions I am asked on the topic of … Continue reading

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