Lily Sawyer Photography

Some photos taken at the launch of my church – Hope Church Newham

Lily Sawyer — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:55:35 +0000

7th February 2010. The day Hope Church Newham launched in Stratford. Checkout our website.

Part 2: Photographing twins Jay and Aidan

Lily Sawyer — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:55:32 +0000

More photos of the gorgeous twin boys I had the privilege to photograph when they were only 1 week old, this time with photos of their doting mum and dad as well…

Part 1: One-week old twins Jay and Aidan – what a delight to photograph

Lily Sawyer — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:20:33 +0000

I was so excited when I was asked to photograph adorable newborn twins Jay and Aidan. They are so tiny yet perfectly and beautifully formed. They reminded me of my first baby who, like them, was born a few weeks early and was a pound lighter than Jay. Their skin may look a bit wrinkly but feels softer than silk. They love to be swaddled and held and kept warm and close to Mummy and Daddy. They hardly open their eyes, and when they do, they stare at you with their dark beautiful beady eyes….

Some stage photos taken at Together at Butlins 2010

Lily Sawyer — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:56 +0000

We recently went to a weekend away at Butlins with some friends from church. Here are a few snaps from the main meeting.

Some nightshots taken in my town – Stratford in Newham

Lily Sawyer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

My town, Stratford in Newham in East London, is going to be the site of the Olympics in 2012. It is also the town where we are planting a new church which launches on Sunday 7th February. We are called Hope Church Newham. Check out our new website built by my other half!

This image was taken on the main road from the station approaching Stratford Picture House, Stratford Circus and the Theatre Royal.
This one was taken on the main road approaching Stratford Station.
This one is the Town Hall at night. P.S. Heavy lens flare here which would take me a while to clean up on Photoshop; nonetheless I thought it’s worth sharing on my blog.

Christmas Day 2009 family shots

Lily Sawyer — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:00:13 +0000

I have not blogged for a few weeks: as a family, we have been under the weather over the holidays, and now we have some building work being done in our house. So to catch up, I thought I’d post some of the photos I took on Christmas Day…

We made this Christmas cake (except for the cake toppers).
Isaac has just woken up and he opens his stocking. He was absolutely delighted with the Thomas train from Woody Warren.
Beth was not very well and she has just woken up too, all snotty and dribbly. She didn’t quite know what to make of her first toothbrush…
We made hundreds of salt dough decorations for the tree. The kids loved painting and spreading glitter on them.
Calla, busy as ever…
Merry Christmas salt dough decorations…
Isaac and D watching Thomas the Tank engine Christmas special…
Beth – just turned 1 the day before…
Isaac – very pleased with his JCB crane present.
Calla – what more can I say? She doesn’t keep still.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

Lily Sawyer — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:00:36 +0000

It’s that time of year again….some people hate it others love it. I’m one of the latter. I love Christmas. It’s a magical time. Especially now I’ve got kids. I enjoy watching their faces beam with anticipation and delight when we turn the Christmas lights on everyday when it starts to get dark. It’s a special time. All the lovely things we make and do for friends and family and time spent together are priceless. But most of all, it’s a time to remember and celebrate the birth of the most special person in the whole of history, the Lord Jesus. Cliche as it may sound, I hope that amidst all the tinsel and glitter and the shopping frenzy, we do not fail to remember the real reason for the season.

The Santa Show at Canary Wharf: the start of our festive activities…

Lily Sawyer — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

My 3 year old son was absolutely mesmerised. He just could not take his eyes off the singing and dancing santa and his friends on stage. My 4 year old little girl was a bit unsure and a little scared and sat behind all 5 of us the entire duration of the show just in case santa decides to shake her hand or something like that – from about 15 metres away that is. But my youngest, who’s only 11 months, was the happiest of the 3, merrily watching the stage and eating her sandwich and smiling at the camera. She’s a real sweetie and a big smiler. It was a lovely family day out, despite the fact that my children refused to have their faces painted by the most talented and best face painters in the world – and for free as well!

A maternity photoshoot part 3: Some arty shots…

Lily Sawyer — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:00:14 +0000

A maternity photoshoot part 2: Flora and husband Will

Lily Sawyer — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:35 +0000

It is a wonderful thing when both parents-to-be are expectant and excited to meet these precious little babies they have been nurturing since the beginning…