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Paul identified with the boys really well – and with teenagers, that’s quite an achievement!
Mags, Sam & Harry Gilbert

Imagine the trauma of trying to persuade two teenaged boys to pose in front of a camera – it’s hard to decide who has the hardest job: mum getting them to the studio, or the photographer, trying to get them to relax and enjoy the experience.

This was the challenge faced by Mags Gilbert, of Smeeton Westerby, near Market Harborough. She had been to Paul before and was really happy with the photos he had taken of Sam and Harry when they were younger.

But at the ages of 12 and 14, it was an idea that wasn’t exactly greeted with the greatest of enthusiasm.

Mags explains: “The photos Paul had taken five years ago were great, and we hadn’t had any other professional ones taken since. The boys are growing up really fast and I wanted to get some more of them as they approach their early teens.

“I love Paul’s style, and he is so friendly. And when we viewed the photos, we were there for quite a long time – but he makes it so difficult to pick the ones you like the most because they are all so good.

“It wasn’t much of a surprise that the boys were a little reticent to begin with. They are both into their music, so Paul asked them to bring some props with them. Sam took his guitar and Harry took his drumsticks.

“They were both quite self-conscious to start with, but Henry (Labrador) was around, which helped. He is gorgeous. We have a dog and both the boys loved having Henry around. When we came back to view the photos, Henry sat on the sofa, watching with us.”

“I’ve already recommended Paul to numerous family and friends. He’s very good at suggesting ideas and presenting the images once he has taken them."