If you are thinking of having your professional photographer take you and your family on a fun photowalk, why not consider Bradford-on-Avon? Bradford-on-Avon is a really pleasant, homey and picturesque town, full of tranquillity and romance. Its history goes back 2500 years, with each century leaving its marks on the city's soul and architecture. Fine examples from the Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Industrial Revolution periods are all present and preserved on the streets and squares of this relatively small corner of Western Wiltshire.
If you choose to visit Bradford-on-Avon for a photowalk or location shoot, you will undoubtedly enjoy the day immensely, as just walking the streets and riversides in Bradford-on-Avon is always a discovery, with historic adventure and the warm pleasure of a small town. At the same time, this small spot also has all the features required for a good family photowalk. As well as historical buildings that provide a stylish setting for the pictures, there is a riverside and green areas providing a natural, neutral background. Children will find all kinds of fun on the playground, while the adults of the group enjoy the beautiful hill scenery.
A 2-3 hour photowalk is easily planned in Bradford-on-Avon, while guaranteeing plenty of pictures in many different styles and background and still ensuring that the entire party is entertained and has a pleasant day out.
Start at the heart of Bradford-on-Avon, where the ancient Bridge at the centre of town faces the river Avon. There is the option to go down to the river and get some lovely shots directly on the water. Next to the bridge there are some architectural gems, including a Victorian Tea Room dated to 1675 and a historical pub, both looking the very picture of most people's fairy tale vision of old England.
Next, head towards Wine street terrace on the hill side, which will take you past both The Holy Trinity Church and The Saxon Church of Saint Lawrence. The route is filled with charmingly narrow and winding streets, historic buildings, brick walls and flowers that all together form the ideal setting for a relaxed city shoot. After taking full advantage of the aged beauty of those old churches, your photowalk can begin meandering up the hill.
Of course, if walking many stairs up a hill is not your general idea of fun and relaxation, the entire hill walk can be skipped. However, if you do make it up that hill, you will be well rewarded with a stunning view of the city and some truly splendid pictures to be proud of. There is also a playground ahead, as an enticement to children, so that they have the motivation to keep walking! Most children can manage this route very happily and head back down the hill still full of energy for the playground ahead.
Once you have climbed or skipped the hill, you and your family photographer can walk through Barton Orchard, then cross the Rail Bridge to arrive on the Avon river-side. This part of town is beautifully park-like and the first thing your children will see is that long-anticipated play-ground! There is no more suitable subject to capture for a family photobook than children enjoying themselves at play. No matter the weather, this always produces pictures of colourful, sunshiny happiness and joy.
After all that walking and playing, the kids (and maybe the grown-ups,too!) will likely be exhausted, so you can simply exit to a car park at this point, or linger a while longer in the pleasant surroundings and take advantage of the pub nearby. Of course, if the family is up for it, you could always continue walking along the riverside, enjoying the unique and peaceful atmosphere of this town. That will conveniently lead you back to where you started by the Town Bridge, where you could partake of the local coffeehouses and restaurants, which are surprisingly plentiful for such a compact town! Bradford-on-Avon is definitely a pleasant day out with the family, and is easy to take advantage of with your favourite family photographer in tow, capturing those memories of everyday life that will mean so much as your family grows.
If you choose to visit Bradford-on-Avon for a photowalk or location shoot, you will undoubtedly enjoy the day immensely, as just walking the streets and riversides in Bradford-on-Avon is always a discovery, with historic adventure and the warm pleasure of a small town. At the same time, this small spot also has all the features required for a good family photowalk. As well as historical buildings that provide a stylish setting for the pictures, there is a riverside and green areas providing a natural, neutral background. Children will find all kinds of fun on the playground, while the adults of the group enjoy the beautiful hill scenery.
A 2-3 hour photowalk is easily planned in Bradford-on-Avon, while guaranteeing plenty of pictures in many different styles and background and still ensuring that the entire party is entertained and has a pleasant day out.
Start at the heart of Bradford-on-Avon, where the ancient Bridge at the centre of town faces the river Avon. There is the option to go down to the river and get some lovely shots directly on the water. Next to the bridge there are some architectural gems, including a Victorian Tea Room dated to 1675 and a historical pub, both looking the very picture of most people's fairy tale vision of old England.
Next, head towards Wine street terrace on the hill side, which will take you past both The Holy Trinity Church and The Saxon Church of Saint Lawrence. The route is filled with charmingly narrow and winding streets, historic buildings, brick walls and flowers that all together form the ideal setting for a relaxed city shoot. After taking full advantage of the aged beauty of those old churches, your photowalk can begin meandering up the hill.
Of course, if walking many stairs up a hill is not your general idea of fun and relaxation, the entire hill walk can be skipped. However, if you do make it up that hill, you will be well rewarded with a stunning view of the city and some truly splendid pictures to be proud of. There is also a playground ahead, as an enticement to children, so that they have the motivation to keep walking! Most children can manage this route very happily and head back down the hill still full of energy for the playground ahead.
Once you have climbed or skipped the hill, you and your family photographer can walk through Barton Orchard, then cross the Rail Bridge to arrive on the Avon river-side. This part of town is beautifully park-like and the first thing your children will see is that long-anticipated play-ground! There is no more suitable subject to capture for a family photobook than children enjoying themselves at play. No matter the weather, this always produces pictures of colourful, sunshiny happiness and joy.
After all that walking and playing, the kids (and maybe the grown-ups,too!) will likely be exhausted, so you can simply exit to a car park at this point, or linger a while longer in the pleasant surroundings and take advantage of the pub nearby. Of course, if the family is up for it, you could always continue walking along the riverside, enjoying the unique and peaceful atmosphere of this town. That will conveniently lead you back to where you started by the Town Bridge, where you could partake of the local coffeehouses and restaurants, which are surprisingly plentiful for such a compact town! Bradford-on-Avon is definitely a pleasant day out with the family, and is easy to take advantage of with your favourite family photographer in tow, capturing those memories of everyday life that will mean so much as your family grows.
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