Guardian Camera Club: Verdigris Jane on portraiture

Portrait of a mother: The feather landed, much to Elsie's delight http://www.flickr.com/photos/verdigrisjane/4153282567/ Photograph: Verdigris Jane/guardian.co.uk

Portrait of a mother: I asked for 'fake' smiles - as this is Elsie's new trick. By the time this photo was taken, Elsie had perfected the fake smile to such a degree that Abby is genuinely laughing ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/verdigrisjane/4154040156/ Photograph: Verdigris Jane/guardian.co.uk

Portrait of a mother: Abby and Elsie. Abby takes a deep breath and Elsie watches the feather - this is perhaps the fourth time the feather has been launched - you can see Elsie's anticipation ... Photograph: Verdigris Jane/guardian.co.uk

Portrait of a mother: I decided to take some pictures outside looking in and was pleased with the reflection of the house framing Abby's head in this one ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/verdigrisjane/4119543420/ Photograph: Verdigris Jane/guardian.co.uk

Portrait of a mother: A reflection shot - I think this one demonstrates Abby's sense of fun http://www.flickr.com/photos/verdigrisjane/4118767987/ Photograph: Verdigris Jane/guardian.co.uk

Portrait of a mother: Abby, my daughter-in-law and Elsie, my granddaughter Photograph: Verdigris Jane/guardian.co.uk