I’m generally a Lets-get-things-done-quickly-&-efficiently kind of person. Sometimes it feels as if I spend my days chasing everyone around the house to make sure that we’re all always on time. My mother taught us not to waste time – if there’s a queue in a shop, you drop your shopping basket and you leave. I’ve even been trying to teach my daughter to summarise her … Continue reading The value of slow
The definition of lifestyle photography is “the art of everyday life”. In every image that a photographer takes they decide what they will show and what they leave out. Some photos are blatantly honest and candid (documentary photography), while others are a little idealistic – they show the beautiful side of things. These photos are often positive and uplifting, although they still show reality. They tell … Continue reading Lifestyle Photography
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I was determined that the next tin of condensed milk would NOT go directly into my mouth and I would use it for a lemon meringue. (I can’t call it a lemon meringue pie – why do they call it a pie? It should be called a tart – it is tart afterall!) Anyway I’ve never made a lemon meringue anything before. I know there’s … Continue reading Making Lemon Meringue
Last week I had the opportunity of photographing my favourite addiction at Oakes Brewhouse – a local coffee roastery. It’s a lovely little place with a slightly unpolished, comfortable, retro feel. The staff are friendly and relaxed, even when they’re overflowing with business. They have this easy-going confidence and it’s amazing how that attitude can filter through to make everyone feel at home. I chatted … Continue reading Coffee Break
I don’t normally specialise in wedding photography, but this year I have already been asked to photograph two weddings, for two very special people. For one of them I am being flown out to Germany for the event – very exciting! The other was my sister’s wedding last month. After collecting information and pictures on the ideal wedding for years, my sister and her fiance … Continue reading A small wedding
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