Ant and Stacey went to Mexico to get married! And then they came home and did it all again for the benefit of their friends and family! That meant it was a totally relaxed day – with the groom popping in and out of the bridal prep room, pouring his gorgeous wife... read more
So, a couple of months ago, I got together with some of the best wedding suppliers in Norfolk, for what has to be the grandest styled shoot of my career in photography so far! With the beautiful Godwick Hall acting as hosts, Magical Tipis set up their magnificent... read more
I’ve had a lot of people come to me over the past year for new business portraits of themselves, and interestingly, as the year anniversary approached, repeat requests. And that is essential – over a year, your look changes subtly and as your business... read more
This morning I happened to see Vivienne Westwood being interviewed on Breakfast TV. She mentioned that in her opinion, people have never looked worse than at this point in history. Her advice was to buy very few things, rather than lots, to make sure they were the... read more
How many times do you look at the “about me” picture of someone on their business website, or look at the brochure or reception wall of a large company, and sigh when you attempt to identify who you are meeting? So often I feel that the pictures are... read more
I have just returned from an amazing few days at Camp Katur in North Yorkshire. I’d gone there with several hats on – to write articles and provide photographs for a new magazine soon to be published by Archant, to see a wonderful Glamping site where I... read more
I’ve said before and I’ll say it again, that I am so lucky with my commercial clients! I really do get asked to photograph the most wonderful products, with some great locations and models, and my new client Made With Love UK and Little Peek A Boo is... read more
…And I was lucky enough to be asked by Matt and Lisa, owners of Magical Camping and Magical Tipis, to come and take new photographs for their website. Matt and Lisa could not have ordered a more beautiful day for the first of two open days, inviting couples to... read more
Last Saturday afternoon I was rescued from the computer screen and driven to Ilkley in Yorkshire for a birthday party. The following day a small group of us went to visit Salts Mill. I had last visited this huge industrial building, which is now houses an art gallery,... read more
Valentine’s Day made me, as well as all of you, think of love… and it turned my thoughts to that first love, the love your mother has for you, and the love you have for her. I know that my relationship with my own mother has it’s good days and... read more
And yet another fortnight has flashed past! I’ve been asked to be part of the Panel for a new exciting department store opening in Norwich. Boutique Fusions will be host to several independent businesses all operating from a gorgeous building in the Norwich... read more
The variety of my weeks never ceases to amaze me. I went to London, with my daughter, Flora. And threw into my bag a compact camera. Well, it’s not any old compact, its my beloved Fuji X100. So, Friday saw us at the SWPP trade show. Friday night saw us staying... read more
2013 went out like a lion, photographically speaking, and 2014 came in like it’s bigger brother! Which is great news as everyone must be feeling a little less of the pinch that’s kept us all in check for the past few years. I love my lifestyle work: it... read more
A week ago, 3 intrepid wedding & lifestyle photographers from Norwich set off on the long journey to Cumbria. I was one of the 3, my companions were Nicki Thurgar and Andy Davison. I’ve done a number of training courses with Aspire over the past few years,... read more
A New Forest Wedding for a Sisterhood Circle post. Sarah and Rob’s wedding took place in Ringwood Registry Office on the edge of the New Forest. All along I knew they wanted a very small wedding with only members of immediate family on both sides. For them, this... read more