Still I Rise by Maya Angelou You may write me down in historyWith your bitter, twisted lies,You may trod me in the very dirtBut still, like dust, I'll rise.Does my sassiness upset you?Why are you beset with gloom?'Cause I walk like I've got oil... read more
The past couple of months have been full on and non stop. That’s a good thing – but its also so important to take a break every now and then – and truly it got to the stage where I couldn’t begin to see where a break could even happen. So it... read more
In the past 10 days I have shot a wedding, a couples shoot, several commercial shoots ranging from accessories to entire building development sites, a party, a museum, several cars, ladies fashions over the past 200 years and a boudoir shoot. This has all taken me... read more
A few months ago I was sent by a PR firm to photograph the founders of NR Care, a young home based care agency, that is making exactly the right kind of headlines. So it was a lovely surprise to be contacted by Rebekah and Nathan. Their usp, that they care... read more
So many of the weddings I am lucky enough to photograph have a rustic, countryside theme – so it was a great pleasure to be asked to photograph Carla and James’ wedding, which took place in the centre of my home city of Norwich. It was important to the... read more
In between weddings, writing articles, meetings and shoots, the youngest of my children, twins Henry and Flora, managed to turn 18. I woke to confront the fact that I was no longer the mother of four small dependents, but instead, somehow, I’ve managed to bring... read more
Yesterday I met up with several of my fellow wedding photographers at Sprowston Manor, for The Digital Imaging Show, a small trade fair hosted by SWPP. I parked my car and was able to take a short cut through a small enclosed garden, remembering that the last time I... read more
“If you want to grow and be free to explore life, you cannot spend your life avoiding the myriad things that might hurt your heart or mind”. [The Untethered Soul; the journey beyond yourself. Michael A. Singer] There has been an overload of cyber... read more
The Summer holiday season is not only one of the busiest times of year for a photographer running their own business, but it’s also that time of year when you are most likely to have children running around! Although mine are all big and very grown up, they... read more
There are not many occasions, as a very grown up mother of 4 adult children, to indulge in girlhood fantasies of dressing up and playing with flowers. So I am very excited that my newest long term collaboration will allow me to be in that environment. A LOT! The... read more
What could be more in keeping with the Sisterhood blog circle, than to share some photos with you of a recent Hen Party? I was asked by A Most Curious Party, to turn up at The Keeper & The Dell, to photograph 4 hens at their vintage tea party, followed by their... read more
My father recently celebrated his 80th birthday. At the same time, friend and talented photographer, Kerry Banner, suggested that a group of us unite to put out our shared message. “Please, print your photographs”! When I look back over my life, moments... read more
Sisterhood Stories, 25Finally the thousands of photos from the incredible 2 day styled shoot and festival, have been organised, edited and passed on to the many businesses who collaborated throughout, donating time, food, drink, land and huge amounts of good... read more
A few weeks ago I was asked to photograph a joint birthday and wedding anniversary celebration at the great venue of Norwich Arts Centre. Gosh – it was one of the most fun evenings I have had in recent memory! The birthday girl, Dawn, is one of those energetic,... read more
The last few weeks have been busy beyond belief with weddings, birthday celebrations, parties and an amazing styled shoot set up between myself, Eliza Boo Photography, florist extraodinaire Libby Ferris and King of the Glamping scene, Craig Nield of The English... read more
