“Paris is always a good idea”
A quote from the epitome of elegance and style herself, Audrey Hepburn. Oh, how I would love to have experienced the Paris she knew. So… Mr C is currently working in Paris (You can imagine the excitement when this was…
Lyon on Film
I’ve got very behind with my blogs! The pics in this blog were taken on a trip to Lyon last November. Only 9 months behind! It may take me a while to catch up. Travelling with camera equipment can be…
A Midsummer Night in Shakespeare’s Backyard
Yes, OK, that’s a bit of cheeky poetic licence. It wasn’t actually Midsummer’s eve. That would have been even cooler! Imagine hosting your event in Shakespeare’s backyard. Yes, the actual William Shakespeare, the ‘Bard of Avon’. The house where he…
A Golden Start-up
When Sophie became a mum last year she discovered that finding good quality, stylish, breastfeeding friendly clothing was extremely difficult. As a fully trained and experienced costumier and tailor, she decided she would have a go at making her own. This…
All the fun of the fair
Last Saturday in the steamy 28°C heat. The Shakespeare Hospice held their annual fete in Stratford upon Avon. Even on such a sweaty day, when they may have prefered relaxing in the shade with a cool drink, their enthusiasm was as infectious…
Where did you get that hat. Where did you get that hat?
How many of you just sang that title? It still counts if it was only in your head! ‘Hats optional but encouraged’, it said on the invite. I didn’t need much encouragement. Since I first became aware of Louise Pocock…
The wedding I most wanted to photograph
My family had a milestone event in June. My youngest son, Toby, married his beautiful soulmate, Hannah. You may remember the proposal. The top of a mountain in the French Alps, up above the clouds. So romantic. The wedding location…
What is it about beach huts?
So why do we all love beach huts so much? The quintessential Britishness, memories of childhood beach holidays or the picture postcard pastel and primary colours. For me, it’s the colours, the patterns they create and a bit of quirkiness….
Celebrate Life
Even if pictures speak for themselves, sometimes hearing the story behind the image gives us a deeper understanding. When you meet some couples you can feel the deep connection between them, a bit of magic that’s hard to describe. There’s often a…
What have photography, autism and sourdough got in common?
They’re all things that have led to inspiration for me this week. Self belief, ‘can do’ attitudes and creativity. Self belief I went to The Photography Show. An opportunity to get some sage and wise nuggets from industry personalities. The…