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Monday, 1 September 2014

Ranjini & Nihar: A little Sneak Peek from the big city of London

Life In Petersfield Magazine contribution...

It's always a thrill to see work in print, so I'm over the moon to see a few of my images in Life in Petersfield Magazine. I was also asked to contribute some top tips for beautiful wedding photographs. If you would like to find out more these can be read here

There are lots more lovely tips written by other wedding suppliers so it's worth a nosey! For the full edition click here

It's so lovely to see Dagmar & Matthius glowing in beautiful Autumnal light from their LOVE shoot last year. And Heidi & Pete bathed is more golden light on their wedding day. Oh my I'm clinging on to the last days of a beautiful Summer...but isn't Autumn rather luscious too? I'm thinking of the crackle of leaves underfoot, vibrant colours, gorgeous light and that unmistakable crisp cosy feeling....LOVE x

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Hello Copenhagen * Hej København

A PERSONAL POST

Hej København!

Oh how you have welcomed me with your delicious light and sparking waters. You are a photographer's dream with beauty and surprises around each corner, and I'm so excited to have you as my new canvas and home. The last few months have been a flurry of unpacking the many leaning tower of Pisa boxes with a good sprinkling of fun adventures (and far too many scrummy Danish pastries), as we (the dear hubster and our beloved cats Kiki and Klein), have settled in and made København our new home. Now we are all happily settled, I can't wait to put my cameras to work. Denmark is a beautiful location to tie the knot, be it a chic city wedding to Boho nuptials in a dramatic forest. It lends itself as a stunning backdrop for LOVE shoots too.

I will still very much continue to shoot weddings in the UK too, keeping a West Sussex base to work from. So I will be welcoming and looking forward to future weddings and commissions on British soil, just as before, as always, no change here... Don't hesitate to drop me a line should you be planning a wedding in the UK and would like to know more about my wedding packages. :) I do love a British wedding and look forward to dividing my time between København, UK and where ever my camera takes me as I do love to travel!

So the Danish adventure begins! It's been a wonderful one so far learning about the culture and the Danish way of life. I can now see why the Danes have been labeled the happiest race in the world. Highlights so far have been embracing the bike love culture (there is nothing better than cycling through beautiful scenery with wind in your hair!), and the food...did I mentions the food?! Ahhhh another piece of heaven.... It's just as well cycling is the best form of transport!

Here are a few personal family snaps taken on film of my very first impressions of the city. We naturally jumped at the chance to spend Sunday doing as the Danes do so well, dedicating the day to a long lazy brunch spent with family! The images are shot on Fuji 400h film - oh yes, this city deserves some film love! You can't beat the beautiful luminous quality and soft tones that film creates. I will be sure to shoot more film this year, especially as I'm thrilled to discover some specialist camera shops who are also in with a love of film and analogue cameras too such as One of Many Cameras and Photografica.

It's clear that I'm head over heels smitten with this city and it's friendly folk. Summer has certainly arrived and the waters are glittering away with a bright sparkle. Water is EVERYWHERE from the sea, to canals, to beautiful lakes, natural harbour pools. I can't wait to jump in metaphorically to the way of life and literally into the crystal clear waters! :) Looking forward to more Danish adventures and making new friends. If you are planning a wedding in Denmark it would be lovely to hear you... :) LOVE x