I started working for one of my favourite clothing brand’s in 2014 when I was studying at University. Naturally after graduating I didn’t really know what it was I wanted to do. At the time I was back and forth to London working as a photographer’s assistant for Alexi Lubomirksi when he visited London to work from America and part time work in a retail shop worked quite well as it fitted in with my photography work.

Little did I know, I found a job where I became friends with EVERY colleague. For this reason it did not feel like being at work when I was there and I became very happy (and comfortable!) At times (like Christmas as January sales) it was tough but the team were brilliant and everyone managed to have high spirits. When I started photographing weddings I became a store supervisor and worked 48 hours + plus some weeks. It was tough and tiring but worked well as my lovely manager was so understanding of my weekend photography work!

Unfortunately throughout 2016 people moved on and I realised that my photography needed to become my main priority, so in September this year I handed my notice in – a very bitter sweet feeling but you have to make the jump in order to get somewhere I guess (girls and Toby, if you are reading this I miss you all!)

Like many photographers who start out, if I was approached by a bride/ groom I instantly said yes regardless the type of wedding it was going to be. Any experience is good experience and I still stand by this. This year I photographed my first Woodland Wedding and I absolutely loved it! I have shot a few ‘outdoor weddings’ where the wedding breakfast was a picnic or a hog roast but not one day that was entirely outside!

The weather was perfect and incredibly hot which made the day absolutely perfect (however I still think the day would have been just as perfect if it was raining – there was nothing that was going to ruin Craig and Shani’s day!)

Being a ‘country girl’ from Norfolk being involved in an outdoor wedding has 100% made me love my job and if you are looking to get married outside amongst the Norfolk/ Suffolk countryside DO IT! (And have me as your photographer – pretty please!) There is nothing more beautiful! Take advantage of the wonderful county we live in!

If you have been looking at my site and have seen that I offer ‘couple photography-sessions’ I can 99% guess what you are thinking!

I am very much a natural photographer when it comes to people and the thought of photographing ‘in love’ couples felt so alien and un-natural as the love you show for each other is very much a private emotion.

For this reason I have tried to treat my couple sessions exactly the same as my weddings – a documentary approach with very little direction. I have become more and more confident as many of my 2017 brides and grooms have opted for a couple photo-session on order to get comfortable in front of the camera before their big day (and strangely enough it works!)

I absolutely love going out for a walk and treating the session as a day out rather than sitting in front of the camera the entire time! Natural approach = natural photos! It has been a fab way to get to know my future brides and grooms too which has lead to me feeling very excited for their big day(s)!

I have loved every single lifestyle shoot I have photographed this year. Lots of people say to me “Once your weddings kick off you may find you won’t have time or won’t want to bother with the family photo shoots.” I will ALWAYS say yes to a family shoot if I am free! I feel so lucky to be able to capture moments that you and generations to come will look at for the rest of your life (just like a wedding!)

My family have always photographed me and my siblings growing up and those moments captured mean so much to me as its a part of who I am! For me to have that role to play in your lives is a huge responsibility and an honour! I’ve loved going out for walks, being invited into peoples homes and just getting to know everyone!

I personally feel as though the lifestyle photography is the most rewarding area of my job – especially when children and animals are involved as when I do get a good shot (after lots of shyness, running around and simply just not playing ball) I know I have achieved something!

I am so, so fortunate to have such supportive friends and family!

Back in March (Easter time to be exact) I got my lovely little ivory car! I am not a car person and my car knowledge is appalling but I was set on a white/ off white little car so that I could one day have my logo on it so that when I turn up to your wedding I look vaguely professional! 😉 My very lovely Dad helped me along the way and I have been loving my little mode of transport and feel so good turning up on my clients doorsteps!

One of my very best friends and her family have been some of the most supportive people in my life regarding my business. Her father owns a car business in Beccles and very kindly helped me source a sign writing company to get my car branded – little did I know that he was going to sort everything out and have my car wrapped for me as a present!! (Such a lovely thing for him to do for me!)

I drove up on the forecourt in his little courtesy car to see my car looking all shiny and sleek with my logo and company details looking so professional – I nearly cried! We decided to go with a darker colour as the pink of my logo was not going to show up against the white of the car.

I am so, so chuffed and feel like the wheels are well and truly in motion – literally!

If you are looking for a Suffolk based card dealer please have a look at Binks of Beccles’ site! Fab, quality cars and such lovely customer service!

Whilst studying at Uni I had to organise and source creatives for styled shoots. After a year of not picking up my camera after graduating (simply because university had made photography feel very much a chore rather than an enjoyment) I have been involved in many styled shoots this year that I have absolutely loved every single one as they have been my style and well thought through!

Its lovely to get creative and catch up with fellow wedding suppliers such as hair stylists, make up artists and clothing stylists. I love the shoots as its very much a time where I and everyone else can just relax and enjoy what we do without pressure!

I have loved working with you all and consider everyone in the wedding industry who I have collaborated with and bounce ideas off, very valuable friends that I cannot wait to work with again in 2017.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF THE WEDDING/ NON-WEDDING GUYS I HAVE WORKED ALONGSIDE FOR STYLED SHOOTS!

There are so many wedding photographers out there and the industry can sometimes feel a little intimidating.  So when I meet a fellow wedding photographer who is truly genuine and full of nothing but photography chat and hints and tips it is always so refreshing.

This year I have met and worked with Joshua Charnock (Joshua Patrick Photography) and Georgia Ainley (Georgia Rachael Ainley Photography) both are 1) absolutely fab photographers and 2) two of the most genuine and lovely people I have met!

I loved meeting and chatting with these guys as I am such a worrier and am terrible when it comes to having faith in myself and work so it is the best feeling when you realise you are not the only one with the same thoughts and worries! (Its also quite nice to have a compliment from time to time! ;))

Next year I am going to aim to stop worrying about ‘how good’ every photographer in the area is and actually join in with the photographers breakfast get togethers! Josh and Georgia have proved that there are genuine people out there who yes, are competitors in a way but do not have to be competitive. In fact we all bounce ideas off of one another and recommend each other when we get an enquiry for a date that we are already booked for!