GRATEFUL

2010 in a way has been a crazy year for me. My husband and I moved to London from Ireland at the beginning of the year. Michael went to school in London, but for me it was a totally unknown place. I had to learn my way around and I didn't know anyone... I mean I didn't know a single soul in the city apart from my hubby. I made a sort of 'London resolution', I decided to do things that were out of my comfort zone, and I went out there. I put myself out there and started to share my life with the online world. I am so thankful for the existence of Twitter. Honestly, whoever invented it - is a genius! I met so many like-minded people online, who I also met in real life. It's been amazing! I've met people who live near me, people who I have common interests with, people from the wonderful world of weddings, people who just get me. Thank you to everyone for your support and friendship. I am so so grateful. 

I am grateful for my clients who I met this year and whose weddings I've photographed and will photograph in 2011. Thank you guys for believing in me and trusting me to capture your beautiful special days. I've truly been blessed with my couples.

Big massive huge thank you to my wonderful husband. He is my rock and he supports me in every way. I don't know if I'd be where I am now without him. He is my best friend, my business advisor - my everything! I love it when he gives me constructive criticism which I don't accept at first (I have to stand my ground, obviously!), but then I take a step back and realise that he is actually right, he-he. :-)

Yeah, 2010 has been a great year, and I'm looking forward to what 2011 brings. I have so many great ideas and plans, so stayed tuned! ;-)

Here is a selection of photos from some of the weddings I've photographed and of people I've met, enjoy ))

 

Happy Thursday!

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SNEAK PEEK

Sneak peek of what I was up to last Thursday! More to come soon! ;-)

Happy Tuesday!

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MODERN VINTAGE WEDDING IDEAS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS' SHOOTSWAP

A couple of weeks ago I got a message from a fellow photographer and graphic designer Fanni Williams about joining her and Lisa for a shoot swap with a difference. Fellow photographers, cameras, photo taking, difference - count me in! The idea behind the shoot was to wear 1940s/1950s vintage style outfits, photograph each other and items that can be used for table decorations, while enjoying an afternoon tea in Bake-a-Boo - West Hampstead bake shop and tea room. I must say I've never had a traditional afternoon tea before and I definitely thought I haven't owned a vintage style outfit! I loved what the girls came up with because it was something completely different for me and I wanted to try it! I looked around the house and found some old books, a vase, silver jewellery box (a wedding gift from my friend) and my grandmother's ring. I also bought some flowers from Tesco that could add some prettiness to our table. Girls invited Aline Borduqui - a make-up artist based in London, who also did a fantastic job with our hair. So, here we go, the start of our day:

Here is how I put the flowers together (simple flower combination with a bright accent, a white jug, a crystal vase, and a few coloured ribbons can go a long way!) : 

Here is how we arranged it all on our table. Fanni brought an old binocular which I thought fitted in with our theme perfectly!

And some Bake-a-Boo yummy treats:

 And this is me: (courtesy of Fanni Williams)

Happy Wednesday!

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SNEAK PEEK - MODERN VINTAGE WEDDING INSPIRATION

Happy Friday! I'm not going to say much now, but this is what's coming your way next week! :-)

Have a great weekend!

 

MEET LOUISE FROM BOW OCCASIONS - LONDON PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Louise and I got to know each other through Twitter. Having realized that we both live in Kent and not too far from each other, we've decided to meet for a chat about all things weddings and such. Louise is a Kent wedding planner and she also writes a great weddings and events blog. Make sure you check it out, you will find a lot of inspiration there if you are planning your wedding! I particularly like her stylish colour inspiration boards, my favourite so far has been this one - it might have something to do with my love for yellow, he-he! 

Louise needed some photos for her website and marketing materials, so we headed into London on a freezing (but sunny) Sunday afternoon. She looked fab and braved temperatures below zero for the sake of photos - a woman after my own heart!