On the 23rd March the UK locked down in an attempt to limit the spread of Covid-19. Almost one month later – on the 22nd April – we are STILL locked down. And today is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Here’s a random thought from the Mad Tog of Haddon ; – what if those…
Continue ReadingYour Newborn Portraits and Safety
Last night I was chatting with another newborn photographer and she sent me a little video link from ANOTHER newborn photographers Facebook page (Yes – there are a lot of us about!) It was a little ‘Behind the Scenes’ clip showing a newborn in the studio being photographed. The baby was in what we call …
Continue ReadingThe Trouble With Girls
Last Friday I was asked to photograph what – in the trade – is known as a ”Corporate Event’ (and if you don’t want to read all this then just scroll down to the bottom and you’ll find the link to your pickys!!!) Said ‘corporate event’ was actually the 18th Birthday celebrations of Secrets Boutique, a…
Continue ReadingA Little Moment Of Clarity
Yesterday evening this was me. Trying to get out of London at 5pm with no train service. (photo credit – BBC) Which is bad enough….. but magnified somewhat if you are attempting to lug quite a lot of camera equipment with you at the same time. So – instead of sitting comfortably…
Continue ReadingA Portrait of A Sister
Four years ago I wrote a Remembrance Day blog post about one of my clients – Joyce – that touched SO many of you I lost count of the people who got in touch with me. It was about one of us – a Mum. But a Mum who had lost her son, JJ, in…
Continue ReadingThe Most Unprofessional Blog Post You Are Ever Likely To Read
Lets get one thing clear here – as far as unprofessional blog posts go – this is likely to be a winner. So…..if you don’t want to see images of the photographer on her Hen Weekend wearing just her future husbands work shirt and a pair of knickers ….then stop reading right now (and if…
Continue ReadingAs You Dance To The Music Of Life
I didn’t send you a Christmas Card. Because all of this that I want to say to you wouldn’t fit in a Christmas Card…… I wanted to tell you how special it is to be a photographer. YOUR photographer. You don’t just ‘give me a job’ and expect me to turn up with a camera……it…
Continue ReadingThe Ram Run
This was just too good an opportunity to miss! All the lads on the farm – now suddenly calling themselves Team Burbage – running in the Ram Run at Stoneleigh Park! Cameras thrown in the back of the car and off to offer some light heckling…..sorry…. support. It has to be said that there was…
Continue ReadingWhen Did You Stop Thinking You Were Beautiful?
“WHEN DID YOU STOP THINKING YOU WERE BEAUTIFUL?” Six weeks ago I asked that question on Social Media. It was a ‘just for fun’ questionnaire – not a competition. No prizes. The answers were anonymous. All I asked was that you ticked a box to let me know the age bracket that you fell into…
Continue ReadingNotes on Being THE Family Photographer – Team Dolling
The first time I met Team Dolling they weren’t quite yet Team Dolling! Victoria was a bridesmaid at her best friends wedding and I was the photographer. Boyfriend Tom was a guest and their first baby, the adorable, sassy and spirited Nora-Rae was making her presence known but still to make an appearance on…
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