Just back from an amazing weeks skiing in Les Arcs in France.  Enjoyed 8 days on the slopes instead of 6 as we all travelled by Eurostar which was a cool new adventure.  Not the most comfortable of sleeping experiences but hey who cares when you don’t have nasty air miles on your conscience and there’s only a 10 minute transfer to your chalet.  Would definitely recommend it as a good alternative to flying…  Oh.. and you can’t beat starting a holiday at the St. Pancreas Champagne Bar!

Busy catching up on lots of wedding and portrait enquiries as well as getting set for some upcoming commercial shoots for 10 Associates and One Life Ceremonies.

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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!  Hope everyone had lots of fun over the Christmas holidays…  I saw in the New Year with friends and family in a remote scout house near Whitby – freezing cold but lots of fun!

I’m nearly back in full work mode – I was all geared to head off to the studio this morning but can’t get my car out of our street due to the ice – the joys of cobbles!  Luckily I’d bought my MAC home for the holidays so have set up a temporary home office until I can escape!  My cat Tina Sparkles is trying her best to be a helpful office assistant but keeps sitting right in front of my screen!

Office Assistant Extraordinaire - Miss Tina Sparkles

January is always a really exciting month for me as there are always tons of new wedding enquiries following Christmas engagements and I use it as a business review period – there’s tons on the “to do” list including website updates – so watch this space for new portfolio shots and a new 2009 wedding showreel featuring some of my favourite moments from the year…

Here’s to a fantastic 2010 !!

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Apologies for the lack of new posts – it’s been a busy summer packed to the rafters with lots of wonderful weddings – I promise to share some of my favourite images really soon…

I’ve also been really busy moving into my new studio space in Rawdon, Leeds – it’s starting to take shape and am looking forward to welcoming clients old and new to come and say hi in the near future.

I’m very excited to be on the other side of the camera this weekend as bridesmaid for my best buddy Miranda – she was my bridesmaid last September for my wedding so I’m very chuffed to be returning the favour… Pics to follow…

For those not in the know I’m just back from my holidays. Rather than clock up nasty polluting air miles we decided this year to enjoy the best of British and have had a fab time down in beautiful Cornwall. We’ve enjoyed lots of adventures in our wonderful new Soul Pad Tent – who said camping has to be a torturous experience !? From long lazy days on the beach in baking sun, stunning cliff top walks, pottering in vintage shops, yummy cream teas and one or two pints of local cider – it’s been ACE ! Our favourite campsite was Henry’s in Lizard – so basically as far South as you can go! Really unique site with lots of like minded hippy at heart souls!

Good to be back at work though- or it will be once I’ve got through my e-mail inbox – 1865 messages! Apologies to all of the new enquiries that have come through – I’ll be in touch asap!

Just thought I’d share a little secret with you… but don’t tell everyone as I like the idea of it being exclusive to those in the know! La Rosa is one of my favourite places to go and chill for a few days – it’s the most crazy, beautiful, random campsite you’ll ever visit… Full of vintage caravans – eco friendly with a compost toilet in a gypsy caravan and no electricity – a fab box of dressing up clothes in the circus tent – romantic showers in a candlelit cowshed – the randomness goes on and on. I don’t want to spoil the fun as you need to discover it for yourself but here’s one little photo taken by my hubby that gives you an indication of the level of chill I achieved on our last stay! We also spent a night in the newly opened La Rosa Hotel in Whitby which is stunning – an amazing place for a romantic getaway… If you do make a visit say hi from Olivia & Jonny and my top tip is to ask for the Tinkers Van !