In our fast-paced lives, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by distractions that pull us away from the present moment. I thought it was just me getting lost in the maze of my thoughts but studies show that our minds wander about 47% of the time. And guess what? Unfortunately, most of these thoughts wander...
Recently, I’ve been diving deep into the question of why I do what I do. It’s not the first time I’ve pondered this, but with each passing year and each new experience, my “why” seems to evolve. So, what exactly do I do? Well, I’m a portrait photographer based in London, specializing in motherhood photography....
[…] That word matters, actually. I’d rather make a self-portrait than take a selfie, if I’m honest. A self-portrait is planned. Thought through. I’m not grabbing whatever’s in front of me, I’m trying to say something, or work something out. That’s not narcissism either, if anything it’s closer to the opposite. It’s a way of learning something about myself, or sitting with a feeling long enough to actually look at it, rather than reaching for the phone and moving straight on. Self-portraiture has become part of my own practice since I expanded my work to women over 40. I wrote about why in The Heart Behind My Lens. […]ReplyCancel
5 reasons Why Photos are Important for Well-being. In the era of smartphones and social media, where everyone has a camera at their fingertips, we find ourselves capturing and sharing moments like never before. Whether it’s a stunning landscape, a group selfie, a delectable meal, or a candid shot of a loved one, we document...
Photos are definitely a mood boost for me, what a lovely post! x
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Being a photographer is not just about taking pretty photos. It’s also about running a business, and like every little business, managing daily admin tasks can be challenging and overwhelming. From the first enquiry to scheduling the photoshoot, sending the invoice and managing all the steps in between is not always easy to stay on...
Wow, this sounds like something I should look into. I don’t want to fumble over things and right now I’m using Google Calendar but that kind of overwhelms me seeing all of the things I have to get done. Thank you for sharing, I’m going to check into it. I’d love to own a photography business!ReplyCancel
It has been a full 5 weeks since my last newborn photography session. and I must admit, I’m missing it terribly! I miss the calmness of my white studio in London, I miss holding those cute babies, I miss laughing with the parents. I miss telling beautiful stories! As a London newborn photographer, it breaks...
During lockdown, I was honoured to be invited by Kate of Hello Mums to one of her coffee breaks. She asked me to talk about how children can use photography in their activities. You can watch our chat here. But just in case you don’t have time to watch it now I will quickly sum...
Let me ask you this question again: What’s the value of photos for you? And no, we’re not talking pounds, dollars and cents here; we’re diving into the emotional realm, into how photos make us feel – because, really, that’s what matters most. I want to raise this question today because it’s world cancer day...
Let me ask you . . . Do you print your photos? I have been a newborn photographer in London since 2010. I have seen different trends and of course, I’ve seen the rise of digitals. I mean now it’s all about smartphones. Everyone is a “photographer” these days and it’s great how easy it...
My friend does photography as a hobby and she finds it incredibly relaxing and it brings her mindfulness also x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Good to hear that! Pass along this post to your friend 😉
Thanks for stopping by Lucy
Beautiful post and mindfulness application. I love using photography to practice mindfulness. It really is a wonderful way to enjoy life’s beauty and let our creative self-expression flow.
That’s amazing Vanessa! Thanks for sharing your experience too. It’s definitely a helpful tool to express creativity and “healing” at the same time!
It’s awesome to read about your experiences from someone enthusiastic about photography. It truly feels that time stand still when making photos..
Happy to read you enjoy photography too! Stand still and flies by at the same time. I feel I could spend hours and losing sense of track.