Hey! Here’s some more info on me, my loves and my story….
My story…. I love to laugh a lot! I love going to the beach with my two and walking in Delamere Forest, which is luckily right on my doorstep. A bit of a hippy at heart. I grew up surrounded by farms, fields and forests – making daisy chains and climbing trees with my brothers! My bearded partner in crime is Chris, we’ve got two kids – Charlie & Maisie.
Our pooches Cooper the Cocker Spaniel & Minnie the Saint Bernard are frequently featured on my Instagram!
My love for travel and the great outdoors….. I wild swim and own a paddleboard (not saying I am any good at either!) I have a huge love for all things travel & in particular America, we have a long bucket list of places we would love to visit.
I am an amateur gardener and when not working you can find me pottering around my garden, trying to grow flowers & veg.
Musicals – notice the musical songs & quotes throughout my website!
How I became a photographer… it was from planning my own wedding -(which by the way was super relaxed and filled with all of our favourite people) I know that photography is super important…. these images are going to be our memories! We had a wonderful wedding photographer who guided me on my own photography journey (my previous job was a wedding co-ordinator!) – I signed up to Chester Uni to do a photography degree and the rest, as they say, is history! Our wedding was super relaxed in a pub – surrounded by our loved ones with an epic band and amazing food at the front of planning. We did things a little bit differently – our way!
I don’t like being in front of the camera…. the other way is better for me! I capture the moment as it actually happens, authentic and real emotions. I am not about stiff, awkward poses, because those aren’t the photos that give you goosebumps and make your heart beat hardest.
I am laid back with a simple philosophy. Just be you. Just be real.
I take photo’s of wedding’s, couples and families. I like to meet new people. I’d love to document your life and loves
A few of my loves
A good strong black coffee in the morning
Stepping off a plane into heat
Welsh cakes
Long coastal path walks in Gower where my family are from
House plant junkie
Wild swimming & paddleboarding
If you think we are match and you like my vibe! I’d love to know your story….. I can’t wait to hear from you!
FREE-SPIRITED PHOTOGRAPHER CAPTURING YOUR UNIQUE LOVE STORY
My why…. Ellen
December 2023 I lost my mum, Ellen to bowel cancer. Mum was an artist and I like to think I inherited my creativity from her. She had the kindest heart and I have the best memories of her. Every photograph of her or us (as you can imagine there are a lot!) is so important and transports me back in time.
I truly understand how powerful it is to capture a wedding day with family & close friends. Those moments and memories together are so precious & something I don’t take lightly.
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