Images of motherhood abound and always have done even before the days of family photography – even before the advent of photography at all paintings depicted the Madonna and Child, and before that artists carved stone and wooden carvings and…
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The light through my window
I’m not sure why Ive been drawn to windows recently. Perhaps it’s the blurred abstract shapes obscured by morning condensation, or night time rain, the lights and shapes and objects merging and reflecting and dispersing that evokes a somewhat somnambulant…
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The Simple Sofa – turn yours into a family photo
The sofa – the simple sofa. The heart of the home. Once upon a time families could be found sitting together on their doorstep. The threshold of the house was the gathering place for children and adults alike to get…
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The Sea, The Sea …
This past year I have been focusing a lot on personal projects. My latest art series to be published is ‘The Sea, The Sea …’ in which I’ve been exploring the themes of permanence and impermanence, beauty and bleakness and…
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Home: the devil is in the detail.
What makes a home a home? It’s said it’s where the heart is. If a home is the people in it, is it still home when the people are absent? In my new art series I have been exploring this…
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Limited edition fine art prints available now!
My limited edition fine art prints are now available to buy online. All prints are signed and numbered and will be a limited print run only. Note: Christmas print deadlines have now passed but I have some prints available as…
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Women Behind the Lens Exhibition
I am delighted to have been chosen to participate in the 2018 Women Behind the Lens exhibition organised by Picfair and The Guardian. You can see my image Pizza Heaven and the rest of the exhibition throughout November at The…
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Stories of modern motherhood. Tattooed Mamas: Motherhood and Identity
Have you ever felt that the role of motherhood has overshadowed who you were before? Who you still are under all the trips to the playground and family-friendly restaurants and learning to ride a bike and the nappy changes and…
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Power of Mum featured article: The Power of Maternity Photos
I’m delighted to have been featured as a guest contributor on the thoroughly awesome Power of Mum website. Power of Mum celebrates all things mother bringing together thoughtful and insightful articles on parenting, motherhood and lifestyle; networking meet ups for…
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How to be ‘in the moment’ and in the photo! London day in the life documentary family photography sessions.
Ever wanted to be in the moment and capture it for prosperity at the same time? All those tiny moments that make up family life – the silly games, the gestures and expressions, the glances and the interactions. I’ve just…
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