"As cool as carrots"

Very happy this week as my photofilm little bear was featured on the duckrabbit blog ;-)

Spring wedding #1

I spent Friday and Saturday photographing a very nice wedding. The weather was absolutely stunning which made everything very easy. It was an alternative wedding and so the bride and groom celebrated their marriage through a series of meaningful events, rather than having a traditional celebration. One of the things they did was ask people to write down some advice on some luggage tags for them to take in their marriage suitcase. I came away warmed by the sun, the beautiful location and the delicious lemon polenta cake made by Nina.

Four weeks later

A few spaces still left for The Hinterlands workshop

The Hinterlands workshop is featured on the BJP website today. Head over to the site to read more about it if you're interested in coming along.

Julia blue

I am not there

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Elizabeth Frye - 1932

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas...

Perhaps a little early, but I've been humming that tune mindlessly for a couple of weeks now whilst editing this little photofilm I produced with my Mike (it's amazing how catchy Christmas songs can be). We decided to do this quick one as it seemed like a really nice festive story. Rather than sending a link round for people to view online, on Wednesday evening we bundled up the projector and and a lap top and headed over to Chepstow to show everyone from the singing group. We all crammed into a small room with a glass of wine and some cake to view it - a really nice way to share the work and a lovely evening. I can definitely recommend marmalade cake if you've never tried it!