April was a month of engagements, rain, gardening, a little bit of boudoir & more rain.  It was a month of unusual wedding locations, drizzle, online courses, planning a jubilee shoot and more rain.

So to catch-up…

• Back in March, Andrew built the most amazing decking in our back garden (imagine 3 levels, with railings, floating steps, built in planting areas…and you still couldn’t picture how beautiful it is)  – and we still haven’t had chance to use it – gutted.  I originally had visions of BBQ’s, parties and general fun in the sunshine, but now I’d just be grateful for it to be dry – for like half an hour…

• I met Natalie & Andy, who are currently in St Lucia getting married.  A lovely couple, who were absolutely besotted with each other.  While I’m doing engagement shoots, I like to give the couple of bit of space (while I mess around with lenses etc).  Anyway as I was just about to take the photo Andy mouthed to Natalie “you look beautiful” –  makes you feel all warm and fuzzy!

• Next I met with Andy and Jo, friends of mine, who were absolutely adamant that I wouldn’t get any “good” photos of them. Ha – is all I can say to them – view the shoot here, and look how beautiful Jo looks, especially when she’s laughing!

• The highlight of the month for me, was definitely the boudoir shoot with Rachel and Jen.  Such  a funny day, but it was also a tough day.  I had to get the girls feeling comfortable in their pants, (with a little help from some rose wine) and then find good light to show them at there best.  It was a long day  but a great experience. However on reflection I’ve decided that boudoir really isn’t for me.  Whilst I love the idea of photographing women, and making them feel and look beautiful, its just not the way I see myself going – I prefer the interaction between couples (or even families) – perhaps I should do a boudoir type shoot for couples… yeah maybe not, I think that’s an entirely different industry…

• I published a post about “unusual wedding locations in Yorkshire”, which has become my most popular blog post ever (well after the boudoir shoot – after all they did look pretty amazing…)

• I’m also in the planning stages of a bridal shoot at Middlethorpe Hall in York.  The theme is a small Jubilee wedding.  Very excited about this, but still so much to organise.  Now if anyone knows of a make-up artist, florist, wedding planner or cake maker that might like to get involved just let me know. Yep  as I said there is still so much to organise!

• I finally got out running again after my ankle injury – bought myself some snazzy new running shoes and I have no excuses {and yes I did use the word “snazzy” }. Though I have to admit to being a fair-weather runner… the slight hint of drizzle and I’m firmly rooted to the couch!

Following on from the Boudoir shoot, and the decision not to offer it anymore.  I’m also reassessing whether there are other types of photography I don’t want to do anymore.  I feel like I’ve been trying a little of everything for the last 4 years and now is the time to specialise…  Should I specialise in wedding & engagement photography (which I adore) or should I continue trying my hand at everything?  No really, I’m asking you?

And finally

Next month is going to be just as busy, I’m on holiday and its my birthday (yes the rumours are true, I will be 35), I’ve got 4 engagement sessions, a family session & various other events and outings. 

Anyway thanks for reading this far, if I haven’t bored you stupid, have a look at my previous work…or maybe drop me a line.  I will always reply.  {That is unless your name is Justin and you sent me an email on Sunday asking for wedding information – unfortunately your email address was wrong so I cant reply}

That’s it for now, a lovely christening to come on the blog in the next couple of days, so finally just remember that everyone shines in the right light!

M x