Hope Photography

So here is a little bit of what’s going on, and though I haven’t been blogging much lately, I have been busy, crazy busy in fact. I am busy working on new projects, plans, goals, dreams. I had an interesting conversation today with a friend who felt I was diversifying, I am not, or at least I don’t see it that way. I think of myself as a creative person, and have many passions-from print to photography, branding to copy writing. I think they all tie together well, I think I am lucky in that way, I never feel like I have to choose. But I have ambitions that may see me widening my horizons, but that’s how I see it… same road several footpaths or something (terrible analogy!!). 

I am working on creative shoots right now, which is very different to anything else I usually do in the sense that it’s completely free rein, my vision, from make up to clothing-and working with a team of people is new also, trying to communicate my vision to a number of people-I am not lying when I say it keeps me awake at night. And yet it’s only the pressure I put on myself. 

Latest news… I am New York bound, not until February but I am excited and will hopefully catch up with Fred Egan, my photographer friend, and hopefully put our heads together for a shoot. Never one to relax so though I am sure I will take in the sights of NY and do some shopping there are a few things I am arranging work wise. 

I have joined forces with Zak&Flo children’s boutique in York. They have a fabulous selection… gorgeous gorgeous clothes and if you spend over a certain amount in store you get a discounted session with Hope. Ruth (owner) is also organising a trade fair ‘Bumps 2 Babies & Beyond’ on November 23rd at York Racecourse so you’ll find me there also. I have a wedding on the Saturday so I will no doubt be running on caffeine that weekend. 

WHOA.. think that’s it for now, Nx

Each time I look through the images from this shoot I find a new favourite-and believe me I am not fickle, it’s just his blue eyes and his smile and that red jumper. This boy really will break hearts. 

So this afternoon saw me returning to my comfort zone-can you tell…?!

I had an amazing weekend in London, yesterday’s shoot was brilliant. I was completely out of my comfort zone and it was a whole new experience working with a team-but I loved it! The team were fantastic, it was so nice meeting people who each share a passion, all trying to go places in this crazy creative industry. After the shoot we had a drink (yes alcoholic-it had been a very long day) by the river and chatted and you wouldn’t think we had just met that day. A huge thank you to everyone involved, it was a pleasure meeting and working with you. On to the pictures… A few of my personal favourites. 

I am heading to London for a shoot this weekend and I am looking forward to it, we are using Borough Market as the main location which is one of my all time favourite places in the UK-I love the hustle and bustle and really hope that transfers to the pictures-we’ll see. I will post the results next week. I also have a children’s shoot on Monday that is particularly exciting. When they add more hours to the day I will blog more. N x

I love the last one, the registrar came to the room to ask Josee a few questions and I managed to sneak a picture of her notes. Also the light yesterday was beautiful and it beamed through the windows into the room where Josee was getting ready, I like the shot of her hands… it makes me feel nervous just seeing how nervous she was. 

I am making my way through yesterday’s wedding while doing a million other things so will have to post images post by post however have to show off the ’sweet’ table. Even editing these images made me hungry, I am a sucker for pick and mix style sweets… drumsticks, refreshers, love hearts etc…. (perhaps this is the real reason I love going to the movies-for the pick and mix!). 

I am busy with weddings this weekend, but will post some long posts this week. Promise N x

Apologies for the terrible picture, which doesn’t do it justice at all!!! A huge parcel just arrived for me… for me!! Flowers, chocolates and champagne from couple Lucy and Mike who I photographed in May. I am in shock, thank you both so much, of course you didn’t have to do this. I am not to shy to say I cried, but hey who wouldn’t! THANK YOU!