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A family blog capturing our daily life and adventures as a family of six - the calm, the chaos and the moments in between.

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✨️ F I F T E E N ✨️ . Lola turned 15 last

✨️ F I F T E E N ✨️
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Lola turned 15 last week - the last of a stretch of winter birthday celebrations on either side of Christmas. She went bowling with her friends, we had fish & chips for dinner as a family, and I took her to see Wicked: The Musical in London's West End as a surprise.
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Watching her light up inside as we watched the show was priceless. Seeing her reactions to the gifts she was given by everyone who loves her was magic. She was grateful for everything.
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And I'm grateful for her - she has the biggest heart of anyone I know; she loves fiercely; and she is resilient, loyal and kind. She wants to work as a primary school teacher when she's older and honestly I think she'd be wonderful at it.
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Happy birthday beautiful - the joy you bring is infinite ❤️
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“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” ~ Shirley Chisholm
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Our community of @clickprophotographers have come together to amplify our voice as women photographers. Next up is @mollylovesphotography
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To see more work from our amazing Click Pro Elites, check out @clickproeliteloop and navigate to the tagged tab to scroll all posted images.
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#clickproelite
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Me and my littlest baby, on her 15th birthday 🥰

Me and my littlest baby, on her 15th birthday 🥰
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(I begged until she obliged. And the second image was entirely accidental but I actually really love it)
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We’re comfortable on the side of the lens no one sees but we struggle to include ourselves in the frame. Follow the loop to see our efforts in making sure we are on #bothsidesofthelens25
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Next up is the always inspiring and endlessly encouraging @alimobo
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“A black and white photo speaks louder and bolder; it is timeless and enduring; it speaks to the soul” ~ Unknown
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Welcome to our #bnwphotoloop
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Next up: @manuelafranjouphoto
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#getintheframemama #findingmyselfinportraits #selfartportraits

One second a day, every day, in December... . 🎈

One second a day, every day, in December...
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🎈🥳🌅🐈‍⬛🎁🎄😂🎭✨️🎇
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@1secondeveryday #1secondeveryday #1SEme #onesecondeveryday #decembermoments

My 'top nine' from 2024... each of the girls on th

My 'top nine' from 2024... each of the girls on their own and all together; milestones including birthdays, prom and uni offers; a self portrait; and some travel both here in the UK and further afield. A good mix.
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They're not my personal favourite images from the year, but they're certainly memorable moments that I'm very happy I documented.
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2024 has been an extraordinarily challenging year, in many ways and for many reasons. I've survived. And I'm stepping into 2025 feeling a whole jumble of emotions. Whatever it brings, and whoever I become, I'm ready.
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Thank you to every single one of you who follows, likes, comments, saves, shares and connects with me on here in other ways. It might be 'just' an app for some, but for me it's a community full of kindness, a space for friendship, and a huge source of inspiration. Wishing all of you a peaceful close to 2024, and a happy and healthy beginning to 2025.
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The next chapter begins...
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“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” —Rainer Maria Rilke
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Our community of @clickprophotographers have come together to amplify our voice as women photographers. Next up is @elizabethanderson_photographer
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To see more work from our amazing Click Pro Elites, check out @clickproeliteloop and navigate to the tagged tab to scroll all posted images.
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#clickproelite
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#clickproloop123124

Cosy festive vibes from us to you on Christmas Eve

Cosy festive vibes from us to you on Christmas Eve ✨️🎄
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Wherever you are, whoever you're with, whether this season is joyful or challenging (or maybe a bit of both), I hope you know how much you matter.
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“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” –Hamilton Wright Mabie
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Our community of @clickprophotographers have come together to amplify our voice as women photographers. Next up is the always inspiring @kirstylarmour
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To see more work from our amazing Click Pro Elites, check out @clickproeliteloop and navigate to the tagged tab to scroll all posted images.
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#clickproelite
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#clickproloop122424

2024 has been an incredibly challenging year. It's

2024 has been an incredibly challenging year. It's been a year of unravelling all the stories I've told myself; unlearning all the things I once thought were true; and unbecoming all the versions of me that I used to be. It's an ongoing process - I still feel untethered.
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Showing up for this project // for myself // for these self portraits throughout this year (even though I haven't quite managed all 26), has been an exercise that has helped to ground me. I've been able to see myself from all different perspectives. They remind me of who I am.
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I shot these in a short burst of unexpected light that emerged one winter morning when the rest of the house was still sleeping. They feel somehow representative of where I am right now.
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We’re comfortable on the side of the lens no one sees but we struggle to include ourselves in the frame. Follow the loop to see our efforts in making sure we are on #bothsidesofthelens24
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Next up is the lovely @mariahfotografi
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#leavingalegacyp52 #selfartportraits #notjustyoureverydayportrait

Winter Solstice sunrise and little windows aglow w

Winter Solstice sunrise and little windows aglow with light ✨️
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“Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them" ~ Elliott Erwitt
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We are a group of photographers who love #faceless photography and have come together to share our faceless images. Follow along to see our work or visit #facelessloop
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Next up is the always amazing @jomartindale

Creating this photobook was an absolute labour of

Creating this photobook was an absolute labour of love - many tears were shed over multiple evenings in the weeks leading up to her birthday. I trawled through literally thousands of images from when she was a newborn up until now. So many memories, so many stories, so many emotions... I hope it's something she'll keep forever ❤️
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“You can create a world exactly how you want it to be, and this makes it real.” ~ Sasha Huber
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Our community of @clickprophotographers have come together to amplify our voice as women photographers. Next up is @monicacarlsonphotography
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To see more work from our amazing Click Pro Elites, check out @clickproeliteloop and navigate to the tagged tab to scroll all posted images.
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#clickproelite
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#storiesoftheeveryday #adailyoccurrence #storytellinghands

Someone turned 18 last weekend! 🥳 . EIGHTEEN!

Someone turned 18 last weekend! 🥳
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EIGHTEEN! My heart can't take it and honestly I'm more than a little bit incredulous that she's now officially an adult. I swear she was still a toddler just five minutes ago. People aren't kidding when they tell you that if you blink you'll miss it; that the days are long but the years are short; and that your kids are piece of your heart walking around outside of your body - every single cliche is true.
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This was her reaction at being given tickets to see @gracieabrams perform live next year 🥰
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She's my firstborn, the one who made me a Mum, and I couldn't be more proud of who she's becoming. Watching her grow into the person that she is - kindhearted, thoughtful, generous, brave, smart, honest, hardworking, loyal and so much more - has been (and still is) an absolute privilege. I'm so grateful for everything. @ellalouise_2006 - love you more than you will ever know ❤️ 🫶
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“A black and white photo speaks louder and bolder; It is timeless and enduring; it speaks to the soul” ~ Unknown
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Welcome to our #bnwphotoloop
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Next up: @manuelafranjouphoto
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#thisiseighteen
#theteenage_hub
#loveourbigkids

The decorations went up a couple of weeks ago, at

The decorations went up a couple of weeks ago, at the girls' insistence. Anything that brings them joy is ok by me 🥰🎄
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We’re comfortable on the side of the lens no one sees but we struggle to include ourselves in the frame. Follow the loop to see our efforts in making sure we are on #bothsidesofthelens24
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Next up is the lovely @snapshot_creations
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#fromwhereistand #iwastheretoo #storytellingmama

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