08/09/2025
I’ve been a photographer for a fair chunk of my working life, blessed to have been so and grateful for all the incredible opportunities that have landed my way. I’ve seen fads n trends pass by tried to always be cautious of adhering to changes, sometimes a side step here or there or even life experience has naturally taken me in new directions. But I’ve never veered too far off my natural path, and cliche as it is, remained true in a shifting landscape. There’s a wealth of insanely talented photographers, filmmakers, stylists, and florists whose work I admire. Sometimes, an entire genre evolves over just a couple of years. I’ve especially noticed this with videography. For a while, wedding and event videos were… let’s say, less than subtle. Obtrusive microphones, forced reactions, staged drama—everything felt a bit performative.
But there’s been a real shift. A resurgence. I now get to work with extraordinary filmmakers whose approach is thoughtful, sensitive, and intuitive. The films they create unfold naturally, and their edits are nothing short of art. I’ve no desire to step into video myself—my love for stills is too deep—but it’s reassuring to see how far video has taken a side swipe at the 90s heyday.Floristry is a genre that’s seen huge changes - that are environmentally sensitive (floral foams in the bin), but harmonious with nature & sympathetic to the placement & aesthetic of the venue. I am blown away by the creativity of so many florists that cross my path, serious players at an event or wedding with creations at the forefront of the overall aesthetic of the day. Recently this took me to one of these innovators and I had the pleasure of spending an hour or 2 with in her beautiful cutting garden in Dorset. Her arrangements at a recent wedding we worked at, became part of the woodland …as they were meant to be.i was told with photography that limitation is within you, if you have the ability & imagination then you can create what is in your head. So as a bride or just have an idea,discuss this with your photographer, florist, stylist etc & most likely,they will bring it to life.
There’s some serious skill out there…