06/10/2020
Hi all,
I just wanted to write this announcement as we have received several enquiries about our Christmas bookings this year. Usually, by now we are in the full swing of Christmas photo shoots and we are often fully booked. We had already selected this years props and backdrops by March but unfortunately they still sit inside the boxes.
So here we go. It is with a heavy heart we are announcing that this year we will not be returning to the studio. Unfortunately, if you have ever visited us you will know that our studio just simply is not big enough to allow for social distancing. You will also know that my mother and business partner Ann suffers from MS which puts her at risk and also if you know me in my personal life you will know that my son Tate has an airway defect and this also makes him high risk and he has spent the last six months under shielding.
We have fully discussed our options and we agree that there is just no safe way to conduct photoshoots this year. Therefore, like much else that has happened in 2020 we will just have to write them off.
We are sad that we will not see our regulars, we are sad that we will not see how much your children have grown and we are sad that we will not share the start of Christmas with our clients and friends like we have with so many of you in previous years. But of course the priority is your safety and ours and Mr Pickle’s and friends.
Here’s hoping that 2021 brings a brighter outlook and more hope.
We hope that 2020 has been kind to you all and that none of you have suffered any heartbreak at the cause of this virus.
I guess this is all, we will see you next year.
Until then, take care and stay safe.
Sarah and Ann x