Symply Photography

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day, and I want to tell you about a woman I photographed not long ago.

She didn’t meet the love of her life until later than most in her forties. When she finally did, they only had a few wonderful years together before he passed away. After that, the world went quiet for her. She retreated. Hid herself away. Five more years passed where life felt smaller, safer, but very lonely.

Then at 70 she did something that frightened her.

She booked a bo***ir shoot.

She told me afterwards that she almost cancelled several times. She worried about her body, about her age, about what people might think. But she came anyway.

And something shifted.

Seeing herself through someone else’s eyes reminded her that life wasn’t over. That joy hadn’t expired. That confidence isn’t reserved for the young.

Now she goes on holiday by herself. She wears a bikini. She laughs easily. She takes up space in the world again.

Not because a camera changed her life.

Because she decided she was still allowed to live it.

So today, on International Women’s Day, this is my gentle nudge to any woman reading this who has been putting herself last for years.

You do not have to disappear just because time has passed.

You are still allowed to feel confident.You are still allowed to feel seen.You are still allowed to do something brave just for you.

If there is a little voice inside you that has been whispering “maybe one day”… listen to it.

Sometimes one small, slightly scary step is all it takes to remind you that you are not done yet.

And trust me — I see women prove that to themselves every single week.

01/09/2025

Love it when my two photography passions collide - bo***ir and wedding! Was thrilled when Katie and I were asked to be the make up artist and photographer at a previous bo***ir client's wedding. The weather was perfect, the bride was beautiful - the grandkids were enraptured and the groom - well - he was just emotional! Many congratulations to Diane and Simon - and thank you for inviting us to be part of your day x

20/03/2024

Nice to have a little bit of press publicity - hopefully I will get some decent things to auction at the exhibition now! Please share if you know anyone who could offer anything!

A photographer who specialises in ‘bo***ir’ shoots is putting together her charity exhibition in aid of Breast Cancer research.

20/09/2023

Was lovely capturing the wedding of Maria and Neil earlier this month. No one expected it to be the hottest day of the year though ! ☀️🥂

29/06/2023

Always so lovely to catch up with a couple and their growing family. It’s been 11 years since I did their wedding !

27/04/2023

Feeling very proud of my little business and of course the lovely ladies who
Make it possible xx

A photographer who aims to give people over the age of 50 a confidence boost is hosting her second exhibition.

09/11/2022

When one photo can say a thousand words.

07/08/2022

Not my usual genre of photography - but it’s always worth going beyond your comfort zone occasionally. My brother is a professional aircraft modeller and wanted some images for publication. Proud to be able to be able
to help. But even more proud of his skill set. If anyone has a family member who would really appreciate a model aircraft do get in touch with Nigel J Goodson

31/07/2022

Another sneak peek - this time of Kym and Jon whose beautifully chilled wedding was held at The Dower House in Woodhall Spa this week

25/07/2022

When the groom who hates his photo taken requests a sneak peek - who am I to argue? A delightful photo of the new Mr and Mrs Parrott - Kari and James - taken in the fields of Rippingale last Friday. I adored Kari's dress - refashioned from her mum's wedding dress.