Welcome back
Don’t worry – I’m not about to try and give you tips on riding your horse forward (I’m no expert!). I just wanted to share a bit of behind the scenes change that’s going on here at LFP HQ.
You’ll probably know that I’m a one-woman band. I just love everything to do with horses, and being around them. That’s how all of this started; and it’s that passion I want to really tap into for the next stage in my business life.
Change is afoot
I have had an absolute blast these last 5 years photographing you all at dressage, jumping, showing and even Trec. It always gives me such a feeling of joy to see people out enjoying their horses. That’s what this crazy horse world is all about, when it all comes down to it – right?! Seeing you all out having fun, smiling with your gorgeous horses & ponies has kept me going through the hottest & wettest days I’ve worked.
It’s time for a change of pace though, for me. The pandemic has been tricky, but not disastrous; it’s made me really reflect on how I want to move ahead in my business. Long days stood in varying weathers, for uncertain pay (let’s be straight here – we don’t get anything from the venues & in some cases have to pay them a percentage), when I could be at home spending time with my husband & 5 year old daughter… It’s just not where I’m at any more.
Change for the better
I want to be around for these moments. So I can capture the stuff that is close to my heart & builds my passion for photography; whilst being there as a mum & a wife too. I’m in the process of being assessed by the chronic fatigue unit here in Suffolk, and sometimes there are days that I can barely get out of bed – I need to make my health a priority too.
Fear not my competitor friends, because I’m still going to be about at the odd show. Hastingwood lovelies I will be with you for 3 dates. Melody is taking the reins for the other 3 as well as the BSPS Area 16 shows. I’ll be photographing in April at Trinity Park as part of the team for the Spring show, all being well!
So what am I up to?
All of this is to say, I can focus my energy on doing what I love most. That is capturing you with your horses, and creating dog portraits with my new Pawtrait sessions. I will also continue working with businesses to provide commercial imagery, as well as an addition of editing services for photographers.
I will be doing 3 portrait photoshoots per month in 2022, to ensure every one of you who invest in a portrait experience has my full dedicated attention. I’m also excited to arrange a handful of mini shoot days where you’ll be able to get the same great results at a lower price point. If you want to get your yard on the waiting list, just drop me an email and I’ll keep you updated on availability. Prices will start from £95.
