Cuban Music

Every bar you go in, whatever time of day, there is always a live band playing and regardless of whether the music they play is was your thing or not, it's awesome to listen to. So, for £1 for a Mojito half full of rum, the live music was basically free! This was my favourite band on our trip, they played in our hotel and were lovely people. They didn't speak much English and we didn't speak much Spanish but we managed. And there's nothing better than mixing with locals and real people when you go away somewhere, especially somewhere like Cuba. We bought their CD so we can transport ourselves back there any time!

Humid Havana Nights

Havana by night is just as amazing as during the day. The locals go out and socialise, holiday makers are out sampling the local delights (rum, rum and more rum!) and there are people salsa dancing where ever you look. But before a night out, I always liked to soak up the last rays of the sun, well, I let my camera soak them up. Amazing how different sunsets are depending on where you are in the world!

This was taken on our balcony. Not a bad vista eh?!

This image hasn't been editing, how amazing is this?!

Love how the clouds look like a mountain range in these two sunset photos!

And would be rude for me not to include a few long exposures!

Greetings Cards to sell!

Hi Everyone!

All of my work is available to buy in a variety of ways, be it a lovely canvas to spruce up a tired looking wall, or a card to send to a loved one. As Valentines Day will be fast approaching, I wanted to let you know that I will be selling the below designs as Valentines Day cards.

If you would like to buy any, please use the 'Contact' tab at the side of the page and let me know how many you would like (!) and of which designs; names of each design below. Pop your address in there too so I know where to send the cards too and I will send you an invoice.

I will be placing an order shortly and would like to get some numbers together first so I can make sure no one is left waiting! Don't delay, send me your order today! (sorry, pure cheese but it works!)

The cost: £2.75 each or buy 4 (you don't just have to buy Valentines Day cards, I might add!) for £10.

Top left: Single heart Top Right: Reece's

Bottom Left: Love Top Right: Multiple Hearts

I look forward to hearing from all you Lothario's and Cupid's! (And obviously if you have any queries, whatsoever, please do not hesitate to ask me!) X

Cuba - Esta es la vida

Whilst moving around Havana and exploring the city, I loved capturing the locals going about their daily lives. Here are a few images I took of them!

Ah, loved it so much here! It was like being in a time warp!

 

I love the series of 3 photos of the man catching fish for the day. You just don;t get that sort of thing in England! Well, at least if you do, it sort of happens much earlier in the day and isn't nearly as picturesque as this huh?! I think I might actually make this in to a triptych to really do them photos some justice. What do you think?

Cuban Street Photography

As some of you may know (!) I recently went on holiday to Cuba; a place my boyfriend and I have always wanted to go to for a whole myriad of reasons, not least for the cars they drive around which make for amazing photo ops (said photos will be on a later post)! I also really love street photography and there is no shortage of that over there either. So guess what this blogpost is about (if the blog title didn't give it away that is)??

LOVE this one!

  

What I love about these two bits of street art is that they are 'tributes' to the people that led them, the revolution and to Fidel and Raul who still lead them to this day, at least for the time being. Can you imagine anyone doing it in England to pay tribute to David Cameron?! I think not!

Viva Cuba! Couldn't have put it better myself AND it's got one of those classic cars in it!

I think this image depicts the feeling of many around the whole world at the moment. Cuba is a country steeped in history and it's so so interesting. Very different to anywhere I have been before for many different reasons and I am so, so pleased I managed to get there before Fidel dies, as does the revolution with him. :( 

Some of my favourite images from 2013!

As I start any new year I like to think about the things I have achieved in the previous 12 months. Reflection is really important. Sometimes time passes by so quickly that it's easy to forget all that you've achieved, even if it's only something little. You did it! And you should pat yourself on the back for it.  2013 really was a bumper year for me, I had work featured in online magazines, my first photo shoots, a new course started with The Photography Institute to name but a few and I have learnt a lot along the way. It's very easy to carry on and feel like you are not improving or getting anywhere. 

So this is my own little pat on the back and I hope you enjoy sharing it with me! 

Would love to hear what your favourite images of 2013 have been, post links and comments in the box below, here's to 2014! :)