The Best of 2012

So, we are well and truly in to the new year! I always like to have a bit of self reflection around this time and see how I have developed, improved and what I need and would like to work on. 

I also go through all of my photos from the past year (and there's a lot!) and make a 'Best of' collage. Most people are self critical, myself included, so I find it good practise to do this. It's sort of therapeutic. These are what I think are my best from this year, have a look through my blogpost and tell me what you think! I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

Anyway, a short blogpost for you this week (sorry) I'm afraid as I am currently busy taking a gazillion photos for another project. Don't forget the exhibition is only a week away, please click here for more details.

Last few moments of Christmas....

Awwww, I feel a little bit sad thats it's all over for another year again! But before it's officially bad luck, here are a few more of decorations for your delectation! 

And I'd just like to take this opportunity to say thanks to everyone who has passed through here for the last year. I've had a better year than I could have imagined when I decided to start this blog this time last year and your support is invaluable. I hope I continue to receive your support in the coming year and many more to come! I wish you all a very prosperous and healthy New Year and all the best for 2013!

My homemade table decoration, you like?! I'm thinking possible Christmas cards for next year.....

Remember, you can buy one off images from me, or I can tailor make any photography package to suit your needs, just get in contact! Here's to 2013!

It was beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

These photos were taken out and about whilst I was getting in the festive mood (well, drinking lots of mulled wine and spiced cider!) and getting the decs up at home. LOVE this time of year but can't believe it's basically over already! I'm in denial which is why there will be at least one other Xmassy themed post before this year is out!

I haven't noticed it before but this year they have/had a giant Christmas tree made out of Jack Daniels barrels in Covent Garden so thats what prompted the trip initially and it's always nice to have a mooch around London at the various Christmas displays and lights.

 

 

We have a black Christmas tree and I LOVE it! It's so versatile and every colour goes with it so well. Plus it really accentuates the colour scheme each year because the lights bounce of the baubles rather than the green of the tree mixed with the other colours adorning the branches. I know a black Christmas tree isn't everyone's cup of tea but it's definitely mine.

Playing with Christmas Food!

Well with Christmas just around the corner I had thought about making my own Christmas cards, both for me to use and possibly to sell. So I got to thinking about what I might like my Christmas cards to be like. Food, obviously! I made tonnes of cookies and then literally platted with my food all night. Don't worry, I had clean hands throughout when handling the food and I wasn't planning on sharing them with anyone anyway.

Hehehe, love this one! Nothing like a proper bit of experimenting! Not sure this would work as a Christmas card but it's certainly interesting.

 

 

Unfortunately I was a bit late thinking about getting these done to sell as Christmas cards but it's a lesson well learnt for next year, I shall buy stock in early. And now I have some ready made designs to play around with so next years job is already half done. So, late this year, super early for next year! Bear me in mind for you cards next year please! :)

How lovely are your lights!

My beautiful Christmas tree in all it's glory.

Oh Christmas Tree,

Long exposure experiments with my Christmas tree.

Oh Christmas Tree!