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Seeking real beauty – natural photography for a healthier, happier world

With a continuing increase of children and adults spending more and more time on social media, a world of false imagery has exploded with people unable to identify what is real beauty and what is highly edited and false imagery.

It is common for people to over edit their photos, alter the background, spend a long time perfecting (in their eyes) an image before then posting this image online.

However, is this image then perceived by the audience as beautiful?

Surely if the image doesn’t truly reflect who you are then there is no “real” connection with the viewer….? What do you think?

Reframing busyness. Look for abundance in the everyday

I’ve found that a return to busyness has arrived. At first it was with the children’s after school clubs and now with the additional appointments we are all trying to book in along with meeting friends and families for outdoor fun and juggling our work commitments too. Busyness is a funny thing and I generally try to avoid it. However I have been thinking of how I can reframe the term “busyness”?

For our mental wellbeing, how can we re-frame the term “busy”?

The power of a tree – the power of nature

This week I came across a blossom tree. A tree sparkling in the blue sky and shimmering with beautiful white blossom.

The sheer beauty of the blossom tree pulled me in. The little details were magical.

This soulful moment is what memories are made of.

Five ways to use your senses and connect with nature each day

How can we use our senses to connect each day with nature and boost our wellbeing?

There is more and more scientific research emerging about the benefits of nature. All you have to do is use Ecosia (the new eco google) and search “the benefits of nature” to discover the new and evolving science and reasons to connect with nature.

Nature is good for your memory, boosts your mood, improves attention and boosts creativity. However I am asking you to look into your heart and ask yourself, do you really need this evidence? Do you already understand the true power of nature on your wellbeing? Can you feel it?

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Five simple tips to capture beautiful photos of your family in 2021

Here I am sharing five simple tips to create beautiful, natural and fun photos of your family in 2021. With more time at home this year and more quality time with the kids, why not capture your everyday moments and cherish those memories. Here’s a few simple tips to help you.

Natural Brand photography with Amanda White of Gift Frippery – embracing nature and eco gift-wrapping

During this half day branding photography experience, Amanda and I planned to capture exactly what Giftfrippery is all about. It’s not all just wrapping presents though, Amanda is always coming up with new, creative and innovative ideas to wrap all shapes and sizes of gifts and Amanda also focuses on sourcing local and eco-friendly options for gift wrapping too. See more of this natural brand photography experience here.

Favourite eco friendly swaps of 2020

For over a year now I have been on a personal journey exploring and discovering sustainable products and eco-friendly products for the home, family and my own personal use. During lockdown I found more time to consider my every purchase and to discover and connect with local sellers making and selling ethical and eco conscious products. Here are a few of my favourite swaps of 2020 so far.

Embracing outdoor play…

Embracing outdoor play during lockdown.

The weeks seem to whizz on by and the kids have been enjoying playing in the garden, collecting snails and making Harry Potter wands from sticks.

We have been getting outside as much as possible and the benefits to our health and wellbeing is amazingly positive.

Here’s a little round up of news for you and a few of my favourite nature photos from the past week.

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