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Did you know its World Photography Day today?

13 years ago I had been made redundant, I had become a single parent and had very little money to support myself and my daughter. I felt I was in a big hole too big to get out of, I felt so helpless and hopeless. It was then I decided to take one of the biggest risk’s I have ever taken in my life and do what I had always secretly wanted to do (but not had the courage to do it) and that was to become a photographer.

With the love, help and support of family & friends and a small bank loan I started my journey. Its been at times a very challenging road to follow (especially through Covid) its also been moving, funny, surprising, rewarding and interesting. It’s taken me out of my comfort zone, and at times pushed me to my limits both physically and emotionally, but I am still here and I have never ever regretted a single moment of it.

My life now is very different, I am so grateful to have a loving partner, have my own photography studio and still have the love and excitement of taking pictures. So today has some meaning for me, it reminds me of how photography helped change my life and for the better and for that I will always be truly thankful.

Heres a pic of me with my first entry level pro camera.

Today I was shooting a client (musician) outside around the area near my studio and as I am setting up the shot considering the composition I became aware of someone in the background attempting to get our attention. He got it! 🙂

If you live locally and are a photography lover ( Amateur or Pro ) check out my studio space at Hythe Quay. It comes fully equipped and is only £25 p/h just bring your own DSLR camera. For more info check out Colchester Photo Studio website here.

Even my white cotton jewellery gloves (which I wear to handle products) didn’t feel clean enough to handle this watch! I made sure that every time I took it out of its box to have something soft and cushioned to place it on. I knew the value of the watch and felt a huge sense of responsibility during the shoot, I’m so glad its gone back to where it belongs.

Only £49 with the choice of paper prints or digital images, offer ends midnight 30.11.21. For more info go to my family website- The Family Photographer.

My clients come to have their portraits taken for all kinds of reasons. It might be to update their social media or profile image on a website, it might be for personal use or for the staff notice board or it might be for a specific creative use.

To find out more get in contact with me: lindsay@lindsaywakelinphotography.com

If I ever get to a point when I am struggling with my mobility I am going to get me one of these beauties. It was a pleasure to shoot this scooter and find out more about Britannia Mobility in Colchester. Furkan is passionate about offering a really good service to his customers and seems to go out of his way to make sure they get exactly what they need.

A couple of days away by the sea was the perfect way to recharge in the middle of a pandemic! I’ve always liked taking pics of old sea side towns in the winter and have a soft spot for Brighton and the Sussex coast.