Aunty Life
That Friday Feeling /03
This print is very apt, as today Ethan starred in his very first nativity play! Cute doesn't even begin to cover it. And yes, I was the crazy aunt tearing up at the back. {Print by Gus & Lula on Etsy.}
Nathalie Marquez Courtney
Fun with B
In love with San Francisco
Almost a year ago now, Ben and I headed off to the West Coast of California on an unforgettable road trip. We shot thousands of photos, from San Francisco through vineyard-filled countrysides and taco shop-filled beach towns right down to San Diego and then back to LA. The first stop
Finds
Deck your desktop
Love these festive desktop wallpapers from West Elm! Get 'em here.
Photos
One-light portrait
I adore natural light, and love nothing more than shooting with it. I'm keen to learn about artificial lighting too though, and never more so than in these short, dark winter days. I was out in Ashbourne last week to snap some pics of Dionne in her ballroom
Finds
That Friday Feeling /02
This amazing hand painted chalkboard art by Lily and Val (also available on Etsy) sums up the weather perfectly. Just add Doris, Bing and a hot choc.
Aunty Life
Thursday Tips: shooting kids
I love shooting babies. Just look at them all quietly curled up, with their perfect petal pink cheeks and cherubic little mouths. Kids? Totally different story. Now, I adore my four year old nephew, but he ain't easy to shoot. He does the scrunched up, squinty eyed "
Fun with B
Taking the scenic route
So I've been back from my great West Coast USA adventure with Ben for almost a year now. It was honestly one of the best holidays I've ever had. Photographically-speaking, it was one of the most snap-happy and challenging. I realised that when I go on
Aunty Life
Winter walks
Snapped some pics of Ethan on Saturday during a little stroll to feed the ducks on a very cold canal.
Personal
That Friday Feeling /01
It's press week Friday, which means it's been a long week of sub-editing and cover tweaking. When I'm still in the office at 8pm trying to decide whether the D in Christmas Day should be capitalised (it should, fyi), this song really energises me.
Potraits
Baby L
I've been photographing Amanda's bumps and babies for quite some time now, so was privileged to be asked back to shoot baby number three. Above you can see her sweet little pout just a week or so after being born. Below you'll see here
Etsy enthusiast
Cameras on canvas
How cute is this poster? It features a range of film cameras from the 50s to 80s, so it's educational to boot. Find it at Arminho's shop on Etsy.
Living local
Indian sculptures and Irish wildflowers
Last week I headed out for a Sunday stroll around the Indian Sculpture Park in Wicklow with some friends. I'd never heard of them, and was in for a treat. Giant Indian sculptures are dotted around the 22-acre park, which includes pretty woodlands and ponds (and plenty of