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Rainy days are a great opportunity to look back at what I have been doing over the last few months. Whilst doing this I came across images from one of my favourite days back in June, which I slightly overlooked because I was so busy either side. Often the simplest things, like a walk along the estuary with one of your favourite people are absolutely the best things. All images ©NicolaParry
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Jacqui was the winning bidder on my Leigh Art Trail Secret auction commission and she was keen to have a portrait which evoked the work she had viewed in the trail. When discussing the brief for the piece I was very excited that Jacqui was keen to have a figurative image which expressed her as a mother. This was a huge decision for her to make; as I am sure is the same for most of us, to put ourselves in such a vulnerable situation with our body on display is a very frightening prospect. We often talk about the force fed images of perfection in the media but there are certain inevitabilities of pregnancy and childbirth which are a part of our physical history and should be celebrated. As a mother of three boys, the youngest being 18 months old, Jacqui looks incredible. She wanted to celebrate the fact that her body has facilitated her beautiful family which I find both heartening and empowering. We discussed how we could capture this in a way that Jacqui felt comfortable and which was not graphic. Just a simple, beautiful image which could be combined with some of her favourite flowers. In a short and private session we were able to achieve exactly this I am so very pleased that Jacqui feels happy for me to share one of these images. 'After chatting with Nicola, it soon became clear that I wanted something that celebrated my body and the changes to it since becoming a mum...
I loved the idea of it but when it came to the 'sitting' I was a little bit terrified... However, Nicola was very patient and kind; she listened to me, reassured me and gave me time... she [then] guided me gently into poses I felt comfortable with... I am so pleased with the final images that she has created. I feel like she listened and understood what it was that I wanted and created pictures that expressed it beautifully.' Jacqui. .. but I occasionally do the odd wedding for friends. It is a real honour to be trusted with such responsibility and although the pressure is on, the images are very rewarding, particularly when your loved ones are the main focus. So it was lovely to have my images featured in the blog of The Old Parish Rooms - a beautiful, intimate venue in Rayleigh, Essex. You can read it HERE.
Well, I've not created a blog post for quite a while.
I have been busy updating my website and have transferred my blog over; so welcome, or welcome back to CapturingEvie! For any new followers, my blog started with my desire to capture the essence of my beautiful daughter, Evie and the life sphere that encompasses her, on camera. This little sphere now also includes my son and, because I often explore my photographic work through the everyday activities and places we visit together, the blog has evolved to encompass my general photographic exploration and development. To enjoy, inspire and to set the scene for future posts, a little image of the children in the 'garden' with their Nanny from our most recent visit to North Essex... |
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