Priya Sonn

I dream to be a movie star!

2009-12-17T13:32:00.000-08:00

I'm extremely happy that I am actually sticking to my plan about doing more self portraits, I don't even know why I stopped in the first place.

In the past I have done self portraits but never really concentrated on the makeup... To be honest I'm more of a skincare girl and don't really pay much mind to makeup.. meaning I'm really no good at it. Recently I have been learning makeup techniques and of course I watch all the fabulous makeup artists at play during our shoots.

This self portrait was inspired by Marilyn Monroe, I wanted to create a real romantic movie star image. I took a tutorial on how to achieve her makeup look and it was more simple than I thought. Let me know what you think :)

Self Portrait time

2009-12-02T09:22:00.000-08:00

So as discussed in my previous blog entry I have indeed kept to my word, I did some self portraits today. It reminded me of how much I love doing them and that I shouldn't get lazy and not do them

It can be very time consuming but really worth it in the end, I find when I do self portraits it really quite therapeutic and relaxing. It also give me and excuse to have some fab photos of my myself and really play around with the retouching.

Ciao for now

New hair and the feeling of positivity

2009-11-27T09:07:00.001-08:00

My hair is something that has been pissing me off for ages, Its grows at stupid rates and was just feeling lifeless and limp. I really fancied a new look but wasn't sure what to have done. I was originally planning to go short but as usual my hairdresser always refuses to cut my hair off. My hair was all one length and I use to have an amazing lady Gaga bang fringe. It had all grown out and just felt really heavy at the bottom.. anyway I'm happy with the cut I have now. Take a little looksy below.

I'm also planning to start doing self portraits again, I always love doing a self portrait and don't really have an excuse as to why I don't do them anymore. I have some really cool ideas of what I want to achieve and it also gives me a chance to try out new lighting styles too.

Christmas is near... I like a big kid.. always excited!!

My love for shoes- Topshop aggie boots!!

2009-11-25T09:16:00.000-08:00

I'm sooo excited.. I finally managed to get my hands on these yummy topshop boots. My first attempt failed miserably, I was shopping for them online as all the stores seem to have sold out. I was delighted to see that they had my size in stock but when I got to the check out it said 'sold out'! I could have cried :(. Anyhoo... the following Monday I managed to get them online to only find out my brothers girlfriend gets 25% off, So i waited for them to arrive, took them to the store returned and re-bought them at 25% off. Long winded I know... but I managed to get a bargain!!

I'm off to see New Moon tonight.. has anyone seen it as yet? Its not received good reviews from what I have read, but I'm a huge fan so Ill like it either way!! (I hope)

Long time no blog...

2009-11-23T14:33:00.000-08:00

Hey guys how yall doing? Gosh Ive not updated this blog in yonks!!

So here's a huge update for you all.

I took a small break from photography so I could get on with other business and also to get some test shoots done. I also started up two new blogs (Ill get to those later down)

During my break I was taking on retouching work which I found a little boring as I was retouching everyone else's great work and not my own, but on a plus my retouching skills have gotten better and better, I have learnt some great new skills which I'm over the moon about. Sometimes you need a break from doing what you love to give yourself some time to refresh your ideas and realise how much you love it!

The fall has bought me some great work, this time of year always gets very busy and I'm happy to be shooting again, as soon as things die down I plan to start testing again too, there are so many things I want to work on and I have been gathering up ideas and am raring to go! The short break has done me good.

I have always been a lover of skincare so I decided to start a beauty, skincare and makeup reviews blog (http://www.beautywowza.wordpress.com/) I'm very passionate about skin and believe if you look after it you'll gain in the long run. The blog was something I thought id do because I think its important for all busy woman to know about all the great skincare products out there and all the great quick fixes you can use on a daily basis to help your skin that one step further. Please visit the blog, I really hope what I post helps you guys and feel free to comment and leave feedback :)

I also made a sister blog called Wowzashoes (http://www.wowzashoes.wordpress.com/) I'm also crazy about shoes, so this is blog is all about current shoe trends, who's doing what in terms of great shoes, shoe bargains, cheaper alternatives to designer styles and much more. If you're a shoe lover I recommend you check it out, I update on a daily basis.

Anyhoo... I wont babble on but I do plan to start blogging here again too. I have missed updating what I have been getting up to and posting all about my shoots.

Ciao for now

Learn it, Live it, LOVE IT!!

2009-08-11T10:25:00.000-07:00

So... things have been really hectic the last couple of months...

Me & Chantelle have been putting together our next series of shoots that we want to work on. After shooting the amazing 'Albinism' series that was featured in 'Lifescape magazine' it made us realise we really wanted to work on shoots with amazing storylines and issues that can be turned into something beautiful.

Ive not been feeling too good the last week or so.. So I have just been concentrating on getting better and gettting the ball rolling for what in store over the next few months.
Im still on a health kick too.. Ive noticed eating and working out really does help with everyday energy and well being.

Im also addicted to reading at the moment... Ive always been a book worm especially if I read something that gets me hooked. After reading all of Stephanie Mayers Twilight saga Ive moved onto the classics and am Reading Jane Austen. As much as I loved Stephanie Mayers books I really needed something a little more challenging to read. Im currently reading 'Mansfield Park' and quite liking it.. I must say Im not as hooked as I was when I was reading The Twilight sagas but I think that says more about my love for 'Edaward Cullen' and not my love for reading LOL. I have a huge list of books I want to read and the list seems to get larger everyday.

Moving on... I discovered these amazing designers who make the most fabulous leather jackets check them out http://www.mikeandchris.com/. There jackets are amazing.. I have to own one... Ive always been quite a little fashionista but have noticed recently that my wardorbe needs a update... So I am officially on a major shopping spree for new clothes, bags, acessories etc. I cant wait.

Anyhoo.. thats all for now

Ciao

p.s check out my interview with bloggers Ohh la lavely - http://oohlalavely.tumblr.com/post/158824054/interview-with-photographer-priya-sonn-priya

Magazine editorials July 09

2009-07-02T12:50:00.000-07:00

Hiya Guys

I have two spreads in Lifescape magazine.. check them out.. you may not be able to read them.. if you cant you can pick up a copy online @ lifescapemag.com or in whsmiths or borders. Supermarkets also stock too. The Albinism write up is very interesting...

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Priya Sonn Retouching

2009-06-30T03:58:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys

Just to let you all know I am now taking on retouching work...whislt im concentrating on my own portfolio I will be taking on retouching work please check out my examples (more to come) also all my work is retouched by myself. I offer great deals on 5+ Images too.

http://www.modelmayhem.com/PriyaSonnRetouching

Pri
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Lifescape magazine editorials

2009-06-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

Hey all

I have two editorials in the July issue of Lifescape magazine... One is a beauty spread and the other is a fashion with a political write up On Albinism. Its a really beautiful shoot with an amazing article please have a read.

I will post up screen shots when the mag is out... Lifescape can be bought online @ lifescapemag.com or in Borders.

Enjoy and I would love all your feedback on the spreads

Priya

xxx

Exciting things ahead and future progress....

2009-06-15T05:51:00.001-07:00

Hey guys...

Im really excited as Ive seen the pages of my mag features for July.. They look HOT!!! I cant wait till there in print!!!!

Also... Ive apodted a healthy lifestyle, Ive been a little bit of a health freak for a while now but sometimes routines can slip. Over easter my eating habbits just got really bad and it reflected on my general health. I have now got back into routine and feel great, I have alot more energy too which is what I need.

At the moment im eating healthy without snacking.. and if I do snack its on raw veg, fruit and dried fruit too. (Organic dried mango is yummy) Im eating Brown rice and salad and opting for lighter evening meals as appose to heavy ones.
Drinking smoothies for breaky is also helping as I dont feel hungry too soon after a good smoothie.

Im also running everyday which is really helping my lower body strength, I also try and pump weights when I can in the week for around 20mins to really work on my upper body strength. All in all im liking this new lifestyle of working out and watching what I eat. Overall energy is fab which I love!! on a downer.. My hayfever is killing me!! LOL

Shooting is going great with some really fab shoots lined up.. getting on the ball and cant wait to see results.

Also a few weeks ago I had an email from one of my photography idols Nisha Kutty (http://www.nishakutty.com/)

Nisha is a female asian Photographer based in New York and Bombay.. It was so lovely to hear from her, I had to read the email quite a few times before I even believed she had written to me.. amazing lady who gave me some really good advice which I have taken into consideration for my future projects.

Hope yo Londoners are enjoying this fab weather.. I am!!!

ciao for now

priya

Customise your own!!!

2009-06-08T10:02:00.001-07:00

Hey guys

Myself and Chantelle did a fab shoot the other day with customised sunglasses. I made 2 pairs and chantelle made one pair. We also used a pair of un- customised glasses which were fabulous.

It was a really fun shoot and just goes to show how creative you can be when you really put your mind to it. Unfortunatly I always felt I was only creative when my camera was invloved... How wrong was I???..... I loved the glasses that I made and will deff incorporate customising things myself for future creative shoots.

There are so many pics for me to go through. I edited a few on the day which I now will go bk and re-edit properly (Im a perfectionist like that)

Hear are some behind the scene shots and One finished shot.

New Hair and Loving it!!!

2009-05-29T04:21:00.000-07:00

Nothing to do with my work.. But I have new Hair and I love it!!! LOL

Will post a blog about work next week

Ciao for now yall.....
p.s Check out my feature in the June 09 Issue of Practical Photography.. fab article with some fab talent!!!!! available in whsmiths, Borders and all supermarkets!!!! :-)
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Practical Photography June 09 Feature!!

2009-05-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Yallll

I was featured In the June 09 Issue of Practical Photography.

The feature Titled 'Young, Female and Talented' consists of 7 Different artists and their self portriats. I was so happy to be asked to be apart of this.

Its a really good read and a fab article and very different from the norm as Psychologist 'David Moxon' gives his views on each portrait and the defence Mechanism behind them... Interesting stuff!

Get your copy of PP and have a read :-)

Pri

xxxx

The Twilight Books...

2009-05-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

I watched the Twilight film for the first time around 3 weeks ago....Considering I thought it was just another 'Underworld' 'Blade' style Vampire movie... How wrong was I?

Im not really into romance films I prefer action, thrillers and all that jazz type of films.. But I could not believe how much I loved the film. I fell inlove with Edward Cullen.. who hasnt?

So anyway a friend of mine also a major twilight freak like myself was reading the books and told me I should invest. So I went and bought the books, all 4 of them.. and believe or not I have not been able to put them down... they are really amazing books... I wouldnt say they are the most difficult books in the English lanuage to read but they are a really good read and the film relates so much to them its uncanny how you picture it in your mind whilst reading.

So girlies... if you all have fell inlove with a vampire like I have I suggest you go and get the books I really enjoyed reading.. which has put me behind on my work as I have not been able to put them down!!!!

Mwah

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Elizabeth Arnold London

2009-05-13T04:10:00.000-07:00

Ive been meaning to write this blog for days...

A couple of weeks ago I did the look book for the fabulous Elizabeth Arnold.

Elizabeth (Libby) Is in her final year at LFC. I shot her A/W 09 Rebellion collection. Myself and Libby went to college together many years back. I was thrilled when she asked if I would do her lookbook for her shoe collection. Her style of shoe design is amazing, creative and not to mention just plain and simply fabulous. I was secretly hoping she would leave the shoes behind hahhah. Not that they would fit me.

We shot studio product shots of the shoes and also did legs shots outdoors. Unfortuantly the weather was not on our side but I think we did ok considering

Here are a few finished shots from the shoot.

I edited them in a few different ways to have more choice as you can see.

Elizabeth Arnold a name you will deff be hearing very soon... With offers from Top shoe designer Jimmy Choo im sure Libby will have a promisng career.

I know I will be bugging libby to make me some shoes. lol

Things I love!!!!

2009-04-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

Hey dude's and dudette's!!

How yall doing? Im dying to put up new work that I have done but cant as its all magazine submissions!! DAMMIT!! anyhoo... you'll all get to see it all soon.

Ive been extremely busy working on my portfolio and getting some tearsheets... as well as my normal busy work schdule. Im lucky enough to get some really good paid assignments but unfortunatly nothing I would want to put in my portfolio :-(

So dont under estimate me...I have NOT dissapeared. Now that Im sattified with the magazines submisions over the next few months I will be working on my port. I have loads of shoots planned and some fab ideas I really want to work on woooohoooo I cant wait to get cracking!! LOL

Anyway... Here are some things I Adore like crazy!!!! Twilight is pretty new as I only watched It yesterday... deff a film that will stick always!!

Im sure there is plenty more but I cant think of all at the moment!!! LOL

I did a shoot with a fabulous shoe designer on tues.. I will post up a blog with pics 2mo.

ciao for now

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Published!!!!

2009-04-19T12:10:00.000-07:00

I got my first feature in 'what digital camera' magazine critique by Martin Evening!
Im so over the moon.... Its my first time being published!!! wooohooooo.

The image was scanned in so sorry about the quality. Other than that I have an awful cold that Im really trying to shift.

xxx

Deep Thoughts!!

2009-04-07T16:27:00.000-07:00

As I sit here and began to write this blog.. all sorts of thoughts looming and I cant help but wonder... does being Ethnic mean I will loose out on certain things, job opportunitys, etc? I mean lets be real..as much as the world has changed you still get the odd narrow minded person who will shun you because of your skin colour.
Im not at all pulling a race card... just expressing what I have indeed experienced in the past!!! and believe me I have experienced my fair share of it!!!!

Im a facebook socialite.... I must say I do enjoy networking on the site... I have also been lucky enough to meet many of my clients on there too...

I was browsing through the other day and came across and facebook group, I dont even know how such a group was even allowed to be made " British jobs for Real British people" ok so maybe im a little rusty on what certain people think "real British people are" but I pretty sure that was a dig at Ethnics... So I went on to read some of the comments on the group (which by the way was a really bad idea, as I was only going to get really annoyed.) The comments were just damn right rude!!! I was overly affended!!
Now me being real as always.. would have thought those people would be more annoyed at MP's who buy things for thier home eg. Fully fitted kitchens, plug holes, Porn Dvd's and much more out of tax payers money than be annoyed at ethnic people working and paying thier taxes???

just something I really needed to air out!!!

Rant over

Fabulous creativity!!!!

2009-03-19T15:16:00.001-07:00

Ive been doing some fab shoots over the last couple of weeks.. In particular the one I did on the 17th... all will be revealed very soon.

The concept styling,makeup,hair and pretty much everything was fab... I can't stop looking at the pics. Im sooo in awe over them.

The team was amazing, chantelle (makeup junkie) did the makeup, hair was done by Kim Roy who was soo lovely to work with... I was soo amazed when she was making the hair.. She did the hair with hair pieces NOT wigs which I thought was amazing!! (you'll see why when you see the finished pics). It really was amazing to watch... I always make sure on shoot days I have everything set up before hand so I can watch the makeup and hair be done... styling was also done by Chantelle as she has been wanting to get into styling as she did studied styling and textiles at Uni... She had some amazing stuff that she bought with her... it was perfect for the concept!!!

We worked with an amazing model From Nevs Models- Ashleigh. I was so pleased she wanted to work with us as shes hardly ever tests. Ashleigh has also just done the Tigi Campaign it will be fab to see her on the posters etc.

Here are some behind the scene pics.. I cant show too much as I dont want to give the concept away, But like I said all will be revealed soon enough

Enjoy

P.s Please excuse our tired looking selves... we were knackered!!

Liz Earle Skin care.... Try it!!

2009-03-12T18:18:00.000-07:00

'Liz earle naturally active skincare' Is a skincare range that is totally natural.. all natural ingredients, not tested on animals or genetically modified.

I swear by this for my skin... I discovered Liz earle 2 years ago, when I first fell extremely ill.. My skin was awful.. really grey and it showed that I had been really ill. My neighbour recommended Liz earle to me. I ordered all the essentials from QVC and loved it. Its really like no other skincare Ive have ever tried. Seen as though it was working so well for me.. I recommended it to my mum.. who now by the way cannot live with out it.

some of my faves and a few extra's that I use-

-cleanse and polish with muslin cloth

-instant boost skin tonic

- skin repair moisturiser.

-gentle face exfoliator

-deep cleansing mask

-day and night eye care duo.

If your ever having problems with your skin.. you all should deff try Liz earle... It really is amazing stuff.. and the reason why I can get away with NOT wearing any makeup most of the time!! LOL

So you want to be a Londoner??

2009-03-12T16:21:00.001-07:00

Im a born and bread Londoner.... I grew up and live on a council estate situated in South East London (Its actually a really nice and quiet council estate), Im extremely street smart and know exactly when I being treated differently, looked at differently and have also experienced a fair amount of racism.

My family come from all different Places.. My Nan being Anglo Indian (half white, half indian), my dad Is african born with Hindu family. The children in our family were always taught to respect every religion seeing as though we had such a mix in our family. We celebrate everything from Christmas, easter, Eid, Diwali... You name it we celebrate it and respect it!

Growing up On a council estate is probably made me the person I am today... I would not change it for the world. I am extremely proud of where Im from and do not like the "stereotype" that is often labeled with people who live on council estates. I can honestly say that there is alot of unknown and unseen talents that rise from council estates.. "were not all riff raff".

I also do not consider myself as some of you would say "one of the lucky ones" because I kept my head on straight, studied hard, got good grades, am extremeley respectful and speak well.

London Is as most of you would say "the city of opportunity" Everyone in the industry wants to live in London and believe that London salary's are alot more.. Its not at all really when recession looms around every corner, Food and actually almost everything costs so much now days. London is a mess.. and It will only get worse over the next 10 years!

I still Live at home with my parents, It works out just about fine for me I shoot at home, kinda like office hour's unless the shoot needs a larger space in which a studio is hired. I will eventually move out to a nice place of my own big enough to dedicate a room for my studio. I have always been bought up to be independant... My parents never spoon fed me, even if they had the means too. I worked my ass off for everything I own including all of my camera equipment... and unfortunatly for me.. I only settle for the best which can be very expensive.

Dont get me wrong.. I Love London... Its home and home will always be home!..Its just... London life is really not as easy as it seems!

Shoes Vs Equipment

2009-03-10T05:03:00.000-07:00

So I love my shoes... Infact you could say I have an addiction. Well had an addiction, I can honestly say I have not bought a pair of shoes this year WOW!! So I stop and ask myself why is this....

Then I realised I prob have a new addiction to photography equipment... Its like a bug.. You seacrh online for those fabulous shoes.. well recently I have been searching online for new lens's, lighting accesories, new camera's, flash triggers and soo much more OH LORDY!!

I think I should go back to being addticted to shoes its so much cheaper hahahahah.

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Overated or what!!!

2009-03-07T09:00:00.000-08:00

I have had the longest day today...come home, put my feet up and what do I see on the homepage of my AOL news page?
Chris Brown and Rhianna!!!
I mean come on I think those two have had enough publicity from what he did to her. Yes I did very much feel sorry for her after seeing the picture of her bruised and broken face.. but then I also heard she has gone and married him? Is this true?? I bloody hope not!!!

It does make me a little sick.. I am in every way against voilence against women.. If I ever saw a man beating a women I would feel olbliged to step in, take off my fabulous shoe and beat him with it.. So saying that I am extremely aganist Chris Browns spokes person speaking on his behalf... I mean why are you even justifying what he did to her. I really do hope women are not blind sided by this and think its ok to go back to man who does that to you.. Let me tell you something " IT REALLY IS NOT"

anyhoo.... thats my little rant for the day.... hope you are all well, I will be spending this wknd looking after my mummy... bless her she had a little op.

ciao for now

pri

Update!!

2009-03-06T04:47:00.000-08:00

Hiya Guys,

Wow I have really just not keept up to date with my blog...

Things have been manic since the new year.. I was really lucky as nov/dec I had the most amount of work but so much that it left me quite ill... I really did need to learn how to slow down.

At the moment I have a few projects in the pipe lines... some magazine projects, which I am extremely excited about... Im really not the kind of person to boast about things as sometimes you look extremely stupid when you say things but they are just NOT as they are!!

Submitting to magazines can be very difficult.. but even more difficult when you do it on your own back and without help or no links! Im sure you all know this industry is very much about who you know NOT what you know... I will be extremely proud of myself if my project does go through.. I will know that It was based on soley my networking...

Also in the pipe lines (fingers crossed it goes through) an interview for a TV show... more of that later when I find out the details. I was overly excited when I was asked by the producer of the show... But we'll see how that pans out..

I had a shoot the other day With an amazing model from New York, she is only here till the 9th of March but is hoping to move to London.. So I will be deff working with her again. She had the most amazing face, her cheek bones went on forever!! LOL
It was really interesting to hear about all of the jobs she has done.. Including her experienece modelling with Tyra Banks on her show. How cool is that... I was overwelmed to have someone in my house so humble who had met a supermodel... amazing stuff.

The shoot was soo much fun... Me Chantelle and Hayley had such a giggle and we worked on some really good stuff. Unfortunatly I cant show you anything as yet.

The wedding photography business is picking up slowly but surely... I will be handling alot of the back end of the business whilst I work on my own projects and other work I have at the moment! Sarah will be shooting a wedding abroad... which will be really exciting to see the results.

I will update very soon.

hope you are all well

Ciao for now!!

Christmas 2008 and Plans for 09!!

2009-01-06T06:18:00.000-08:00

Hiya guys....

Hope you all had a lovely christmas and a Happy New year to you all...

Gosh I dont know where to start... I had a lovely christmas.. very tiring I must say as I have a huuugggeee family... and there are so many people to see at christmas time, sometimes you just cant keep up.
December was an extremely busy month for me... I had work coming out of my earholes... to the point where I had to move shoots into Jan... So I also have a busy first few months of 09 to look forward to..

I have decided that this year im going to be really on the ball... I plan to work with as many creative people as I can this year.. as I really want to change how my book looks... I have so many ideas and projects in the pipe lines and the plans for them seem to be coming together well.

I am now one half of a wedding photography business that Myself and the lovely Sarah louise have put together... Please check out the site. http://www.allisdream.com/

Its lovely and I cant wait to start getting more bookings. I think wedding photography can be really tricky and very daunting as well If your going in alone... So im looking forward to having someone to do it with.

Anyway thats it for now.. I will deff start posting here more too.... Ill leave you with some pics from over xmas.

Self Portraits.....

2008-11-18T08:04:00.000-08:00

I loveeeeee Doing self portraits but sometimes dont find the time...But ive decided to try and venture out more where my self portraits are concerned...

I had some spare time today so I did some... Ive not edited them all as I had other editing to do from client shoots... but its so hard when you work from home as your always distracted by other things... but im deff going to make a point of getting creative with my self portraits.

Here are some of my faves....

Let me know what you think............

Lazy Sunday....and More about priya Sonn

2008-11-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

So Im sittin in on this awful sunday... Its freezing cold and raining like crazy outside..

Im sittin on my beautiful leather sofa's, reclined with a duvet and a cup of hot green tea... BEAUTIFUL... as much as I was looking foward to going out today.. Ive had the flu for the last 4 days and I think it would be better if I stayed in and infact Im quite content sitting here all nice and cosy.

So as I have nothing to do.. here are some facts you all didnt know about Priya Sonn..

1- I love food..... If im ever mad at you, just make me a beautiful meal WITH dessert, we'll soon be friends again.

2-Ive become a herbal tea freak!! My close friend is vietnamese and is always drinking all these fabulous Herbals tea's.. So ive decided to give up tea and coffee and only drink herbal tea. (we'll see how long that last, but so far im doing very well)

3- Im such a family person... I love my family (close family that is) the rest can get lost!!!

4- I love SHOESSSSSS.... I have over 60 Pairs (this is after a clear out, I have not stocked up as yet)

5-My dream would be to own a fabulous warehouse conversion.. as this would be my home and studio too....

6- I love sundays in with Catherine.... Me and cat often have a quiet sunday in where we watch reality Tv and just sit and catch up, cook great food and have a good banter.. Its great!!!

7- I found the love of my life in college... (but im extremely private were thats concerned and thats all you get to know)

8- Im a real tell it to your face kinda gal.... wether you like to hear it or not..... Ill tell you exactly what I think.

9- I dont believe in OVER CREDIT.. If someones good at something give them there dues.. Im not a ass licker and never will be!

10- I Love music..... its makes me happy

11- I love my job.... its so me and i cant complain

12- I love late night snacks... I often drag steve out late night so we can go for a drive and a late night meal somewhere.....

13-I Love to Dance, dance, dance

14- I love a good shopping trip, but I hate trying things on... its soooo annoying... I must say im a fuss free shopper......

15- I love to be healthy and eat in proportion, eat plenty of Veg and Friut, go gym and do Yoga....
(oh that reminds me, I love friut its yum... There were days last week were I eat two bags of oranges..... still got a rotten cold though even after all that vitamin C)

Anyway My mind has now gone blank so untill next time

ciao

My 5 year Anniversary and Motivation please...

2008-11-08T06:39:00.000-08:00

So.... it was mine and stevo's 5 year Anniversary last week....I cant believe its been 5 years.. wow a long time... we met in college and kind of stuck together since. Its great though as we've been through so much together and Im not sure what id do without him.

I took some time off of work as I was running myself in to the ground, It was like work was over flowing out of my ear holes, LOL.
We were planning to go away but then steve's car started having some major probs which would have cost way too much to fix and seen as though we had been looking for a new car anyway, we just decided to get a new one. obviously this took the whole wknd as I didnt want him to settle for a car that he was just buying for the sake of it.... so he looked around and found a lovely car which he's so happy with... I loved the smile on his face the day he bought it home.

After all the car madness we were too tired to go anywhere so we had a nice meal out and a nice evening in...

After the long wknd and stress.. I fell quite ill, must have been beacuase id been mentally drained with everything then really tired from work and planning all the shoots I had to do, so the time off did me some good..but left me quite unmotivated... But now I can slowly feel my motivation coming back and I am now planning some fabulous, crazy, funky creative shoots as My mind is working overtime with creativeness....its great.. I cant wait to get cracking Im soo excited.

This time of the year always seems so busy.. I must say I do love christmas its my favorite time of the year, even though we moan about how much shopping we have to do and presents we have to buy.. I think we all secretly love it!! I know I do!

Ive really enjoyed my time off and Im now back to work and have loads of stuff to do and some exciting works in the pipe lines.... I love my job to bits and cant complain in the least... Just every now and then I think EVERYONE needs a break to recharge thier batteries.....

Will report back soon with all thats been going on...

ciao for now
x

Right from the start.......

2008-09-30T12:57:00.000-07:00

So here goes my first ever blog.... and where better to start....

Born and bread in London and after studying, Business studies, A levels In sociology and English I realised my main ambition lied in the more creative industry, what can I say im not really a 9-5 kind of girl. I ventured out into the world of photography something that wasn't too new to me as my father was a part time photographer as a side business.I was thrilled to have something to latch on to that I enjoyed as I pretty much was not happy in my job, I had got into retail management, The biggest mistake of my life but hey no regrets.. just always learning.

Slowly building up contacts and investing in all my equipment I was finally at a point where my all so confusing life started to make sense, until I was hit with something I had to eventually come to terms with.. Lymphoma a form of cancer of the Lymph nodes....luckily god was on my side as, I was in the clear but have been left battling an unknown inflammation disease where im in constant contact with hospitals, not to mention the endless appointments. (I almost feel i live at the hospital and should re-decorate)

The uncertainty of the disease leaves me in fear of If i will ever be back to normal but have learned to live with this and I now take each day as it comes... If it doesn't kill you it only makes you stronger.

Im extremely blessed to have the chosen few I call my 'Rocks' in my life... as my illness has broken more than strengthened friendships due to misunderstandings among alot of other things. I thank god that these people have stuck by me and love them dearly.

The future is looking bright..... I plan to go into business with a fellow friend, model and Photographer... Its un canny how much were alike and I hope our businesses thrive as I know we will work extremely hard. There is so much we want to do and achieve and one day it will all be apparent to the world. Most people would say Im the charlotte of the 'sexy and the city' world with a carrie bradshaw twist. Im extremely independent and believe what I believe period! But I am settled in my loyalties with regards to friends, family, Love and of course Privacy. I have been extremely lucky to have worked with a large list of clientele and been commissioned by many businesses. I would say my life is taking a turn in hopes of a path of success but we all know this does NOT come easy and im sure there will be alot of ups and downs, smiles and frowns.

Im extremely proud of where I come from and in every way want to remain this way through any sucess, as I firmly believe I wouldnt be who I am today without where I grew up. We may come from many different backgrounds and grow up in different places.. poor or Rich.. but does that map out our future for us? Do we not make our own destiny?

until next time....

xxxx