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Wedding & Country Life photographer, working across the South East. Currently studying the changing seasons on Ashdown Forest.
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“So they went off together. But wherever they go

“So they went off together. But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on top of the Forest a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.”- The House at Pooh Corner

Happy 95th Anniversary Pooh Bear & friends! What a fantastic set of characters they are and how lovely to know Ashdown Forest has been a part of all of our childhoods through A.A. Milne's stories.

Today was actually a big day on the Forest for me as well! After a few months away from my Ashdown Forest book project I met with James Alder, the new CEO of the Forest, to discuss the book. He is really keen to bring the project to light and to use the photo to highlight our enchanted place, so this Winter we will be working together to make the book a reality!

Why this photo? I could so easily see Christopher & his bear running down this path, exploring the undergrowth and making up fantastic stories together...

#winnie #winniethepooh #winniethepoohquotes #ashdownforest #pathway #woodland #track #woodlandphotography #sussex #sussexlandscape #landscapephotography

It’s sloe berry season! The blackthorn bushes ar

It’s sloe berry season! The blackthorn bushes are either sparse or smothered in berries this year, due to the cold weather in the spring ruining the blossom on some, but thankfully I found some berries for my annual sloe gin making!
This is how I make mine:
1ltr of Gin (most people go with a cheap gin. I would go with a gin you enjoy drinking neat, as it’s the ‘kick’ that you may want or not want in your finished drink. I’ve found Aldi’s cheap gin is a good option, but prefer Bombay Sapphire’s smoother finish)
500g of berries (put these into the freezer for over 24 hrs and then lightly burst each berry with your fingers before putting them into a sealable jar)
250g of sugar
Leave them for three months, shaking occasionally, or until it tastes good! Hope you enjoy!
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#sloe #sloeberries #sloegin #blackthorn #blackthorns

Oops, it’s been a month since my last post!! Its

Oops, it’s been a month since my last post!! Its been such a great Summer of weddings and I’ve been focusing on editing them all, with @corrinnrossiter & @jakrossiter ‘s wedding being the latest to be finished today! Here are eight b&w’s taken before they hit the dance floor to end a fantastic day, and all taken in ten mins with a simple hedgerow setting 🙂
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#wedding #sussexwedding #sussexweddingphotographer #sussexweddingphotography #weddingphoto #weddingphotography #bride #groom #brideandgroom #couple #coupleportraits #canonr5 #canon50mm #canon50mm12

As the sun rose yesterday on Ashdown Forest and ge

As the sun rose yesterday on Ashdown Forest and gently lit up Friends Clump the sheep grazed the heather and grasses. It was a truly peaceful scene with the seed heads of the grass bobbing away as the herd slowly worked their way across the heathland.

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#ashdownforest #ashdownforestwalk #sunrise #winniethepooh #sussex #landscape #landscapephotography #friendsclump #clumps #sheep #herd #grazing #sheepgrazing #commoners #ashdownforestphotography #ashdown #ashdownclump

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