The last month of the year is upon us; I hope you have had a good year. I certainly have, with lots of projects bearing fruit and with lots more planned for 2024. It was the first year I shot over 110,000 photos and attended plenty of events that I still think I have been lucky to attend.
As the chill in the air deepens and the nights embrace us earlier each day, this is the time of the year when the skies burst alive with the dance of fireworks and our streets become a canvas of twinkling Christmas lights, there are plenty of lights switching on this month. from Oxford Street to Watford Town. Which are all great to photograph.
October has arrived, and after a record-warm September, will the month continue in the same way? There are lots of events listed below, some of which I will be covering at various press photocalls. Look out for an article later this month on how to get into these events. My annual calendars are nearly ready to be sent to the printers; they will be added to my website in the 2nd half of the month. There will be four calendars: Watford, Fashion, London and my favourite photos from the last 12 months.
Hello, September! Dive into this month’s newsletter filled with the most exciting events across London and Watford. Guess what? Summer’s making a surprise encore just as Autumn hits, perfect for soaking up the festivities. Fresh from a rejuvenating escape in the Lake District—scaling heights, wandering trails, and embracing the captivating British outdoors—I’m recharged for the upcoming season. Hope your summer tales are just as radiant!
Welcome to the August events around London and Watford. Hopefully summer picks up and we have some warmth returning. There are quite a few events on, this is usually the quietest month of the year. Highlights include the tall giraffes in Croyden and my meteor shower event in Cassiobury Park. Hopefully there is clear skies. Check out the rest of the events here.
Welcome to the radiant heart of summer – July! Look out for the opening of the new cafe in Cassiobury Park called the Tea Pavillion, where I will be exhibiting my photos on their walls. Another event is a model shoot in the beautiful lavender fields of Mayfield. Hampton Court is back at the beginning of the month, one of my favourite flower shows.
The Serpentine Pavilion 2023, designed by French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh was unveiled to the public on the 9th of June 2023 at Serpentine South. This
Dive into your flaming June newsletter, offering a plethora of events and updates. This month, we’ll be immersing ourselves in the splendid paradise of London Open Gardens, witnessing the King’s first-ever Trooping the Colour, and joining the excitement of Graduate Fashion Week.
It’s a once in a lifetime event on the 6th of May, the first Coronation for 70 years!
This month’s highlights include the Coronation of the King and the observance of three bank holidays, making it an opportune time for reflection and celebration. May’s blooming flowers also provide a colourful backdrop to this time of growth and renewal.
Last week I went on an interesting guided tour of St James Park Gardens. Learning about all the interesting plants and meeting the Head Gardener,
2022 was the year when a semblance of normality returned. After the lockdown years, events came back. It was my most productive year, with over
Birmingham’s PoliNations garden is a stunning display of the importance of green spaces and a healthy planet. The garden, which opened in September, has transformed
Fly With Me is a festival of Afghan culture, one year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Hundreds of kites were taken to the skies
Fashion In Motion returns to the V&A with the British Artist Daniel Lismore. Known for the fabric sculptures, he produced a fashion show in the
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