JULY
July was a very busy month. I photographed some stunning gardens from the Cotswolds to the Kent coast, you’ll see them this year. However, one of those has already been published - that of Matthew Rice at Ham Court - you can see this beautiful place in the Plant Issue of Gardens Illustrated.
July saw the publication of one of my favourite gardens. This was a commission by House&Garden and I spent a few days in Cheshire. The hottest Summer days, in fact. The garden was designed by Chris Moss.
Summer also meant Summer evening parties, and there was a wonderfully magical one and that I photographed for Mercurial Moon.
One of my favourite shoots in July was with my dear friend Justine in her studio.
AUGUST
August continued to be a busy month with more travels to Yorkshire. And as I mentioned earlier, this was the month the article of Debbie George and Andrew Sanderson’s house was published in Homes&Antiques.
London gardens again, here’s one designed by Emily Erlam
and one by Non Morris
In August I had a fun shoot at the Big Festival in the Cotswolds, for Country Living.
And a different Food Festival at Soho Farmhouse. Special guest, Tomos Parry
Several visits to Chastleton House. This house is very close to Daylesford farm where I held 4 classes.
and the rest, well, that is to be revealed later next year!
OCTOBER
In October, we finally! went on a wee holiday to Scotland. But even holidays cannot be complete without garden visits, so we went to Cambo (oh the dream!) and Broadwoodside. Both were stunning. Scottish gardens are just magical.
In October I went back to Middleton Lodge but this time to photograph at the Knackered Florists retreat. For me it was a definite treat. I sometimes still find it hard to believe that this is actually my job and I’m having the best of time while I work.
In October, I had a video one-to-one with the moooost wonderful person and teacher and photographer, Sarah Mason. I cannot upload the video I made with the help of Sarah here but you can find it on my Instagram. This was the most inspiring day.
And in October was published another Chris Moss garden I shot last Autumn. It appeared in Gardens Illustrated.
NOVEMBER
November was the month when I had my most one-to-ones, they were suprisingly more about editing images rather than taking them. I loved ever single one of these.
There were also bonfires and fireworks.
and a Dog Modelling class with Honeysuckle and Hilda and Darlingdog .
and I started to get in the festive spirit..
There were more gardens in November too.
DECEMBER
December was about wreaths. And more wreaths. And drinks.
One at Soho House, I didn’t make one here.
I did make one here, this was with Swallows and Damsons, read about it here.
I met Santa ..
And I have a few shoots for local businesses like the Coaching Barn
December also brought some quiet time at home and one final shoot in Yorkshire between Christmas and New Year.
So this just a fraction of what 2019 brought for me and to give you an idea of the work I do as in the busy days, I so rarely get the chance to share anything with you.
I have some very interesting projects lined up for 2020 and I can’t wait to get back to work. I still find it hard to call it work as I just love so much what I do. I am very generous and thankful for everyone who commissioned me and trusted me to photograph their garden, their events or their small businesses.
Happy New Year!