• What books do you have on the go right now?⠀ ⠀ I've been reading this particular book for a few weeks now (alongside a few others - I can't ever seem to have just one book on the go!) and I am longing for a quiet, free afternoon when I can sit down and get back to it. ⠀ ⠀ Not because it's a particularly amazing book, I hasten to add. It's ok, although I find myself comparing it to 'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed quite a bit. But it's not what book it is that's the point. It's that very act of having the time to read just for the sake of reading, of losing yourself in a good book, of being transported to a place far away from here and taking time out of the hustle and bustle of life just for the pure indulgence of reading for the fun of it.⠀ ⠀ I hit my target of 15 books for the year last week. There was a time I would have laughed at such a paltry target but I'm actually unbelievably proud of myself for getting back up there. Life is so overwhelming, sometimes. So all-encompassing, that the pure joy of just getting lost in a book becomes a very fragile luxury, and that's a very sad thing. ⠀ ⠀ So, yeah. I'm at 15 so far. I'm hoping to read another 3 or 4 by the end of the year and then that'll be the most books I've read in a year in a very long time. Do you keep reading targets? What's your number for this year and how are you doing? Post in the comments!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #blogwriting #marketingautomation #contentmanagement #contentmarketing #emailmarketing #onlinemarketing #copywriters #copywriting #copywriter #copywritingtips #websitecontent #brandstory #onlinepresence #writingadvice #contentwriting #ilovewriting #writerswrite #writingmotivation #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writerlife #blogger #lifestyleblogger #instablogger #blogged #bloggers #blogging #creativecopywriter #creativecopy #creativecopywriting
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    What books do you have on the go right now?⠀ ⠀ I've been reading this particular book for a few weeks now (alongside a few others - I can't ever seem to have just one book on the go!) and I am longing for a quiet, free afternoon when I can sit down and get back to it. ⠀ ⠀ Not because it's a particularly amazing book, I hasten to add. It's ok, although I find myself comparing it to 'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed quite a bit. But it's not what book it is that's the point. It's that very act of having the time to read just for the sake of reading, of losing yourself in a good book, of being transported to a place far away from here and taking time out of the hustle and bustle of life just for the pure indulgence of reading for the fun of it.⠀ ⠀ I hit my target of 15 books for the year last week. There was a time I would have laughed at such a paltry target but I'm actually unbelievably proud of myself for getting back up there. Life is so overwhelming, sometimes. So all-encompassing, that the pure joy of just getting lost in a book becomes a very fragile luxury, and that's a very sad thing. ⠀ ⠀ So, yeah. I'm at 15 so far. I'm hoping to read another 3 or 4 by the end of the year and then that'll be the most books I've read in a year in a very long time. Do you keep reading targets? What's your number for this year and how are you doing? Post in the comments!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #blogwriting #marketingautomation #contentmanagement #contentmarketing #emailmarketing #onlinemarketing #copywriters #copywriting #copywriter #copywritingtips #websitecontent #brandstory #onlinepresence #writingadvice #contentwriting #ilovewriting #writerswrite #writingmotivation #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writerlife #blogger #lifestyleblogger #instablogger #blogged #bloggers #blogging #creativecopywriter #creativecopy #creativecopywriting
  • So, how much do you hate having your photograph taken?⠀ ⠀ I realise that's a really negative question to ask but, over the last decade of photographing people, there have only been a handful who haven't said to me: 'I HATE having my photograph taken'. I think it's time we tackled this head on.⠀ ⠀ Truthfully, nobody LIKES having their photograph taken. And why do you think that is?⠀ ⠀ Aside from the confidence and self-esteem issues, worrying about your appearance etc, there's something else I believe that really hits this issue on the head.⠀ ⠀ It's the idea that the attention is being put all on you.⠀ ⠀ And maybe that's what you find hardest to deal with. Especially when we're talking about you as a business owner.⠀ ⠀ So many business owners place all the emphasis on the products or services they offer. They forget to push the one unique aspect they possess (that doesn't cost them a damn penny to flaunt!). I'm talking about YOU, of course!⠀ ⠀ But you've spent so long hiding behind your website, your service, your emails and whatever else, that you're now afraid to step into the light and show everyone who you are and what it is you do - and I think that's a shame.⠀ ⠀ That's why I'm offering lifestyle branding sessions. They're about showing people who you really are - the personality behind your business. Which means I have to come and take pictures of you while you're working. But TRUST ME, it's ok. You look amazing because you're doing your thing and showing everyone what your business is all about, ok?!⠀ ⠀ Lifestyle branding sessions are available now. To find out more, head to the link in my bio.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #storytellingphotography #smallbusinessbc #smallbusinesschilliwack #smallbusinessfraservalley #smallbusinessabbotsford #smallbusinesslife #chilliwacksmallbusiness #chilliwackbusiness #chilliwackartist #chilliwackhandmade #fraservalleyhandmade #chilliwackheadshots #vancouverheadshots #vancouverheadshotphotographer #headshots #brandingphotography #chilliwackphotography #sharechilliwack #explorechilliwack #branding101 #chilliwacksmallbiz
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    So, how much do you hate having your photograph taken?⠀ ⠀ I realise that's a really negative question to ask but, over the last decade of photographing people, there have only been a handful who haven't said to me: 'I HATE having my photograph taken'. I think it's time we tackled this head on.⠀ ⠀ Truthfully, nobody LIKES having their photograph taken. And why do you think that is?⠀ ⠀ Aside from the confidence and self-esteem issues, worrying about your appearance etc, there's something else I believe that really hits this issue on the head.⠀ ⠀ It's the idea that the attention is being put all on you.⠀ ⠀ And maybe that's what you find hardest to deal with. Especially when we're talking about you as a business owner.⠀ ⠀ So many business owners place all the emphasis on the products or services they offer. They forget to push the one unique aspect they possess (that doesn't cost them a damn penny to flaunt!). I'm talking about YOU, of course!⠀ ⠀ But you've spent so long hiding behind your website, your service, your emails and whatever else, that you're now afraid to step into the light and show everyone who you are and what it is you do - and I think that's a shame.⠀ ⠀ That's why I'm offering lifestyle branding sessions. They're about showing people who you really are - the personality behind your business. Which means I have to come and take pictures of you while you're working. But TRUST ME, it's ok. You look amazing because you're doing your thing and showing everyone what your business is all about, ok?!⠀ ⠀ Lifestyle branding sessions are available now. To find out more, head to the link in my bio.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #storytellingphotography #smallbusinessbc #smallbusinesschilliwack #smallbusinessfraservalley #smallbusinessabbotsford #smallbusinesslife #chilliwacksmallbusiness #chilliwackbusiness #chilliwackartist #chilliwackhandmade #fraservalleyhandmade #chilliwackheadshots #vancouverheadshots #vancouverheadshotphotographer #headshots #brandingphotography #chilliwackphotography #sharechilliwack #explorechilliwack #branding101 #chilliwacksmallbiz
  • I used to be one of those students who barely had to study to get good grades. ⠀ ⠀ And then I moved to Malta, at the age of 13 and, well, it all went to shit. I gave up. I wasn't interested in learning. My motivations were gone as I felt I'd never be able to achieve all the things I wanted to while I was living on that tiny island.⠀ ⠀ I left school with passable marks, but they didn't get me into further education. And, after a couple of years of menial jobs and a stint of unemployment, I moved back to the UK.⠀ ⠀ I had visions of doing my A Levels and then maybe, even, higher education. But at the time I was too old for subsidised studies and hadn't been back in the UK long enough either. I honestly thought I would never further my education.⠀ ⠀ Which is partly why I persisted with my career in the ambulance service. It wasn't what I really wanted to do but I didn't see any other options without the qualifications I wanted. I had to make do.⠀ ⠀ But making do doesn't necessarily equal happiness. In fact, what it adds up to is a whole lot of unhappiness and disappointment. Something had to give. I finally re-looked at my options 3 years ago and discovered I could study for a degree through the Open University. And so that's exactly what I started doing.⠀ ⠀ Tomorrow begins the 5th year of 6 years of study (I did the first 4 years in 2) and I am so excited to get going! Overall I'm doing a Creative Writing degree but I've opted for English Language subjects as my other options, which is what I'll be starting this week. And I can't wait.⠀ ⠀ The message here is: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE. If you want to study something, then just do it! Here's to exciting times!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #copywriter #copywriting #copywritingservice #wordswordswords #copyeditor #copyediting #freelancewriter #freelancewriting #websitecontent #brandcontent #blogwriting #marketingcontent #smallbusinessowners #proofreader #digitalnomadlife #freelancewriter #freelancing #freelancelifestyle #creativepreneurs #supportwomeninbusiness #creativeminds #copywritersofinstagram #instawriter #writerlifestyle #copywritingtips #writersonig #thewritersturf #writerforhire #creativewriters #freelancecopywriter
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    I used to be one of those students who barely had to study to get good grades. ⠀ ⠀ And then I moved to Malta, at the age of 13 and, well, it all went to shit. I gave up. I wasn't interested in learning. My motivations were gone as I felt I'd never be able to achieve all the things I wanted to while I was living on that tiny island.⠀ ⠀ I left school with passable marks, but they didn't get me into further education. And, after a couple of years of menial jobs and a stint of unemployment, I moved back to the UK.⠀ ⠀ I had visions of doing my A Levels and then maybe, even, higher education. But at the time I was too old for subsidised studies and hadn't been back in the UK long enough either. I honestly thought I would never further my education.⠀ ⠀ Which is partly why I persisted with my career in the ambulance service. It wasn't what I really wanted to do but I didn't see any other options without the qualifications I wanted. I had to make do.⠀ ⠀ But making do doesn't necessarily equal happiness. In fact, what it adds up to is a whole lot of unhappiness and disappointment. Something had to give. I finally re-looked at my options 3 years ago and discovered I could study for a degree through the Open University. And so that's exactly what I started doing.⠀ ⠀ Tomorrow begins the 5th year of 6 years of study (I did the first 4 years in 2) and I am so excited to get going! Overall I'm doing a Creative Writing degree but I've opted for English Language subjects as my other options, which is what I'll be starting this week. And I can't wait.⠀ ⠀ The message here is: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE. If you want to study something, then just do it! Here's to exciting times!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #copywriter #copywriting #copywritingservice #wordswordswords #copyeditor #copyediting #freelancewriter #freelancewriting #websitecontent #brandcontent #blogwriting #marketingcontent #smallbusinessowners #proofreader #digitalnomadlife #freelancewriter #freelancing #freelancelifestyle #creativepreneurs #supportwomeninbusiness #creativeminds #copywritersofinstagram #instawriter #writerlifestyle #copywritingtips #writersonig #thewritersturf #writerforhire #creativewriters #freelancecopywriter
  • How do you want to remember your family when you look back years from now?⠀ ⠀ All standing in a line, smiling stiffly for the camera? Or laughing and being together just as you are every day?⠀ ⠀ The way I photograph family shoots is very relaxed, especially with little ones involved. To be honest, it's the little ones who are usually in charge! Games and running around, playing, cuddles, kisses and singing and clapping... all the things you take for granted as being part of normal family life with young children. But this is the stuff I love to capture. It's the stuff that you'll want to remember when your little one is all grown up!⠀ ⠀ So, where would you go with your family for a shoot? To the park, perhaps. Or for a walk in the woods or down by the river. Maybe you'd prefer to have a shoot in your own home, baking cookies or muffins in the kitchen, painting and drawing at the table, cuddling up together and reading a book in the den. Whatever your preference, my style is to capture what happens in front me. No regimented posing. No demands for everyone to look at the camera. I just let you be the family you are and capture all of that and more.⠀ ⠀ To book your family shoot, head to the link in my bio!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #chilliwackfamilyphotographer #pnwfamilies #lookslikefilmkids #kidsfromcanada #fraservalleyfamilyphotographer #familysessions #thefamilynarrative #rockmyfamily #loveovereverything #familyislife #littlefamiliesofig #familygram #familyoftheday #ourphoto #motherhoodgoals #familyportraitphotographers #chilliwacklifestylephotographer #bclifestyle
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    How do you want to remember your family when you look back years from now?⠀ ⠀ All standing in a line, smiling stiffly for the camera? Or laughing and being together just as you are every day?⠀ ⠀ The way I photograph family shoots is very relaxed, especially with little ones involved. To be honest, it's the little ones who are usually in charge! Games and running around, playing, cuddles, kisses and singing and clapping... all the things you take for granted as being part of normal family life with young children. But this is the stuff I love to capture. It's the stuff that you'll want to remember when your little one is all grown up!⠀ ⠀ So, where would you go with your family for a shoot? To the park, perhaps. Or for a walk in the woods or down by the river. Maybe you'd prefer to have a shoot in your own home, baking cookies or muffins in the kitchen, painting and drawing at the table, cuddling up together and reading a book in the den. Whatever your preference, my style is to capture what happens in front me. No regimented posing. No demands for everyone to look at the camera. I just let you be the family you are and capture all of that and more.⠀ ⠀ To book your family shoot, head to the link in my bio!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #chilliwackfamilyphotographer #pnwfamilies #lookslikefilmkids #kidsfromcanada #fraservalleyfamilyphotographer #familysessions #thefamilynarrative #rockmyfamily #loveovereverything #familyislife #littlefamiliesofig #familygram #familyoftheday #ourphoto #motherhoodgoals #familyportraitphotographers #chilliwacklifestylephotographer #bclifestyle
  • What goes on behind the closed doors of your business?⠀ ⠀ Are you a maker? Do you create your own products? Or perhaps you sell a service. Whatever you do, how much of it do you share with your clients?⠀ ⠀ Lifting the lid or opening the door a little and letting clients or visitors in to see what you get up to offers them something more than just the usual headshots of you or photographs of your final products. It shows them a little more of your story and, in some ways, allows them to become a part of it.⠀ ⠀ Photographing behind the scenes of your business, showing you at work, is something I love to do. Not only do I get to capture some awesome images for you to share on your website and through your social media, I get to watch something I've never seen before either! Plus I also get to chat with you about how you run your business, and you get to pick my brains too. I don't know about you but being able to chat with fellow small business owners is always invaluable for my own business too. ⠀ ⠀ This particular shoot was a lot of fun. Jessica from @fantasysoapworks invited me in to capture her creating her beautiful geeky soaps in her workshop. I loved how every part of her prep was in keeping with her brand - right down to her 'Science' coat and awesome protective goggles!⠀ ⠀ I think these shots are going to be great for her to share over the coming months too, I'm sure you'll agree! Maybe you're looking to share a peek behind the scenes of your business? In which case, give me a shout to talk about a lifestyle branding shoot!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #storytellingphotography #smallbusinessbc #smallbusinesschilliwack #smallbusinessfraservalley #smallbusinessabbotsford #smallbusinesslife #chilliwacksmallbusiness #chilliwackbusiness #chilliwackartist #chilliwackhandmade #fraservalleyhandmade #chilliwackheadshots #vancouverheadshots #vancouverheadshotphotographer #headshots #brandingphotography #chilliwackphotography #sharechilliwack #explorechilliwack #branding101 #chilliwacksmallbiz
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    What goes on behind the closed doors of your business?⠀ ⠀ Are you a maker? Do you create your own products? Or perhaps you sell a service. Whatever you do, how much of it do you share with your clients?⠀ ⠀ Lifting the lid or opening the door a little and letting clients or visitors in to see what you get up to offers them something more than just the usual headshots of you or photographs of your final products. It shows them a little more of your story and, in some ways, allows them to become a part of it.⠀ ⠀ Photographing behind the scenes of your business, showing you at work, is something I love to do. Not only do I get to capture some awesome images for you to share on your website and through your social media, I get to watch something I've never seen before either! Plus I also get to chat with you about how you run your business, and you get to pick my brains too. I don't know about you but being able to chat with fellow small business owners is always invaluable for my own business too. ⠀ ⠀ This particular shoot was a lot of fun. Jessica from @fantasysoapworks invited me in to capture her creating her beautiful geeky soaps in her workshop. I loved how every part of her prep was in keeping with her brand - right down to her 'Science' coat and awesome protective goggles!⠀ ⠀ I think these shots are going to be great for her to share over the coming months too, I'm sure you'll agree! Maybe you're looking to share a peek behind the scenes of your business? In which case, give me a shout to talk about a lifestyle branding shoot!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #storytellingphotography #smallbusinessbc #smallbusinesschilliwack #smallbusinessfraservalley #smallbusinessabbotsford #smallbusinesslife #chilliwacksmallbusiness #chilliwackbusiness #chilliwackartist #chilliwackhandmade #fraservalleyhandmade #chilliwackheadshots #vancouverheadshots #vancouverheadshotphotographer #headshots #brandingphotography #chilliwackphotography #sharechilliwack #explorechilliwack #branding101 #chilliwacksmallbiz