spots spots spots

 I almost completely forgot about updating my blog recently.

These were all taken by John Mcnairn on a recent trip out we had with Nicola. For some strange reason the sun was out!

I've been trying out a new skincare regime recently - with failure may I add. I get so caught up with trying to stop the wrinkle clock that I end up putting various lotions and potions on my skin to combat the age lines that I end up with spots like a teenager again. Then you have to fight to get rid of them, I never had crappy skin when I was younger but now its so difficult trying to find the right thing to treat them with. I can't really stick a ton of makeup on to cover them because of my freckles so its a bit of a no-win. I do try but I feel so self conscious about them at the moment, people say "it must be wedding stress" but honestly I've barely even thought about it this past couple of weeks. Maybe i'm getting my teenage skin a few years to late.

So far - I've tried a day without any makeup or products on my skin (It was my only day off), toothpaste (really didn't work), some clearasil spot overnight cream (I actually think it made them worse), antibacterial hand wash (may have worked a little), hot compress/cold compress, spot dr by soap and glory and lemon juice. Every old wives tale is bulls£$t!

Needless to say I'm running in the opposite direction when headshots are mentioned this week, I know photoshop is there but I don't want people to HAVE to use photoshop. I don't want people to think I'm a big spotty mess all the time.. (although maybe this is my new skin so I will be a big spotty mess from now on).

Meh.. So yes I'm a little down about the skin at the moment, thankfully nobody has said "oh my god your skin is awful" well not to my face anyway. All of my recent shoots have been location shoots shot from fairly far away which isn't quite so bad.

Any tips which actually work are appreciated? I'm tempted to try the "aspirin face mask" but will wait till after my shoot tomorrow to try that method as I don't fancy turning up to a shoot the next day with a bright red face.

:(

xx

Somewhere under the rainbow.

Thought I would post these before bedtime :D

Rory and I had a couple of little shoots this weekend, one being on a beachy location nearby. Its been months since I last visited so was great to go back. I actually thought it was going to be a bit of a disaster, the weather was looking foul, the dog walkers were out in force and I was being a bit of a "location diva" and not able to spot anywhere I liked enough to pose.

The rainbow shot is my favourite, I've always wanted to pose under a rainbow but the opportunity never seemed to happen. Just as we were about to give up and walk back to the car I spotted a colourful arch in the sky and thought - BINGO!!

 On Saturday a little package arrived, it was some new latex. so we took a few snaps. I think we are going to use it again for some full length stuff soon so these were just tests really.

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Thought I would warn about this topic, I know most people really couldn't care less what colour my flowers will be or how many carats my ring has.

I've not turned into a "bridezilla"... yet.
Not sure if I mentioned in the blog previously that Rory and I have been planning our big day - If I failed to mention it then I guess I'm mentioning it now. There was no romantic proposal, I guess you could say we knew we were going to spend our lives together the moment we met which might be more romantic than either of us worrying if the other is feeling the same way.  It's mad thinking that 4 years ago we were strangers and now we are best friends and life partners.

Its still a long way off (11 months) but I'm so excited!!

I kind of wish I had planned a "last minute" wedding, its like waiting for christmas. Major budgeting in our household but it will all be worth it for our special day shared with all the people who mean the most to us.

I have to admit normally I hate handing money over for things, but with wedding stuff its kind of a relief paying deposits for things. Knowing you have it all secured is such a nice feeling and being able to tick "paid" next to the list in my wedding planner is such a great feeling.

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Anyway I better get to bed, early'ish start in the morning and I need my beauty sleep.

Nitey nite all


Cxxxxx

short but sweet!

 This is a very very quick post, I've been having a wonderful time this month. Little trips here there and everywhere. I just got sent these images from a shoot I had last week with Alistair Wright, We only had 4 short hours together but they flew by in no time :D

I have other images needing to be blogged but they are held in various folders on my computer and its almost 1am so I will blog with them when I have a full day off with nothing to do, With any luck I might even have some amazing stories to type alongside the images...

Hope all and everybody are well..

xxx

Eeek.. Busy times ahead!

Well I'm never one to do more than 2 or 3  day shoots a week - hell even to secure a couple a week while being based at home is pretty impressive. Normally though if I already have my 2 or 3 shoots sorted out I try suggesting dates to people for the weeks I've not got anything on.

This month is all a bit "crazy", not that I'm complaining. I have some AWESOME shoots in the pipeline, mainly location work which is my favourite type of shoot. I've been having a spring clean this evening/morning, mega cleaning. I keep coming across boxes full of clothing I forgot I owned so thats always a bonus and I managed to part ways with some of my old tatty stuff which does nothing more than take up space.

I've also started to do a bit more "toning" exercising, I think working in the studio really does make me see how my body has changed over the years. Its really not as toned as it once was - I've not changed my diet or exercise routine but I guess i'm at that age where the weight doesn't just fall off. Mum always warned me about that but I never listened. Not that I'm stressed over it, I don't mind so much but I do want to look as good as I did a few years ago so a little bit more exercising and watching what I eat more wont do any harm at all.


Anyway.. On to some pictures :D

The first 3 are by Andrew Millar, taken at Elderpark Studios in Glasgow!

Can't remember if I posted this one from a few weeks ago on my blog, It was actually taken during an afternoon stroll I had with Rory last month. I spotted this little gap in the rock and just HAD to throw myself in there.

and the final 3 are from a shoot I had with Simon Pole a couple of weeks ago. We did attempt a location shoot but the weather has been so awful recently that it was actually pretty impossible. The wind was freezing, there was a thick smog and miserable skies. We did spend 2 hours looking for "something" before deciding to head back indoors.

I do have some more sitting in the wings but I will wait for my next blog to post them up.

Honestly can't wait for this months shoots to get underway, its weird though when you shoot so much you almost forget about all the nice images you were part of. Its not until you get an e-mail/cd in with images that you remember just how cool some of the shots were.

Anyway its without a doubt bed time for me, a day of cleaning ahead tomorrow. If the weather turns sour for a shoot I have on this week then we are using my place as a "backup" location, and I don't think the photographer fancies having my washing hanging up as a backdrop!

Night all

xxx

Black and Whites :D

Image By Peter Jay

Its not that "common" for me to be photographed and turned into BW - Quite a few people have the perception that artistic nude means Black and white nude figure which isn't strictly true.. not that I have labels on it really but usually people keep me in colour because of the hair or the gorgeous colours in the landscape I happen to be placed in.

Anyhow March was a fairly busy month for me - no complaints, most of my shoots were actually inside studios which is a rare treat for me.. I have no idea how some models don't get "bored" with studio work, having nothing to pose with/against or around is tricky and after a couple of hours you really feel like you are repeating yourself or doing the same things over and over again only changing clothing.

Still its nice to be warm and I do very much love the images I've posted with this blog.

Yes.. I'm wearing shoes and no clothes, Its not something I do often but I think it worked for these shots.. Plus I got them at a fantastic price and had to make use of them :D

The Peter Jay and Andrew Millar shots where taken on my recent studio day down in Elderpark Studios in Glasgow. It was fab being back in my old "hood", the studio really is a 3 minute walk from my old flat, makes me wish I still lived there though. I don't have any studios within decent walking distance from my new house.

I also had a shoot up in Aberdeen with Abzphoto, in the new reddawn photography Studio - I have to say its a pretty awesome space and the owner is a great laugh.

Images By Abzphoto

Images by Andrew Millar

I have nothing at all to moan about in this blog. 

Everything is super at the moment, Wedding planning is all working out well. My venue is booked, I have my dress and I booked my wedding photographer and makeup artist. Everything else will fall into place in time. I really don't know why anybody stresses out so much -  The only part I'm fearing is having a panic attack during my vows :-)

I do have quite a lot more images to share, I will get to them eventually. I have a pretty hectic April (Well the first fortnight is a little busier than I'm usually happy with) but it will all work out and every penny towards the wedding and bills helps at the moment so its all good!

Happy easter everybody

and thanks again to the fantastic studios who have "housed me" recently and the talented photographers featured in this post. I really couldn't do all this without you lot!!

Cxx

An Afternoon with David Porter

This is another short and sweet blog - just lots of pretty pictures :D

All taken by the talented David Porter - they also feature fellow model Raven Ember who kindly let us shoot in her wonderful home!

I'm awaiting lots of shots back from various shoots..

Not to forget I also have some editing to do - all in good time they say!

Thanks to David for sending these over, as always its much appreciated :D

Cxx

Part 2 - Digital images

Well I posted some of the film shots from the shoot I had with Billy - Monkey Twizzle..

I always feel like I post way to many images :D I just find it difficult to narrow them down.

Hope you liked some of them :D

Of course I do!

Cxx