'One morning she woke up different. Done with trying to work out who was with her, or against her. Who understood and who didn't. She was exhausted from walking in the middle because she didn't have the guts to pick a side. Tired of sticking to the footpath because she was intimidated by what she couldn't yet see. So she decided to do something about it.'

To you, the woman who doesn’t hold herself back. To you, the one who has learned "how to love yourself." You take up so much space; it makes people uncomfortable. You smile too freely, you laugh too loudly, speak too quickly, and enjoy your own companionship too entirely. To yourself, you are loyal. To yourself, you’re friendly and you’re loving. You honey your words when you speak to your reflection, admiring the woman you’ve been struggling to become. You’re not there yet, but you’re closer than you were before. You’re honest about your muchness: You walk around defenseless, vulnerable, but without your armor, you’re stronger. You’re open. You're courageous enough to be yourself in a world that’s eager to tear down anything that’s outside of normal.

To the woman that likes who she sees in the mirror, smiling at the messy-haired sleepy-eyed person greeting her good morning. That frizzy hair, the gap between your front teeth, don't bother you much, though it seems everyone says they should. But you don’t get it; who are you to punish yourself over a few rogue hairs there’s so much light and love inside you to share? You concern yourself with other things. Things that really matter.

To the woman who likes both her lines and her curves. To the one who doesn’t mind if her hips give her muffin tops or her thighs are full. You know you're meant to be worried over the way your legs look in a skirt, that you should hide them in fear they will offend others.. but when legs like yours have carried you through days and moments like you have had, a person wouldn’t have the heart to look at them with anything less than fondness. They carried you across weekend trips to crowded beaches, where you ran across hot sand and kicked through cold, blue water. They folded underneath you during breakups, keeping the blanket snug around you. They saw you through dance parties where some of your most valuable friendships were formed, they drove you to and from work, helping you slowly build your dreams. They supported you in pregnancy while you carried your unborn child. You’d never pinch its thigh or frown at its calf, because there’s nothing but gratitude.

To the woman who refuses to give up on herself, even though many propose she try. To the one who won’t quiet down her heart, but wants to share herself with the world. She writes her name in the clothing she chooses to wear, the perfume she scents herself with and the notebook she shares her secrets in. She attracts curious stares when waiting on the platform of her train, laughing fearlessly into her phone while she plays life coach to a friend in need adding humour to anything where possible. But isn’t deterred by the discerning looks of passer byers. To the woman who is brave without knowing she’s brave — keep sharing yourself, even when no one seems to want you. The world is fickle, You inspire, and you delight.

To the woman who is too much: who feels too much, wants too much, needs too much. To the woman that knows she can’t change the world right away, but she can create a space in it that will make her happy.

To the woman who chooses herself. To you, the one who has learned how to be compassionate towards herself. Who chooses to see the freckles running down her chest and remembers drinking champagne out of plastic glasses on the beach on a hot July day. Sees the lines around her eyes and remembers all the times they closed shut at dark restaurants as she laughed too loud over wine. Or all the times they fell closed when they became too heavy with tears.

All of our lives, we’re taught to make ourselves small. Shh, don’t attract attention to yourself, don’t take up so much space. Shrink, don’t make waves. But you — your smile is unapologetic. Your eyes, demanding. Not for something in particular, but rather, for the world to let you grow. You know you make sound choices. Just because words on a page or a mother tells you that this isn’t who you should be, you take it with a grain of salt. 

You take up so much space, you’re just so much. But you walk down the street unaware, your steps strong and sure, knowing you deserve to take as much as you need. You know you’re worthy. Worthy of the room, worthy of the love, worthy of your self-kindness, and above all, worthy of this happiness.

To the woman who's just too much — too herself, too loud, too encompassing, too pleased and at ease.

Thank you. Thank you for loving yourself, so I can maybe learn to love myself, too.

What to expect at a woman's circle

The photography session will run from 6pm until 9pm ( times changes seasonally)

• The session with change in theme depending on season. You will be advised what this is upon booking.
• This session is a group shoot where you will be sat among other woman. Some you may know, some you may not.
• Come along with family or friends or maybe even a workplace team builder!
• Included in the cost is make up from a fully insured and professional make up artist.
• I will take a variety of photographs, giving you clear direction and prompts to get the best angles to compliemnt your features. If you’ve got something specific in mind however, please do let me know before so I can make a note!
• I will guide you through the session to help you feel relaxed – most of my images are based on interaction to keep everyones expressions natural.
• Worried that you don't have anything to wear? Please don’t! I am experienced in styling and have an 'online walk in wardrobe' also known as WIW* with lots of styles and sizes for you to feel free to rummage through. I mean that what friends are for, right!? I can also offer complete styling advice to ensure you feel one hundred dollars if you want to purchase something yourself!
• I will have a speaker for you to play your phone music. I will provide light refreshments. Let me know of any requirements.
• Full payment is required upon booking.

Alternatively there is a private party option...

The Daisy Chain Package - perfect for hen do's, birthdays and other celebrations.

This session is specifically for friendship circles. As a group of friends you can enjoy an evening feeling free together. Perfect for a hen do, birthday celebration or just because. The beauty of this is spending quality time laughing together and lifting each other up - oh, and having some beautiful photos to document your friendship with one another too!

This is available on demand and will be tailored to suit the season in which the booking takes place. This session is from afternoon through to sunset.

Please note: 50%-non-refundable payment upon group booking is required. A minimum of 6 people are required. I may be required to bring in my second shooter if the party size is large.

This price for this is quoted upon requirements but prices for a group of 6 start at £600*

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