2023 - My Review of the Year
I can't believe another year has flown by in no time at all - and here I am again, reflecting on another fantastic year as a Commercial photographer in Berkshire - my 14th year in business.
When I look back over the 110 photoshoots that I have done this year, it always amazes me how every day is different - I have photographed everything from Solicitors to Schools, Engineers to Care Homes and also worked in conjunction with Design Agencies and Web Designers. The subjects I photograph are invariably different but my brief is very often the same - to create a bank of professional photographs with which to market themselves on their websites and social media.
Along with the variety of locations, I also do sometimes find myself in some very strange positions - luckily, being only 5ft 2" and still (relatively!) flexible - I can often squeeze into tight corners or spaces if needs be - it's not uncommon to find me in amongst the plants or standing on anything to hand just to get the best shot....
A few highlights from the year include being interviewed by the team at Cube Video for International Women's Day and also being given flowers by my lovely client, Kelliher Insurance Group who I worked with a few times over the summer.
Finally, on a personal note, my family continue to be the reason I get out of bed in the mornings. My eldest son is travelling the world working for Hawkeye as a cricket systems operator, my middle son has just qualified as a Chartered Surveyor working in London and my daughter is half way through her 4th year at vet school.
We had an interesting family holiday negotiating Storm Daniel on a yacht in Greece, but thankfully there were plenty of sunny days to make up for it too....
....and not forgetting the newest member of the family - Ted - who is now 1 and is my constant companion by my feet whilst editing the thousands of photos I have taken over the year.
That's about it for now......other than to wish all my clients and connections a very Happy Christmas and a healthy 2024.
Pennie
