On Valentines Day I did a competition for a free photo shoot. When I picked my winner, I thought “She’s fun, this will be a laugh”, what I didn’t realise is that she is a celebrity! If you’re a First Dates fan, you’ll recognise Susie and trust me this clip, doesn’t do her justice. Full of life, with a passion for vintage, a flirt, a wicked laugh and a love of Prince Harry (we both agreed, Meghan clearly stole him […]
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I’m going to say one of the dirtiest words I know: Ageing. Although Hollywood is beginning to recognise the beauty that comes with ageing, with gorgeous, talented actresses like Helen Mirren, Felicity Kendal, Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon & Judi Dench blazing the way, there still seems to be a stigma about the whole thing. I’m only 34, and I’ve already had people say to me “Aren’t you too old for that?”. No. No, I’m not. This month, I got to meet up with Lynda, […]
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I remember my ballet teacher from when I was little. She was tall, thin, very straight and had a cane she would tap to the music with. I could be graceful if I really tried, but I preferred to be free and dance along to the music not caring. I was 5. I didn’t stay in the class beyond the age of 6. That time never left me and to this day I still catch myself quoting ballet positions or watching […]
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LeMaitre is launching their new summer line of vintage clothes! Well, I wasn’t going to miss that. Bright colours, flattering designs with a flirty twist, I really need to up my wardrobe to match this level of style. We met up with the amazing Wendy from Dolly’s Vintage Makeovers for our models to be pampered for our shoot. I have only ever worn false eyelashes once and they looked like hairy caterpillars. Wendy delicately applies each individual lash! The effect […]
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I love learning. I hated it when I was younger and was stuck in school forced to stay inside when I longed to be outside free to roam wild. Even when I finished college, for a few years I would shudder at the idea of going back to the classroom. Now, I jump at the chance to learn new things, especially from coaches who are passionate about their subject (I have a list of photographers I desperately want to run […]
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Vintage fashion designer, LeMaitre, has some new gorgeous vintage inspired summer outfits and you know what that means…MODEL CALL! LeMaitre is looking for models to show off her designs in a beach themed vintage shoot in Bournemouth on Friday 20th April. You will have your hair and makeup done by the glamorous Dolly’s Vintage Makeovers & Parties, have your photos taken by Lotus Photography and receive a 30% discount on any of the LeMaitre line of clothing. To enter, just post a […]
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March is a crazy month in my family, not only is it my birthday, it’s also my mother’s birthday, my brother in law’s birthday, mother’s day and my parent’s wedding anniversary. As we are dotted across the whole south coast, we managed to meet up for one huge bash. Of course, my mother had one request (well, demand) “I want one photo without anyone pulling faces, rolling eyes, doing ‘Dr Spock’ hands and you all looking respectable!”. To be honest, […]
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I love vintage and I love working with independent businesses, here in Bournemouth, we are spoilt for vintage stores and independent business. Last week I got to team up with some of my favourites for a 1947 inspired shoot. Mags was modelling vintage designs from LeMaitre, hair & makeup by Dolly’s Makeover Parties, shoes & scarf from Vintage Clobber, purse and gloves from The Attic, and our venue for the day, the amazing The Crooked Book. And you can’t forget the candid shots! Interested in […]
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In this month’s Talented Bournemouth feature, I got to catch up with Wendy from Sapphire Styling Hair & Makeup. You might remember Wendy as the Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist (MUAH) from the Vintage Shoot back in September 2017. With 25 years experience in the industry, Wendy started Sapphire Styling in 2010, having been a successful mobile hairdressing. Now she has expanded to not only Wedding Makeup and Hair Styling, but also Dolly’s Vintage Makeovers offering vintage-inspired makeover parties. How did […]
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Here is the full gallery from my amazing adventure at London Fashion Week Festival 24/02/18. You can read about what I got up to at LFWF2018, the clothes, the shoes, the celebrities, by checking out my article at Anne Louise Magazine. Images are available for purchase for personal use by clicking here. If you would like to purchase images for business use (includes blogs) please drop me an email with the details. Images are available for purchase for personal use by […]
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Happy Valentines! To add to the romance, I’m giving away a free location photo shoot which includes a free digital image. All you have to do is enter via the Facebook page and let me know who or what you love and why. It can be about your partner, the love you have for your children, your crazy best mate or even your love of coffee! Here are the competition Terms & Conditions: Entries must be via the Facebook Page […]
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If I told you there is a band in Bournemouth that can turn Spice Girls’ Wannabe into an awesome punk rock song, you’d probably raise an eyebrow. But I swear it’s true! Playing all of the best pop songs from Jackson 5, Backstreet Boys, Jessie J, Carly Rae, Five, Vengaboys Robbie Williams, Spice Girls and loads more, in a punk rock style, Punk On Your Hits are a local band that are well worth checking out (you can hear a […]
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We all know, I love roller derby, so when the Dorset Roller Girls asked if I could do their headshots I was there in a flash! When having your headshot taken, there are a few important things to remember: Drink lots of water for a week before your shoot so your skin is gorgeous. Brush your teeth, spinach stuck between your teeth is not a good look. Put your weight on the foot furthest away from the photographer. Lower the […]
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Mr Lotus’ brother decided he wanted to spoil his girlfriend, so he planned a surprise birthday party for her. The plan was simple, he would take her out for a quiet birthday dinner at a local restaurant (the Nippon Inn, which is well worth a visit), then whilst they were out we would set the scene with the decorations he had hidden in the flat, turn off all the lights and wait. Oh, and of course, I was instructed to […]
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Back in October, I was lucky enough to be one of the photographers for the Oxjam Music Festival in Bournemouth (you can read about my adventures here) and I donated a photo shoot as a raffle prize. Julia was the lucky winner and as we discussed what style of photo shoot she would like, she mentioned she had recently taken up golf, “We could do a photo shoot at my golf club” she suggested. We agreed we would do the shoot in […]
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“We’ve been together 3 years, why are you meeting a Dating Guru?” Mr Lotus moaned rolling his eyes. My answer was simple “It’s an adventure! Besides, did you know there was a Dating Guru in Bournemouth?” That’s right, Bournemouth has a Dating Guru, well almost. Aska from Get Ready for Love is not a matchmaker, she doesn’t tell you to buy new clothes, talk a certain way and you’ll suddenly meet the love of your life. Her focus is to help […]
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Happy 2018! I decided to kick off the year in a fit of giggles by attending the Poole New Years Bath Tub Race. I’d never been before, but I had heard tales of people braving the chilly January water in homemade boats made out of bath tubs, but it was so much more. It started innocently enough, the contestants sailing past as the crowd excitedly watch them get into position. We watched as Pirates lined up with Batmen, clowns and a […]
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Happy New Year! I’m so excited for 2018 and I have so much planned for Lotus Photography! Let’s start with a special January offer: When you contact Lotus Photography for a Portrait or Family photo shoot during January 2018 and quote “LOTUS2018”, you will receive 3 FREE digital images instead of 1. That’s a saving of £60! The Special Offer T&CS are simple: Confirm your booking and pay your deposit by the 31st January 2018 Quote “LOTUS2018” Your photo shoot […]
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Bournemouth is filled with talented entrepreneurs, artists and musicians, honestly there’s loads of them! So I thought that once a month I would dedicate a blog to highlight one of these amazing people. This month is dedicated to Mary, the designers and creator of LeMaitre Designs. You may remember that Mary created some beautiful vintage pieces for the shoot at the Cottonwood Boutique Hotel in September (you can read more about that shoot by clicking HERE). Specialising in vintage fashion […]
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“How do you fancy going to Venice?” “Um, OK.” I know, there are days I can’t believe my own luck, a weekend in Venice. So off we went, a quick flight from Gatwick and we were faced with our first decision; how to get to the hotel? Water Taxi of course! I confess, I didn’t know a lot about Venice. I knew it’s in Italy, it’s made up of lots of islands and it floods a lot, but beyond the masks […]
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As some of you know, I grew up outside of Brighton, which means that I pretty much spent every possible moment I could there. OK, the beach is covered in stones so you can’t sit comfortably, not to mention the seagulls are a terrifying mobster gang that will attack if there is the slightest chance they can steal your food. But Brighton has my heart. There is art literally everywhere, music can be heard on the wind, the food takes […]
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“Can you do me a favour?” As a photographer, my friends have learned that phrase usually involves something to do with them standing in odd places being photographed. “Can you do me a favour, I just want to try this cool thing I saw on Pinterest…” “Can you do me a favour, I bought a new lens and I want to see how it works…” “Can you do me a favour, I just need to practice…” A couple of weeks […]
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When I’m not taking photos, I love roller derby! I’m even in the Fresh Meat tryouts for my local team, the Dorset Roller Girls (DRG). My derby name; Snappin’ Lotus. For those of you who don’t know much about roller derby here’s a quick explanation… Now before you ask, no you are not allowed to elbow each other in the face. I get asked this a lot, no, no you can’t, really, no, Beard (one of our refs) will tell you […]
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Confession; before this year I didn’t know what Oxjam was, it turns out it’s a music festival to help raise money for Oxfam. Music and helping charity, I’m there! Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn’t inevitable. In just 15 years, extreme poverty has been halved. 15 more years and we can end it for good. I did think about writing a list of all the […]
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September 2017 has been one of the most exciting months since I started my photography journey. Back in August, I ran a model call looking for people to be part of a vintage-inspired photo shoot, but the shoot became so much more! The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth is one of the most vibrant and unique hotels in Bournemouth. It’s bright, colourful, welcoming and the views over the cliff top are beautiful. They kindly opened their doors to me for […]
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When I started photography I was told that photographers are incredibly secretive and they will never EVER support another photographer in their area. I’m so glad to say that was RUBBISH, I’ve been so lucky to regularly speak to amazing talented photographers from all corners of the world, each with their own individual style. There was one photographer though that I was particularly keen to catch up with, a photographer I have known since we were 11 years old, […]
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I grew up outside of Brighton and Pride was something I adore. To me growing up, it wasn’t just about the equality and acceptance of the LGBT community. To me, Pride is about love. The freedom to love each other regardless of race, gender, orientation or religious background. The freedom to love yourself for the wonderfully unique person you are. To me, Pride is about celebrating love in all it’s wonderful colourful forms. So when I heard Bournemouth was […]
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If you live on my side of Bournemouth, you know there is only one place to go for a night of music. So I ventured off with my camera to Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar and was lucky enough to catch Jonny Phillips. So there on the hottest day of the year so far, with my camera and a perfectly chilled cider, I happily listened to his surf-acoustic chilled vibes that heal the soul and cleanse your brow of those worries. […]
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