Gina loved our first shoot so much that she booked me again - which honestly felt amazing. By then I’d upgraded to a Canon EOS 1100D, still sticking with Canon because it just feels right in my hands. A little step up, but it made me feel like I was really moving forward.


We met at Clacton beach with a few more dresses from my wardrobe. It was chilly and the sky was dull, but that didn’t stop us at all. Sometimes the moody weather actually adds to the atmosphere, and together we still managed to create something magical.


There’s something special about working with someone who trusts you enough to come back. It made me realise how far I’d already come - and how much more I wanted to grow.