Thanks to the governments new roadmap out of lockdown Beside The Seaside Photography’s studio in Northend Portsmouth ( 335 London Road ) is well and truly ready to reopen ( albeit that the original opening was short lived back in December 2020 !! )

Here is The Studios front window after a gloomy Sunday afternoon where with three young boys in tow we completed the preparations getting it ready alongside me and their Daddy.

For some unknown reason it all seemed to feel ‘just right’ by the time we left the studio after a gruelling 7 hours of cleaning, bleaching and prepping for the reopening.

( It kind of felt the way I'm sure goldilocks felt when she got the right chair and porridge, you know that complete ulreka moment!!)

Fairy tales might be make-believe but after the unprecedented year we have just had it finally felt like all my dreams had come true.

After many years of wanting my own studio the time had finally come to realise yes this is it.

( A place to get creative, whatever the weather and also not have to worry about tidying up muddy football boots every time a client arrives!! )

As my Nanny Benham once told me “life is not rehearsal” so as I had taken that advice on far too many occasions ( on the Kings Theatre stage, whilst on a girly holiday and when going to the races ) this definitely was my time to shine and to remember my nans wise words!!

Someone said I was brave,

( I guess they meant by opening a studio in a global pandemic)

I wouldn't say brave, brave is someone like Kate Garroway who recently welcomed her husband home after spending a year in hospital thanks to the nasty coronavirus and being brave enough to talk about her personal life so publicly whilst the virus is still causing illness and tragically death.

Brave is losing someone as my friend did last year, losing her beloved partner and her daughters precious Daddy ( again down to the coronavirus) and being brave enough to share her feelings whilst on her grieving journey.

Or being a front line NHS worker during the pandemic…

Now that's brave…

Me?? Brave?? …. No I may be silly, a risk taker, a commited and loyal Mother and a passionate photographer who's motivation means I'd like to make a difference in life, in my community and continue to create many memories for families to share, like they did pre social media, for a very long time.

Yes I'm an old fashioned girl at heart, with true values and some great morals, however i’m not perfect, I'm always learning and eager to improve the services I offer my clients but generally all I want to do is make people smile and grab my camera when they do!!

Life is too short to not take risks and chances me brave, nah not me!!

If you'd like to see the full transformation from hair salon to photography studio please watch this space for the blog where I will reveal how all the sweat and tears were totally worth it.

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Oh and did I mention The studio is open for business??!!

If you’re ready to book let me know if not read my blog about what excuse fits you and your current circumstances !!