I love an airy window shot, but there is nothing like a darker, moody set up to bring an image alive. This is where you can explore the story telling in your photography through light and shadow. The painterly quality of the side light is reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age which evokes an emotion that can’t be replicated with bright light.

April is a beautiful time of renewal and awakening in the garden. The perfect time to explore new combinations of colours and to get outside with the camera.

Join Chloé Le Berre of Les Ephemeres and myself for a luxury 6 day retreat in the Loire valley this summer. An escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life crafted to reignite your creative spirit and love of floral design.

As the end of January approaches, the cosy gentle cocoon of the winter will soon be at an end. For me, this month has been one of reflection and settling in to a new home in North Yorkshire.