It’s no secret that I have a lot of clients with their own blogs or YouTube channels, and in most cases it’s the first time they’ve worked with a professional photographer. It can a little daunting to have a stranger pointing a DSLR at you when you’re used to your mum or significant other taking your photos. What are you supposed to wear? How do you pose? I appreciate that it might be overwhelming, so I thought I’d write this post or anyone who’s thinking of investing in a photoshoot soon… and no, it doesn’t have to be with me! (But, you know, I’m pretty good. Just saying.)
Hi, I'm Alice, and I really like cameras. Photography is seriously expensive - whether you consider it a hobby, or a career. I'm lucky enough to already have most of the equipment I could possibly need, but when you're using a camera that's a few years old it's easy to start eyeing up the newer models.
I think we can all agree that 2017 was a bit crap... but at least we got some good makeup out of it. Here are my favourite drugstore picks from last year.
You've probably heard about the Sigma 30MM f/1.4 Lens already, because I go on about it all the damn time. But what makes it good - and worth the hefty price tag? Let's talk about why this is such a great investment for bloggers, Instagram users, photographers, and vloggers...
I never thought I'd be writing a post like this, because from the age of 22 my dream was to be a "YouTuber". But I just don't love YouTube anymore. Back in 2012, I had just started a Masters Degree, and was overwhelmed with stress and anxiety. YouTube was (or at least felt like) a safe place for me to escape.
A glowing complexion is very on-trend right now, and it's perfect for this time of year where your skin starts to get a little bit drier in the colder months. I've been loving shimmery blushes as they often lift the cheekbones, meaning I can skip highlighter - perfect for busy mornings. I've got quite a few in my stash now and to be honest I probably don't need them all, but they're so pretty that I can't help myself when I go shopping.
Having a brand new desk in my newly decorated studio inspired me to write about some beauty favourites that I'll be keeping on stand-by. There are a few things that I tend to reach for when I'm working, and I like to keep them close in case of emergencies. These products are perfect for the top drawer in the office, or even your handbag.
Yet another hair update today! I've done something I've been thinking of doing for a while and cut my hair to shoulder length. In terms of overall length this is only about two inches shorter than it actually was but I think it looks so different - I feel like I definitely have mid-length hair now whereas before I could have got away with calling it long.
I don't know if it's the colder weather making my hair dry, or the DIY ombre I did a few months ago (probably the latter) but recently my hair has felt damaged and I'm finding it harder to make it look decent. I've tried leaving coconut oil overnight a few times which normally does the trick, but I think my hair is due for a chop.
I'm one of those people who will buy a magazine just for the free gift - and this week I bought Elle magazine just to get my hands on a sample size Benefit Roller Lash Mascara.
