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summer grasses, sunlight, brother and sister playing in the field together

family snuggles in the summer fields

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family having fun under blanket

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This one had me at hello... these eyes are so capt

This one had me at hello... these eyes are so captivating! Another #lockdownbaby who missed her newborn photos but I’m all about the 4-5 month old babies!! Could have photographed her all day. Despite teething she didn’t stop smiling at all.
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It’s never the wrong time to photograph your children. I believe they deserve to be captured at all ages. This just happens to be my favourite age for babies 🧡 (I’m allowed to say that aren’t i?😅)

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Officially crap at posting on here... I go through

Officially crap at posting on here... I go through spells of being really good, showing up consistently and then it all falls to pot.
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I know everyone feels the pressure to show up, to be present and keep the balls in the air. But sometimes it’s okay to stop, to step back and give yourself some headspace.
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It was #worldmentalhealthday whilst we were away and whilst part of me wanted to show up and speak out, the whole point of me being switched off and tuned out was so I could fill my cup and recharge. To take the step back and enjoy life and remember why I do what we do. I need to do it more often!
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It’s not a secret I’ve suffered with my own mental health. In fact, many will know it’s the reason I started my business in 2018. During a particularly tough period when I was diagnosed with Post-natal depression and anxiety. During my many sessions with a counsellor she told me to find something that would give me some “me time”. She explained that everything I felt was so normal, but I needed something to ignite the fire in my belly and find my lost identity. 2 babies in 22 months will certainly do that to you . Especially when a 3rd baby wasn’t in the plans just yet. I’ll forever be grateful to the wonderful counsellor, she saved me in so many ways. I’ve always said everyone should have some form of counselling, it’s liberating!!

Anyway, what I wanted to say it I can’t fix it, I can’t make it better for you but what I can do is speak openly with you all and say I came through the otherside. I can tell you to take one day at a time. To be kind to yourself. To stop trying to achieve the unachievable ( I see you 2017 Carley and your weird need to cooked a home-cooked meal from scratch every night with a 23 month old and a newborn)
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It’s important to remember that no one has walked a day in your shoes, your struggles aren’t someone else’s. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health....
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...Be kind to yourself and know my inbox is alway open.

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Here’s some exciting news to brighten up this gl

Here’s some exciting news to brighten up this gloomy morning...The ‘Lisa & Carley’ mailing list is now open. There is no clickbait to make you sign up, no sales patter that leaves you scrolling for days… clearly and proudly we are what we say with no snazzy name required.   

If you’re a photographer with a business who is hungry to learn from two of the UK’s leading family lifestyle photographers, we are ready open-armed to give you a warm virtual hug and a targeted kick up the ass.  

Both of us are savvy as fuck business brains and talented photographers, who are not only relatable but consistently and sustainably working fully booked client calendars in the UK market. Quite simply we have our finger on the pulse, it never comes off, and we are ready to share what we know.  

To begin we will be offering mentoring, two of us and you on a zoom call. Further down the line there will be in-person shoot outs and mini-courses.   Sound good?

Pop your name on the ‘Lisa & Carley’ mailing list and we’ll keep you posted with some straight-talking info - no sales funnels required.   Link in Bio

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