Winter, my camera and I are taking you on! | Stockholm barnfotograf

In case I haven't already mentioned it, I'd like to take a moment to say I DON'T LIKE WINTER!!  Never have.  I've tried to embrace it.  I've tried not to fight it.  I've tried to convince myself the darkness is actually quite cosy (it is when you're sitting by the fire, sipping a cup of steaming tea at 8pm in the evening - that's about it!).  In an effort to get through this looooong Swedish winter, I've been attempting to enjoy (I use that word loosely) the snow, photographically speaking that is.  I've risked frost bitten fingers to get the kind of snow images that will hopefully help me convince myself this winter business isn't all bad.  This is me, kicking your ass, winter.

Neighbourhood watch | Barnfotograf

Who better to watch over the 'hood? :)

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Beautiful winter light | Stockholm barnfotograf

It doesn't appear often during the long Swedish winter, but when it does, I can usually be found bribing one of my children to accompany me on a 'photo walk' ;)

Hello, 2017! | Stockholm barnfotograf

And all of a sudden, just like that, a bright, shiny new year is upon us.  I hope you all had a jolly good Christmas and feel ready for all the adventures 2017 may bring us. 

My one simple hope for 2017 is that it will be a year of healing for me, as I continue to process and deal with a devastating loss in my personal life.  This means trusting my instincts, taking time out when necessary, spending time with fun, positive people and continuing to photograph whatever brings me most joy.  On that note, for the foreseeable future, I hope to concentrate on photographing children in the 5 to 18 year age range.  I'm currently freshening up my Jolly information pack, but as of next week, I intend to be available for Jolly portrait sessions.  Let 2017 be the year you get some professional PRINTED portraits of your child/family.  Just get in touch via the Contact Me button and I'll be happy to help :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!