Hey everyone! So I figured I should probably stop procrastinating when it comes to writing text posts on my blog, especially considering the fact that I now have a Flickr where I compile all my images, so it isn’t exactly necessary to reserve my posts for photo-updates.
Despite having a relatively quiet Christmas, (I went for a nice walk with my Grandad on Christmas morning, took some mince pies and other food bits to a homeless shelter in Cambridge, then saw my family for a couple of hours in the evening) I do have some amazing news: On the evening of Christmas day, my boyfriend of 8 years asked me to marry him, and of course, I said yes! On the way to my father’s house he drove us to a forest which we used to go camping in as young teenagers, where he had placed a variety of candles in and around the trees that circled a small clearing. He got down on one knee and offered me my great great grandmothers wedding ring from 1911, which he had secretly acquired from my mother, which made it even more special and personal for me. It was absolutely magical. The icing on the cake was when we arrived at my father’s house afterwards, and my whole family were there with champagne to congratulate us whilst my grandfather and father gave Rich their blessings. It’s scary to think that in April it will be our 9 year anniversary!
We are hoping to get married in December of this year, although realistically, it completely depends on our finances. If not it will be autumn 2013, but either way we’re already in the process of organising visits to venues. Once the venue is confirmed and I’ve found a dress maker, I will be sure to make a post about the style of the wedding, which I’m sure you can guess will be vintage gothic.
In other news, tomorrow I have my first artistic nude photoshoot (topless only) with photographer Alexander Cameron. The theme will be incredibly different to my usual style, (soft and natural) but I think it’s best suited for the concept. We will be shooting on location in fields and woodland that surrounds the village that I currently live in, and given that the temperature is due to be 5C maximum, I must say that I’m a little bit nervous!
Much love.
