Wanderlust Wednesday Bath City Edition!

‘It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do’ - Jane Austen

A Wanderlust Wednesday brought to you with a first time visit to the beautiful city of Bath.

It’s hard to believe that we are on to the last day of April already, but what a month it has been! If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen that I started the month in beautiful Bath, a city that had been on my cityscape wish list for awhile now.  From the The Royal Crescent to The Curve, The Roman Baths to The Weir and a museum dedicated to the author of my namesake, Bath is a city that everyone should visit at least once to experience its charming character!  Not only is it surrounded in history, but its beautiful Georgian architecture takes you on a journey back in time to give it that perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

Good Morning Bath - Famous for its beautiful architecture and charming little streets, it’s hard not to fall in love with this city and its character traits!

The Roman Baths - Constructed in 70 AD as a socialising and bathing temple containing natural spring water which the Romans believed would help purify, cleanse and heal.

The Night Crescent (The Royal Crescent, Bath). Inspired by the crescent moon, this row of 30 terraced houses was designed and constructed between 1767 - 1774 by architect John Wood and son.

As with most of my cityscape trips I will be working towards a Love From Bath photography print series that I hope to add to my print shop this Summer season as it seems only right to coincide with the big Jane Austen 250th celebrations!

A Photography Trip Down Memory Lane!

‘We’re all stories in the end’

A recent photography print purchase had me thinking back to previous client works and how much it means as a photographer and small business owner to hear the stories behind the print. I love getting to know why a particular print was chosen, the memory a certain location holds or the special occasion in which it represents. It’s through the power of photography that these stories and moments can live on, something that will always make this job of mine so special and so rewarding.

Below are just some Lavender Line Photography prints with their special stories and meanings shared. Don't forget to share your story too if there is a certain photography print that has taken you on a trip down memory lane! 🫶

Sundown Slieve League Style!

'Seek not just the sights but the stories behind them'

A throwback to three weeks ago with a dreamy and spontaneous sunset visit to the stunning Slieve League Cliffs, one that had been on my bucket list since a day trip to the famous Cliffs of Moher back in 2019!

After a quick night before decision with the lovely Rachel from Storybox about cashing in on our self-employment sunny day perks, we set off on a Wednesday Wonder Day adventure to beautiful Donegal. Two dreamy beaches and a stop in Donegal town centre had us thinking about sunset and where best to watch, and after a look on google maps Slieve League was decided!

Golden hour done right at beautiful Slieve League, Donegal!

Slieve League also known as Sliabh Liag, are the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe rising 598m above the Atlantic Ocean, almost three times the height of the Cliffs of Moher! After a steep drive up to the carpark (thankfully I was not driving) where you can park your car for 10 euros, you follow the winding coastal path with unforgettable views looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, Donegal Bay, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo and the stunning cliffs themselves. With so much beauty to take in I can see why people say you need more than one visit, it’s one that I would love to see in all seasons as well as by boat…. seems only right for this ocean child!

A sunset to remember with great company, a location more spectacular than I could have imagined and a big tick off that old bucket list of mine! Now to get stuck into that editing for some new and exciting Ireland themed photography prints!

Have you ticked Slieve League Cliffs off your list?

The Dreamscape Three!

Wednesday Waves brought to you by Dreamscape Three!

Inspired by my love of the sea and ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) photography, Dreamscape Three is a special photography print set and series that had me stepping out of my comfort zone and challenging myself to capture sunset waves in a new and exciting way.

Dreamscape Three, a perfect touch of dreamy sunset vitamin sea for your home decor

What I love most about Intentional Camera Movement is the freedom it gives when shooting, how there are no set rules, how experimental you can be playing with movement and shutter speeds, and how unique each and every capture is. I still have some things to learn when it comes to this technique but I love how it adds the perfect dreamy mix to an already dreamy sunset scene.

Dreamscape Three - Fresh off the printer and ready for its new home in America

Dreamscape Three has made its way to new homes here in Northern Ireland, Australia, and just recently America added to the list. A perfect print set for the Spring and Summer seasons!

Summer In Spring!

April, the month that is usually all about those famous April showers, but instead decided to give us a much needed hit of Summer instead! After two weeks of clear blues skies and beautiful sunshine I think it's only right that I document this almost unheard of April occurrence and show just how beautiful this little island of ours is on wonder days!

This for me is the main perk of self-employment, when I can change my work schedule to take advantage of those beautiful coastal scenes during quiet times and work into the evenings instead... as tempting as it may be to stay out and capture every dreamy sunset!

Below are some scenes from Whitebay, Drain's Bay and Fintra Beach, three must-visit locations that give the Mediterranean a run for the money! Have you ticked them off your list yet?

Beautiful Whitebay, giving a touch of those Greek vibes

Where the sky meets the sea in Drain’s Bay!

A perfect hit of vitamin sea at the dreamy Fintra Beach!

Spring Meets Vitamin Sea!

‘Spring is wonderful anywhere, but always better at the beach’

The first official day of Spring and what better than a little vitamin sea meets cherry blossom to mark the new season! It’s what I love most about this time of year, the brighter days and longer nights making way for the return of beautiful nature walks and the chase of dreamy coastal sunsets!

Lavender Line Photography - A touch of vitamin sea meets cherry blossom

When Vitamin Sea Meets Cherry Blossoms - matching popular Lavender Line seascapes with beautiful Cherry Blossom captures, the perfect Spring combination!

Here is to Spring and chasing whatever adventures it has planned! What are you most looking forward to this new season?

International Women's Day 2025!

‘She was unstoppable. Not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them' - Beau Taplin

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸 Here is to the strong, fierce and always inspiring women in our lives who bring out the best of us and encourage us that no dream is too big! To celebrate this day (and everyday) there is 25% off 'She Was Unstoppable' today and tomorrow to mark IWD, a perfect print addition for those all important women! 🫶

Lavender Line Photography - She Was Unstoppable!

Shades of Spring

'No winter lasts forever, no spring skips its turn' 🌸

Kicking off March with some Lavender Line Photography in shades of spring to help inspire your home decor this new season! From those pastel seascapes to cityscapes and florals, there is a little spring palette favourite for everyone!

Pink Wondering

London Callin’

Lost in Pink

Original spring photography prints this way!

Shades Of Autumn

It’s that time of year when those beautiful Autumn colours take over and the landscape becomes its own famous shade of golden hour 🍂

Here at Lavender Line Photography we love a dreamy sunset (something we are quite well known for), so what better than some Lavender Line Photography meets sunset vitamin sea colour palettes to help inspire your home decor this Autumn and Winter season! 🌅

Which colour palette matches your seasonal tone?

Lavender Line Orange Autumn Palette

Lavender Line Purple Autumn Palette

Lavender Line Pink Autumn Palette

Lavender Line Photography in shades of Autumn

A Mini Escape With Mindful Moments Coasters!

“You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction” - George Lorimer

That feeling of complete satisfaction when you finally tick that big job off the to-do list!

As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, I can be the worst at putting off the photography work needed for Lavender Line Photography because my attention is needed elsewhere within the business or I run out of time from one week to the next. So, I decided that enough was enough and that this would be the week when I finally put that long awaited job to the top of my work to-do list… and I am very pleased to say that I can now finally tick a product shoot with my Mindful Moments Coasters off the list!

Mindful Moments - a must have photography accessory for your favourite mugs and glasses! A coaster with purpose, encouraging you to : Breathe, Relax and Seek Everyday Magic!

I’m not sure if it was a lack of inspiration that kept this shoot on the back burner, but once an idea came to mind I couldn’t wait to get stuck in and photograph these beautiful coasters, a product that has always done well for me at craft markets, but one I would like to make available online too. I mean who doesn’t love the idea of some sunset vitamin sea and some words of wisdom to accessorise their favourite mug or glass?!

Mindful Moments Coaster : And Breathe

Mindful Moments Coasters were created to help give that sense of mini escape with that first cup of tea or coffee in the morning and that evening glass of wine. To take the time out to just : Breathe, Relax and Seek Everyday Magic!  These coasters also make for the perfect workspace accessory, a way to brighten up your desk area with a beach scene, and help inspire you when things might feel a little overwhelming. A Mindful Moment to put yourself first!

Mindful Moments Coaster : Seek Everyday Magic

Mindful Moment Coasters are now available for purchase on Etsy, the perfect touch of North Coast vitamin sea to gift yourself or that someone special, don’t miss out!

(Also available for purchase at @Storybox)