Happy International Women’s Day!
I’m very fortunate to be surrounded by the best group of women who not only inspire me on a daily basis, but who also encourage me to be the best version of myself. So here is to always believing in yourself, to pushing those boundaries and to achieving those goals!
We got this ladies!
With International Women’s Day fast approaching and Mother’s Day just two weeks away, I wanted to have a special print ready for both occasions! It can sometimes be difficult knowing what to surprise the important women in our lives with, so this year I thought a sunset typography print would make the perfect gift and addition to any home!
Inspired by the beautiful words of Beau Taplin and the rolling sunset waves of Carnlough Beach, I have created two typography prints; one a limited edition print playing with lens flare to give that special touch of golden hour, and the other focusing on that sense of calmness.
Which one would you pick?
‘Unstoppable’ - A Limited Edition print with just 5 available to purchase
‘She Was Unstoppable’ - A sense of calming waves available in 3 different print sizes
P O R T V I E W O P E N D A Y
In honour of International Women's Day this coming week, the lovely Rachel from Storybox will be officially opening her beautiful new studio on Saturday 11th march 10am - 2pm! To celebrate this exciting new Storybox chapter and women in business, Innocent Chaos, Lynette Murray Hair and myself will be opening up our studio doors too!
If you are in the Belfast area, or fancy a trip to the city then why not come along and see where that small business magic happens at the stunning Portview Trade Centre!
‘And she continued’ - a successful woman
Image by @storybox
If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen yesterday’s post about an exciting new stockist for Lavender Line Photography, a post that I should have shared back in October but it somehow slipped my mind!
Where you can keep up-to-date with all things Lavender Line Photography!
Back in October the lovely Vicki from @2020Art contacted me about stocking some of my North Coast print favourites as greetings cards in GIFTED, the sister store of the fab 2020 Art. I’m not one who finds it easy to put myself out there (something that I am slowly overcoming), so to have a third stockist of my work is a very surreal feeling! I find it hard to push myself out of that comfort zone at times, that fear of comparison and rejection sometimes taking over and making it difficult to reach out to other businesses. That’s why I am incredibly grateful to have businesses such as @Storybox, @2020Gifted and @VisitCausewayCoastAndGlens who have gotten in touch with me and now stock Lavender Line Photography.
Those North Coast photography print favourites now available as Greetings Cards!
A touch of North Coast vitamin sea to send to that someone special to let them know that you are thinking of them!
It’s somewhat comforting to know that I am not the only small business owner to feel this way, that we all suffer from imposter syndrome from time to time, but know that in order to succeed we have to push those boundaries and step out of those comfort zones.
So, here is to stepping into the unknown, to believing in yourself and your work, and knowing that you bring something exciting to the world with your craft!
Share Your Magic!
‘What did you do all day? Dream’ - Seeker
Goodbye February, Hello March! So, after two weeks of unexpected downtime thanks to catching that little known virus that has been doing the rounds since March 2020, I am finally getting myself back on track and in the planning stages of a new photography series. Although it has been around ten days since testing negative, I have found that I am still struggling at times with my energy levels, bouts of tiredness and concentration. I guess it’s true what they say about that brain fog!
As it had left me feeling quite low and uninspired I decided to enroll in the lovely Jenny’s @Nordic_Stories online community where she shares a behind the scenes look at how she creates her beautiful images. I have been following Jenny for awhile now and always find her work so refreshing. I don’t know what it is about that Nordic style, but I find myself being more and more drawn to it, a moment of calm in an ever-changing, fast paced world.
Be sure to follow Jenny’s beautiful storytelling : @nordic_stories
I think it’s important as a creative to look for new sources of inspiration, to being open to learning new skills and to approach projects with a new way of thinking. It’s then that you find the ideas and creativeness begin to flow again freely… which leads me to my new project!
New Project Vision Board : Inspired by @HorizonFound’s teachings at The Photographers Path, Created on Canva, Images sourced from Pinterest
I want to create a photography series that combines my love of vintage with my love of beaches (my take on calm versus fast-pace). I can picture it in my head, the shots that I want to capture but I’m not completely sure how it will turn out. That’s what makes photography so exciting, not knowing if and how certain elements will come together, but finding a way to make it work to get that all important shot!
From Pinterest to Pinboard
Some Lavender Line Photography Ocean favourites!
So stick around and let’s see how it all comes together!
‘Because you believed, it happened’
Kicking off 2023 with another business goal of mine ticked off the list : 500 Etsy sales! I think it’s important as a small business owner to celebrate all wins no matter how big or how small they may seem! Although it took a little longer than ticking it off my 2021-2022 list, it makes me so happy to know that even in these difficult financial times we find ourselves in with a cost of living crisis, people are still connecting with my photography. It really is true what they say, whenever you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance!
So, here is to chasing dreams and ticking off that next business goal!
‘Success is a series of small wins’
Dream. Believe. Achieve
‘It Comes And Goes In Waves’
If you know me then you will know that I am someone who loves a quote and finding those little words of wisdom on days when you aren’t feeling so great. It was this that made me think about my work and how I could incorporate the two elements together to bring forward a photography typography range with some pick-me-up phrases and sunset scenes to create 5 little pick-me-up greeting cards.
It Comes And Goes In Waves : perfect for those with a love of those rolling waves
From Find Me Where The Waves Are to Life Is Better At the Beach, This Must Be The Place to Go Lightly and It Comes And Goes In Waves, there is a little something for everyone to let them know that you are thinking of them!
Go Lightly : perfect for those Breakfast At Tiffany’s fans
Find Me Where The Waves Are : perfect for those with a love of vitamin sea
Little-Pick-Me-Ups are now available for purchase on Etsy individually or as a set. Which would you choose to send that someone special, and are there any phrases that you would like to see for future card designs?
“Winter is not a season, it's a celebration” - Anamika Mishra
I can’t believe that we are into mid-November already! It’s been a busy few weeks at Lavender Line HQ and getting ready for Christmas at the studio! If you follow @LavenderLinePhotography on Instagram you will have seen that the decorations are well underway and will be available for purchase very soon! I have also been working on a winter print series which means you will soon be able to add some of your favourite locations in a winter style to your home decor!
Below is a sneak peek of some winter scenes coming to Lavender Line Photography next week!
‘Amsterdam Nights’ - Coming Soon
‘A Radio City Christmas’ - Coming Soon
‘Winter Wanderings’ - Coming Soon
There is also a very special Limited Edition Winter print ready and waiting for its new home! ‘In The Air’ was taken on a flight back from a magical trip to Stockholm and captures my first Scandinavian sunset.
There are just 5 available for purchase and a special coupon code below to make for the perfect gift this Christmas, don’t miss out!
‘In The Air (Somewhere Over Stockholm)’ - 16x12” Limited Edition Print
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” - Anita Desai
I’m taking a different approach to Wanderlust Wednesday today and sharing some best selling prints that have made their new home in countries such as America, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden to name a few. It’s what I look forward to most; seeing what print has caught the attention of the client, the story behind their print purchase and the country that is next to pin on my sales map. It makes it even more special when it is a print from home and seeing the love that people have for our beautiful coastline as well as the memories it holds. It’s a feeling that will never get old!
Below are just some of those LLP favourites!
Whitepark Waves : A touch of those Whitepark Bay waves to give that hit of vitamin sea!
To The Pier : It’s a written rule that you must stand here to appreciate the view when visiting Ballycastle Beach!
Golden Hour Mournes : A must-visit sunset location!
Ballycastle Blues : It’s hard not to fall in love with North Coast views like this!
Do you own a Lavender Line best seller? I’d love to see how it has settled into its new home! #LavenderLineAtHome
Goodbye October, Hello November!
It’s that exciting time of year when I reveal the next calendar to hit Lavender Line Photography! Calendar 2023 marks what I think is now my 5th photography calendar and made up of 12 Lavender Line Northern Ireland favourites. From Ballycastle to Ballintoy, Portstewart to Downhill… there is a little something for everyone with a love of the Emerald Isle! Not only a Calendar, but come the end of 2023 you will have 12 5x5” mini scenes to display proudly in your home decor. A perfect way to add a touch of Northern Ireland!
Why not add a touch of Northern Ireland to your 2023!
From Pans Rock to Portstewart
No January blues with Calendar 2023
Calendar 2023 is now available for purchase here or if you are in the Belfast area then why not come have a browse at Lavender Line Photography HQ! Don’t miss out, limited stock!