I just wanted to say how blown away I am by the photos, I've been really
emotional since I've been looking at them. Deborah cried at the gallery
photos, and Vicky cried at the slide show - do you often get this response?
How do I put into words what I'm feeling?
I don't know how you managed to get such a calm and restful feeling in the
preparation photos - Lydia does not come across as being bubbly and excited
but that's not her - instead you have really caught the essence of the
quiet, peaceful inner happiness that she often doesn't show to the outside
world (partly because she is very quiet and reserved and partly because the
busyness and stress of everyday life in London as a working mother take
over). She doesn't wear her heart on her sleeve, except with Felix, but
there is so much emotion in the photos. What magic happens when you look
through the lens? Is it your perception and connection with your clients,
who rapidly become friends rather than clients, or is it something from your
heart and beliefs that spills over and enables them to respond in a similar
way - or a combination of both? Whatever it is, you instantly gained such
trust from Lydia, Luke and Felix that they were able to let their
awkwardness and inhibitions go in front of the camera. I'm touched by the
vulnerability and love and happiness that your relationship with them, and
the way you work on the day, allowed them the confidence and freedom to
express.