How to cope when you’re not overly confident

Mothers, why do you get up early every morning when your family stay in bed sleeping? When it comes to your household, there are definitely easier jobs; jobs that bring less heartache and worry. So why did you choose to look after your little ones? What pushes you onwards? What makes you pause at the doorway to their bedrooms and keep battling on through the weary days?

The answers obvious – motherhood isn’t just about cooking chef-like meals or keeping a tidy house. It’s about love; feeling the heartbeat of the person you’re raising; unconditional love forever.

By nurturing your little one, by sharing your life experiences, you set them on the path to happiness and resilience. [Read more…]

Here’s my ode to Holly. She’s da bomb.

What I really mean, is that she’s really, really good at what she does.

After reading my glorious review from a fellow photographer, I thought I’d share some behind the scene pictures to explain why I admire Holly so much.

 I cannot begin to thank Amanda enough. She was brilliant from start to finish and I absolutely love the photos she took of me. If you’re thinking of having a session with her, just do it – You will not regret it!

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Isle of Wight Makeover Experience

There are lots of photographers I admire, and Holly is one of them. You can see her wedding portfolio here LINK. Some people might wonder about my sanity, why would I invite a fellow photographer to my house to take part in my Livingroom Portrait Series?

Simply put, I like Holly. A lot. I’ve stalked followed her on social media for quite some time: I’ve sent her well wishes for her marriage; supported her through fitness goals and applauded her successful photography business.   [Read more…]

Photographer Isle of Wight | Living room Portraits

Rejecting all the below photos seems a tad silly now. Two weeks ago, I sifted and sorted which photographs to share with Charlene and only selected one. Now, the below series is one of the most popular from this two hour portrait session in my Living Room, Ryde.

As a photographer, do you sometimes feel under-whelmed with your own art work? Do you sometimes blame yourself for not making progress, and not understanding the how behind why some pictures work and others fail?

Remember, we are all on the same journey. Every photographer was once a beginner. Fumbling with camera buttons, reading the manual and throwing it down in disgust. Step back. Look through your Lightroom catalogue and celebrate your progress. Seek out your successes and be proud of your creations.

Trapping yourself in negative comparisons only damages your ability to reach out and take risks. Be kind to yourself (and dampen the critical inner voice).

This is the second or third time I’ve tried to use this model dress (bought from a charity shop earlier in the year). Not satisfied, I’m already planning my next shoot: this time with different settings, backdrops and expressions. If I’d allowed my disheartening experience back in January limit my progress, Charlene wouldn’t be enjoying these photographs today.

Refusing to allow failure to dictate my creative journey, I may have a long way to go, but I prefer to look back at where I started. All that really matters? That you enjoy the process.

“I would highly recommend Amanda for her kindness, honestly and ability to make a model feel relaxed,”

I’m happy to share the kind of tasty tips that other photographers keep as their trade secrets. Be sure to dip right in and share how I can help you today.

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Amanda Herbert | Isle of Wight
Email: info@amandaherbert.com