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Now that the sun is shining (where I am in the world anyway!), I will taking more fashion shots outdoors.  Don't get me wrong; summer sun can be harsh and throw up a load of problems like glare and my models always get a slight case of squinty eye!

I find that the sun coupled with a shaded spot is a fantastic light for natural and bright photographs.  Under a tree is ideal.  

Quick tip - do not be afraid to use flash even though the sun is shining to counteract an extremely bright background - otherwise all you will be left with is a silhouette!

Will you be taking more shots outside now the weather is getting better?

I certainly will, I don't have my own lighting so it's so much simpler to go with aunatural lighting from the sun. I love brightness and when the sun is shiny it is so colourful outside. You can see from my shots that they are mostly done outside.

I love have a background to work with. And outdoors you can find some gorgeous settings. I have planned to go away to the Lake District for a shoot over the weeks starting 21st July but it seems that i am going to spend that time moving into my new house!

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That sounds wonderful!

The colour saturation is high when the sun is out.  I have also been moving home, so I haven't had the energy to do much lately but the camera is coming out this weekend!  x

My camera is going to be taking shots of the new house!!  I can't wait. Moving in on the 11th now. So very very soon.

Moving from my parents to a Three bedroom terrace in Norwich. Party time!

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Sounds amazing to me!  I have been in my place for a week or two and everything is still boxed up!x

We've got loads to do! Haven't even started packing and we move in this Friday. Going to be lovely being so close to exciting new locations for photographs. I went on a shoot yesterday hoping it would be wonderful and summer but of course it rained.

We got absolutely soaked!!