28/07/2025
T/W Grief and loss
It’s been over a year since I last showed up here. It’s been the hardest year to date..
Late last year, my
Mum died after a debilitating illness. And nothing has been the same without her, I feel like I’m learning how to exist all over again. Grief isn’t just sadness; it’s a complete reshaping of who you are. It sneaks into everything.
It changes how you see the world and how you move through your days.
And it doesn’t stop for real life. I still have to be a mum too. I still have to show up for my daughter, who is growing and achieving so much—things I know my mum would have been so proud to witness. It breaks my heart that she isn’t here to celebrate with us, that I can’t call her to tell her the little things, the big things, all of it. There’s an emptiness in those moments, even in the joy.
I’ve also watched close friends walk through the same kind of loss recently, and it’s heartbreaking to know how universal this pain is. We all lose people we love, yet grief can feel so isolating.
To my clients—thank you for your patience, for sticking with me even when I went quiet, capturing your weddings has been an absolute joy.
To those who checked in, who sent a message, who reminded me that I wasn’t alone—thank you. I appreciate you more than I can say. Your kindness has meant everything.
One thing grief has taught me is just how important it is to hold onto the moments that matter. The quiet ones, the joyful ones, the ones that tell the story of who we are and who we love. Looking back at the images I captured last year, I see them differently now—not just as photographs, but as proof of love.
I’m looking forward to stepping back into the world of social media soon to share all the incredible weddings Ive had this year…
