Lara Jane Thorpe Photography

07/09/2026

03/09/2026

📸 — A photography trip to Cuba 🇨🇺
Travel photography is where I truly fell in love with photography — capturing the stories, people, colours and everyday moments of life in faraway places.
It’s also where I continue to challenge myself, develop new skills and keep my passion for photography growing.
Today, I’m taking a look back at some of my favourite food photographs from an incredible trip to Cuba. From vibrant street food to food being sold on the streets and people simply enjoying local food — these images capture a little taste of Cuban life through my lens. 🌴🍽️
And there’s an extra special reason these photographs mean so much to me…
Three of these images were shortlisted for the World Food Photography Awards — a truly world-renowned photography award. To have my work recognised alongside so many talented photographers from around the world was an incredibly proud moment. 🏆📸
Travel, food, people and storytelling — these are the moments that continue to inspire me behind the camera.
In a trip with Creative Escapes

02/09/2026

A new academic year is just around the corner… so why not start thinking about your next steps for September 2027? 🎓✨

Join us for our upcoming open event at our Kingston Maurward Campus on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

Choose from two sessions:
🕔 5.15pm
🕡 6.15pm

Come along to explore the campus, discover our courses and find out more about what Coastland College has to offer. You will arrive and receive a welcome talk and you will then go on a tour of your course area interest.

Please book one ticket per person via TicketSource. This helps us keep an eye on numbers and make sure everyone has the best possible experience on the evening 👉https://www.ticketsource.com/coastland-college/t-ldeekvg

We can't wait to welcome you! 💚

02/09/2026

A new academic year is just around the corner… so why not start thinking about your next steps for September 2027? 🎓✨

Join us for our upcoming open event at our Weymouth Campus on Tuesday 29th September.

Choose from two sessions:
🕔 5.15pm
🕡 6pm

Come along to explore the campus, discover our courses and find out more about what Coastland College has to offer. You will arrive and receive a welcome talk and you will then go on a tour of your course area interest.

Please book one ticket per person via TicketSource. This helps us keep an eye on numbers and make sure everyone has the best possible experience on the evening 👉https://www.ticketsource.com/coastland-college/t-njmmkvn

We can't wait to welcome you! 💚

01/09/2026

🍂 Picnic season might be coming to an end, but you might still be craving these…

Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Sausage Rolls - your new favourite savoury treat!

Made using our Organic Puff Pastry - the only organic puff pastry supplier in the UK.

Simply mix your sausage meat with sun-dried tomato, basil and seasoning, wrap in puff pastry, glaze and bake at 210°C for 25–30 mins until golden.

Crispy. Flaky. Full of flavour.

Shop our pastry via the link in our bio.

01/09/2026

I had such a great time photographing one of Weymouth’s biggest events of the year — the incredible The Dorset Seafood Festival l!📸🦐
Back in its traditional setting around Weymouth’s historic harbour, the festival once again brought thousands of people to our beautiful seaside town — and I loved being there to capture it all.
From people enjoying great food and drinks, to friends and families soaking up the atmosphere, there was so much to photograph. 🍽️🍻
I particularly loved capturing:
📸 The buzz and energy of the festival
🌊 Weymouth’s stunning historic harbour setting
👨‍🍳 Our fantastic local chefs creating incredible food
🥂 The people, laughter and moments that make the event so special
As a food and lifestyle photographer, events like this are exactly what I love — capturing the atmosphere, the people and all those little moments that tell the story of an amazing day.
A huge thank you to the Dorset Seafood Festival team and In The Bag PR for putting on such a fantastic event.
I can't wait to do it all again next year! 🙌

28/08/2026

My lovely niece Luna, keeping us all in check earlier this month 😍

28/08/2026

Did you know? 🌿

Dorset Pastry is the only producer of Organic Puff Pastry in the United Kingdom.

Hand-folded in the heart of Dorset, made with just five simple ingredients and Soil Association certified - there is nothing else quite like it.

Shop at the link in our bio.

26/08/2026

It’s been a real pleasure working with Square over the past couple of years, creating a collection of images that showcase everything this vibrant destination has to offer.

From the amazing independent businesses and restaurants to entertainment, events and the people who bring the square to life, the photography has been used across press, social media and website campaigns to help tell the story of Brewery Square.

Lifestyle photography is all about capturing authentic moments — real people, real interactions and real environments — creating imagery that helps businesses connect with their audiences in a more meaningful way.

It’s always fantastic to see how these images come to life across different platforms, and I’m proud to have played a part in showcasing what makes Brewery Square so special. 📸