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As a lifestyle photographer, I use my surroundings to create images of whatever I am asked to capture. This is what I love doing best, challenging myself to be creative to find interesting and flattering angles as well as backgrounds.

Here is an example of some cufflinks I photographed last week.

My first official day back in the office this year. It will be hard to beat 2015 as it was a rather special one, having been awarded the 2014 Best Licentiate by the British Institute of Professional Photography. Thank you again to everyone who has been part of this amazing journey. Here's looking forward to many new challenges. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2016.

I had the honour of being invited to a Champagne tea reception at Cliveden House in Berkshire recently. What a treat!

Such an fine example of an English country house. I loved the luggage trolleys and the beautiful luggage storage containers, which were clad in leather. The quality and craftsmanship of this building and its interior has to be seen to be believed. Would highly recommend as the service was impeccable too, but might need to win the lottery before hiring the entire venue at £38k!

Nothing quite like Olympia to get you into the festive mood...

I'm not sure why some people prefer the summertime for equine lifestyle shoots. Personally, I feel winter has a magic of its own and many of my most successful images have been shot during this time of year. Although it wasn't cold enough for hats and scarves, which I feel make great accessories, I just love the light, especially in these images from today. A snow shoot is on my Christmas wish list!

My idea of a fun evening!

Having played with fire a few weeks ago photographing the Tikis' Torches, now it's the turn of water...

What a perfect night for the Ockley Society to celebrate its 30th anniversary! Thank you to the team who organise all the events that make this village such a special community.

Looking forward to seeing lots of familiar and new faces at the Farlington School Christmas Fair this year. This will be the third time I have my stand here. Do come and say hello.

Capel Camera Club arranged a shoot with the amazing fire dancers The Tikis' Torches last night. Here's one of my favourite shots of the evening...

As a portrait photographer, you are taught it's important to practise being in front of the camera on a regular basis. This is especially difficult for someone who hides behind the camera as she's the least photogenic person on the planet. This is my attempt on a bad hair day. So prefer being on the other side!

I've finally managed to find the time to read the amazing story of Valegro Champion Horse. I never thought I would see the day that Britain would be a force to be reckoned with in the dressage world, having had to move to Germany to learn about dressage as a teenager as there was nowhere in this country to train at the time.

I'm so proud to have one of my photos published in this book, however small. The first time I photographed this horse was at the 2011 Olympia World Cup qualifier. Nobody knew much about either Charlotte Dujardin or Blueberry except that they must be good as they were mentored by Britain's most talented rider at the time, Carl Hester.

I remember looking at the images from Olympia and thinking how correct this horse was working, how balanced he was and powerful, not to mention harmonious. It was especially obvious in a shot I captured of one of their pirouettes. He is the greatest dressage horse of all time without question, thanks to Carl and Charlotte and everyone else who has been part of his journey. Just amazing.

So exciting to see one of my images from Hickstead of Lucy Pincus in action being used life size by Sue Carson Saddles.

My framers have called to ask for permission to reproduce my new sample frame for them to use at trade shows and in their brochure.

There's nothing like receiving recognition for your work from a company that makes frames for many of the country's leading professionals. Feeling extremely honoured!

What a fabulous afternoon for a photo shoot with Nigel, his gorgeous Irish hunter Jasper and characterful hound Bruno. It is always such an honour to capture special relationships and this was no exception.

I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding at the stunning venue of Brasenose College in Oxford last weekend. So spoilt for choice as regards locations!

Please visit my wedding gallery to view a selection of images from the day. Here is one of my favourites.

I had the pleasure of photographing the 19-year-old 14hh New Forest pony Rikki and his rider, the 16-year-old Olivia Moriano, yesterday. What a lovely partnership and such a gorgeous family. Can't wait to process the rest, but here's a sneak peek of this combination who have already represented Italy on the international stage at dressage.

Love playing around with my little Fuji X100T on walks. This is such a fun camera that produces phenomenal quality images. Here is some bulrush captured using the neutral density filter and a slow shutter speed.

What a beautiful day yesterday turned out to be for the most stunning wedding at All Saints Benhilton Church in Sutton and Hartsfield Manor. Many congratulations to the lovely couple Mr & Mrs Le Bihan. Here's a sneak peek.

I have the fortune of walking past this restored windmill most days, which is situated in the most idyllic English countryside location. The vast meadow it sits in gives my hounds the most wonderful chance to run like the wind, something they rather enjoy and is a joy to behold.