This and That !

Hi Everyone.  It has been an interesting  month although it is not over yet of course. New website successfully launched with which I am more than happy with and it is building by the day with little goodies that I have previously wanted but was not able to implement.

I had an idea this month to see if Service personnel overseas would be interested in having a small photobook of their families back home. This would be a good time if they are unable to get home for Christmas. Not winning with one so far but Army said 'Good idea' but did not want to help with any marketing which is a shame. I am convinced that this idea is sound.

Off to a Joel Grimes seminar tonight in London. Joels has sometimes been known as a photographic illusionist, seeking to create images that are "larger than life." I can see why as his dramatic HDR images are very distinctive. Should be interesting.

Saw this great window the other day and it struck me that it would make an interesting background to a portrait image. As I "happened" to have my gear with me, Anne was a willing model and I press-ganged her into sitting. What the image does not show was the stepladder she had to climb to perch precariously at the top of the stairs !! What a  trooper :)

Finally there are now £50 gift Vouchers avaialble on my website for purchase against a photshoot or any other photographic products that I am can offer. You can buy these on-line. Christmas is coming - and dont we all know it !

New New New !

Hi Everyone. Bit late for spring cleaning but I have finally taken the plunge after a lot of pondering and rebuilt my website. One big step was to move my hosting servers. I was doing a fair bit of dodging about between three different organisations including the Domain Registar but happy to say that my emerging business is still breathing :) Nothing got lost in "cyber space" ! It all seems to work as well as my Email and GoogleApps so a big relief from here. As if that was not enough I have adopted a new logo and brand look which you will see. Dont ask me who she is - just someone out of my head, but at least she is now out of it. Interested to get any feedback on what anyone thinks. The new website is in HTML and allows me more flexibility to add little touches and tweaks such as a guestbook and nested links. Quite enjoyed re-visiting my old HTML coding skills which required a little brushing up but I did feel a bit geeky !

Have been working away quietly pushing the business in what I think is the right direction with a 6 monthly Mentoring program and a lot of background work. Even considered what my Personal Values were and found all directly or indirectly affect customers. Came up with seven which I hope you not mind if I briefly share with you. Surprising how powerful they are if you stick to them but it is not easy -

• Look after my health and well being ( if I dont do that, I cant do it for anyone else)

• Protect my family

• Have confidence in my own abilities ( yes....... its coming along )

• Never forget to enjoy life ( Too easy to sideline)

• Invest time in self development

• Treat people fairly

• Be polite whatever the circumstances ( Yes it's hard !)

Already joined a gym with a nice pool and had my first session....and I am still breathing. Never know, might be able to do some networking there once I get my breath !! Good start :)