Shades Of Autumn

November 11, 2024

It’s that time of year when those beautiful Autumn colours take over and the landscape becomes its own famous shade of golden hour 🍂

Here at Lavender Line Photography we love a dreamy sunset (something we are quite well known for), so what better than some Lavender Line Photography meets sunset vitamin sea colour palettes to help inspire your home decor this Autumn and Winter season! 🌅

Which colour palette matches your seasonal tone?

*Lavender Line Photography in shades of Autumn*

That Emerald Isle Magic!

March 18, 2023

Happy St Patrick’s Day Weekend! ☘️

It’s that time of year when all focus is back on the beautiful Emerald Isle and the stunning sites and locations it has to offer!

I may be a little biased, but it makes me so happy and proud to hear just how many people have fallen in love with our wee country, the special memories made with loved ones and how they can’t wait to come back and explore more of the island, recreating the magic!

It’s one of the most rewarding parts of my job, to see my photography prints make their way to new homes around the world and knowing that they are that special keepsake gift to mark an unforgettable trip. It’s a feeling that will never grow old!

*Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge : have you crossed it yet?*

*Reflection : Dublin’s famous Ha’Penny Bridge*

*The North Coast : it doesn’t get much better than a north coast sunset!*

*To Moher : the famous Cliffs of Moher, County Clare*

From Belfast to Dublin, the Giant’s Causeway to the Cliffs of Moher, Five Finger Strand to Whitepark Bay and the Cavehill to the Mourne Mountains…just to name a few! There is a little something for everyone to celebrate their love for the Emerald Isle!

So, why not treat yourself or a loved one to a favourite Lavender Line Photography print this St Patrick’s Day Weekend with some Northern Ireland and Ireland best sellers!

Puttin' On The Glitz

March 1, 2023

‘What did you do all day? Dream’ - Seeker

Goodbye February, Hello March! So, after two weeks of unexpected downtime thanks to catching that little known virus that has been doing the rounds since March 2020, I am finally getting myself back on track and in the planning stages of a new photography series. Although it has been around ten days since testing negative, I have found that I am still struggling at times with my energy levels, bouts of tiredness and concentration. I guess it’s true what they say about that brain fog!

As it had left me feeling quite low and uninspired I decided to enroll in the lovely Jenny’s @Nordic_Stories online community where she shares a behind the scenes look at how she creates her beautiful images. I have been following Jenny for awhile now and always find her work so refreshing. I don’t know what it is about that Nordic style, but I find myself being more and more drawn to it, a moment of calm in an ever-changing, fast paced world.

*Be sure to follow Jenny’s beautiful storytelling :* *@nordic_stories*

I think it’s important as a creative to look for new sources of inspiration, to being open to learning new skills and to approach projects with a new way of thinking. It’s then that you find the ideas and creativeness begin to flow again freely… which leads me to my new project!

*New Project Vision Board : Inspired by* *@HorizonFound’s teachings at The Photographers Path, Created on Canva, Images sourced from* *Pinterest*

I want to create a photography series that combines my love of vintage with my love of beaches (my take on calm versus fast-pace). I can picture it in my head, the shots that I want to capture but I’m not completely sure how it will turn out. That’s what makes photography so exciting, not knowing if and how certain elements will come together, but finding a way to make it work to get that all important shot!

*Some Lavender Line Photography Ocean favourites!*

So stick around and let’s see how it all comes together!

Dream. Believe. Achieve

January 19, 2023

‘Because you believed, it happened’

Kicking off 2023 with another business goal of mine ticked off the list : 500 Etsy sales! I think it’s important as a small business owner to celebrate all wins no matter how big or how small they may seem! Although it took a little longer than ticking it off my 2021-2022 list, it makes me so happy to know that even in these difficult financial times we find ourselves in with a cost of living crisis, people are still connecting with my photography. It really is true what they say, whenever you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance!

So, here is to chasing dreams and ticking off that next business goal!

‘Success is a series of small wins’

Dream. Believe. Achieve

A Moment With Lavender Line

November 9, 2022

“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” - Anita Desai

I’m taking a different approach to Wanderlust Wednesday today and sharing some best selling prints that have made their new home in countries such as America, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden to name a few. It’s what I look forward to most; seeing what print has caught the attention of the client, the story behind their print purchase and the country that is next to pin on my sales map. It makes it even more special when it is a print from home and seeing the love that people have for our beautiful coastline as well as the memories it holds. It’s a feeling that will never get old!

Below are just some of those LLP favourites!

*Whitepark Waves : A touch of those Whitepark Bay waves to give that hit of vitamin sea!*

*To The Pier : It’s a written rule that you must stand here to appreciate the view when visiting Ballycastle Beach!*

Golden Hour Mournes : A must-visit sunset location!

*Ballycastle Blues : It’s hard not to fall in love with North Coast views like this!*

Do you own a Lavender Line best seller? I’d love to see how it has settled into its new home! #LavenderLineAtHome

Love From Stockholm

May 23, 2022

It seemed only right that after an unforgettable trip to the beautiful city of Stockholm that I create an exciting new photography series based on some of my favourite Stockholm scenes! From Gamla Stan to Sodermalm, first morning light to colourful night and many cobbled streets and lakes along the way… there is a little something for everyone!

*Introducing the newest city print to the Travelling Squares Series; Hello Stockholm!*

*Love From Stockholm : Sodermalm Moments*

*Love From Stockholm : Stockholm Nights*

Do you have a favourite print or would you like to see a certain scene added to Love From Stockholm series? These are just some of the prints available to purchase for your home decor or to gift that someone special with a real love for this beautiful city! Be sure to check Love From Stockholm on Etsy to see more!

Escape The Ordinary

November 14, 2021

Hello November!

Two weeks ago saw the return of my first official post-covid craft fair in the exciting new Banana Block Belfast with East Block Bazaar! It felt so good to be out there again and interacting with people, something that I have really missed during this pandemic. I have always really enjoyed talking to people about my work and the memories that it brings forward for them of a certain time / location. I have also found that craft fairs are a great way to plan ahead for future print series and learning exactly what it is that people want to see in print.

The support for Banana Block and our first craft fair was incredible, it felt like life was somewhat normal again with the hustle and bustle. The sun was shining, the music (curtsey of @SoundAdviceBelfast) playing and the excitement everyone had made it a craft fair to remember! A huge thank you to everyone who decided to spend their Saturday with us at East Block Bazaar and to those who made Lavender Line Photography purchases, each and every sale really does mean so much and is so appreciated.

If you have made a Lavender Line purchase then please feel free to share it in its new home with hashtag #LavenderLineHomeDecor, I would love to see!