Equestrian Photography.

Hey so some of you may know I am a photographer,

Over the years I have been well known locally as a wedding photographer. However I am actually experienced in many areas of photography, I thought I would today share some of my equine photography.

Please take a look and feel free to comment etc.

If you wanted to follow my work more here is the link to my Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/NEWImagesUK/

Nicola

Days Out: Wentworth Garden Centre.

This is not your typical garden centre. There is lots and lots to do. With the garden centre, shops, lovely cafe, Large gardens, and Farm there we spent about 4 hours here.

I have previously been here but only on a short visit and I had said I would like to go back when the weather was better to have a look around the gardens.

On arrival we went and paid our admission, this was £3 for 2 people and off we went. Picking up a map as we went. 

Once inside the gardens we attempted the Maze. I don't have the best of luck with mazes and I am scared I will get lost. (I have once been in a maze for 2 hours looking for the exit) This one wasn't too bad we were out in 15 mins.

Then as you are all probably aware I have a thing about benches, I not only take pictures of them but I love to sit and have a rest and enjoy my surroundings. Well there were lots of lovely benches and surroundings on this trip.

We spent about an hour in the gardens and had a nice time seeing all of the varying areas. Well worth the entry fees.

Then dinner time, off to the cafe we go, there is a large selection and at good prices. The food is not the quickest but is made to order so is very fresh and hot. With a large indoor and outdoor seating area. On this visit I had learnt that I like pomegranates but I don't like Pims. All finished off with A pot of tea and a Jam and Cream scone.

After this we went to the farm, the farm is £5 for 2 people and 40p for animal food. There are a number of animals. My favorites being of course the piggies followed by my friend the counting pony. Also inside the farm there is a children's play area that is not as busy due to being for people who have paid for farm entry.

The garden centre was well stocked, but I think the prices were quite high, (even for a garden centre) There was a local fruit and veg stall, butchers and a deli on site.

There are a number of things you can do in this area. I would give yourself a few hours if you wanted to do the whole centre. I will be going back.

http://www.wentworthgardencentre.co.uk/

Speak Soon

Nicola x

Do what makes you happy:

Do what makes you happy:

Over the last few weeks I have had a few things going off in my life. There are ups and downs for everyone and I think I have finally realised that you need to to what makes you happy. Whatever that may be sometimes you just need to forget everything else and have some you time.

I have wanted to embrace the good weather we have been having, I had some help to restore the garden to its former glory. They also helped me to build a bench. I have as a result this morning had an hour out in the warm sunshine with my favorite breakfast, music on the Ipad and a good cup of tea. I felt very relaxed and happy and only had to leave my spot to come and write my blog. 

I have found that when I am low I don't eat very well and as a result over the last month I have lost almost a stone in weight. I have however started to feel a bit better and I have started feeling hungry. Eating good food is another thing that makes me happy. I generally don't not eat anything, ill have anything in moderation. I do really enjoy my fruit and veg therefore if I want chocolate cake I will have it. On a shopping trip this week I had seen an cream tea on the menu. So you guessed it I had it, and it made me happy.

I am a typical girl, I love having a bath and pamper session and sitting on Netflix with a cheesy TV show. Sometimes it is good to simply have you time. I know it can be good to talk things out and not bottle up. But is is very good to simply sit and shut out any issues for a few hours clarity.

Friends make me happy, sometimes I feel like I am the one my friends come to when they need to talk and get things off their chest. I had been feeling like people were too busy to bother them with my problems. I have realised there are a few good true friends out there that are there no matter what or when you need them. I am very thankful to them for many things and I know you may be reading.

My house makes me happy, we were very lucky to inherit a house which enabled us to buy the lovely house we live in today. I take pride in my house and keeping it tidy and homely. I have been making sure things are in their place at the minute. Yes this may be a sign of my OCD creeping out and heaven forbid if a plug socket is not turned off. But doing these things help me feel at ease and then momentarily happy.

So whats the point in this blog, well I have waffled on a bit. I just wanted to say I am human I do have happy and sad times and there are lots of things we call all do that are personal to us that can make you happy. Wether it is a short term fix or a longer term result you need to find what makes you happy and cling to it.

Try not to let your feelings overwhelm you, sometimes life is hard and doesnt always look great. But take every day as it comes and slowly things should get better and you turn a corner. Its not always easy and some tough choices may have to be made, and not everyone may be happy with the path you choose but do what you feel is right and make yourself a priority. Its your right to be happy.

Nicola 

x

Days out : Wigfield Farm

Days out: Wigfield Farm

We went for a quick stop at a local farm, we were aiming just to pop by for some food on route to another location. But then we stopped and had a wander around. 

We ate in the cafeteria, the food was simple and just what we needed, I had a Jacket potato and Andy had homemade pie and mash.

There were a number of smaller animal enclosures, including fish, reptiles and members of the rodent family. Then outside there were larger animals including cattle, goats and pigs. Then finally around the corner were the alpacas and ponies.

All around were logos for Barnsley College, I am assuming there is some affiliation and maybe this is where the animal care courses are run? 

The Meerkats keeping warm.

The entry was £3 each and there was the option to by feed for the animals. I would suggest this is a good place for a stop off and a walk around for up to an hour. I had seen an outdoor children's play area.

The smiley Alpaca. 

I would suggest popping by on the way to somewhere else around the Barnsley/ Rotherham area. But that there is not enough to do there for a long period of time.

@WigfieldFarm

Me and Photography.

Hello again,

I thought I would share with you a little more about me and my hobby / sideline job. I have now for around 5 years been a wedding photographer.

I love my job as I appreciate how every wedding and event is different. From the couples, venues, dresses, guests. You name it, its different.

I currently take about 10 weddings a year and would love to have more. At the moment this is a sideline to my ‘proper job’.  My aim is in a few years to leave my current job and do photography full time. 

Within my ‘proper job' I cover product photography and then with my company its weddings and studio shoots. 

Then to make things worse, I love to get wrapped up warm and go out with my camera and take even more pictures. Such as going to our local wildlife park and snapping away. I'm not often in front of the camera.

If you are interested in taking a look at any of my images my gallery is here: 

http://www.new-images.co.uk/weddings.php

I am planning on adding more of my personal images to pinterest / instagram to give an outlet for them. Also I shall of course be taking images myself for within my product reviews.

Anyone that would like to know, I use mainly a Cannon 650D camera.

What are your passions? 

I can safely say my name is Nicola, and I am a Photo-taker-aholic.