In a recent poll, a third of British people said they would support local businesses for Christmas shopping this year. This heartwarming trend has inspired me to update my list of photographic gifts, tell you about a new project planned for Christmas Eve, and share with you the details of the two charities which have inspired me to give this year.
why not give a PRINT OF local artwork?
Over the past few years, I’ve been working with local residents to showcase the wonderful uniqueness of Harpenden and the fantastic community spirit. These are some of the projects we’ve produced together:
Phone or email to order your print
It’s easy. To order, click on the name of the artwork in bold below or phone pennybird and camera. (Last orders for Christmas - Wednesday 20th December).
Harpenden Doors and Harpenden Shoes are available in laboratory quality prints: A5 & A4 (£60), A3 (£75). Price includes delivery.
Harpenden Reds and Harpenden Dogs are available in laboratory quality prints: 8 x 10 (£50) and 16 x 20 inches (£80). Price includes delivery.
Harpenden FurCoatNoKnickers and Harpenden Letters are panoramic sizes and do not fit into standard frames. Prints start at £80 for longest side 22 inch, please ask for a quote if you would like a canvas or framed version.
Interested in reading a bit more? Have a look at my To Harpenden with Love page.
CHRISTMAS DOORS PROJECT
Yay the Festive Streets campaign by Playing Out St Albans District is on again during 2023.
This community project has inspired me to do a Harpenden Christmas Doors project. (Similar to the Harpenden Doors project shown above.)
Have your front door photographed for free and included in the project. If you feel like giving back, please make a donation to my 2023 chosen charity - the Hornbeamwood Hedgehog Sanctuary - run by Martin and Harriet Maylin. 100% of your donation will go to helping the rescue hedgehogs hibernate happily this winter.
SPECIAL HOG CHRISTMAS CARDS
Last year I created the cutest Christmas Cards (even if I say so myself) for the Hornbeamwood Hedgehog Sanctuary - if you need a card for the hedgehog lover in your life - click the button below.
241 Head shots for valentines day 2024
Feel the love | 20 min session | 2 digitals incl per session | Bring a partner or keep both digitals yourself | Extra digitals available for £35 each (half price) | Harpenden only.
head shots with love - first quarter 2024
If you (and someone you know) needs a new head shot for their business or social profile, why not book a slot on 14 February 2024 when I offer my Friends & Partners Valentine’s Day special? The 15-minute session (for two people) includes two finished digital images for only £69 (usually £138). Makes a perfect gift - for Christmas and Valentines Day - all in one go!
e-Gift Vouchers
Still stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers make wonderful presents, because loved photographs last for a lifetime. Sometimes longer. The digital images are licensed for unlimited personal use - which makes them potential gifts for others in the family too!
e-Gift vouchers do not expire. They can be purchased for any amount and be redeemed as part payment of any service, or for the complete service of the recipient’s choice.
happy christmas!
In my intro, I mentioned I have been supporting two charities this year. Our local hedgehog rescue centre and Mind - the mental health charity. Working with my brother’s ocean rowing team - Pacific Discovery - who rowed 2,800 miles across the Pacific to raise £100K for Mind has been an incredible experience. Learning more about mental health, and talking to some of the people who reached out to us, has raised my awareness of how many of us suffer from mental health challenges at times. If we don’t reach out to each other, visit the elderly, be kind to each other, the consequences can be devastating and Mind does an incredible job supporting those who find it within themselves to reach out. I want to thank the people whom I’ve spoken to on this journey, who have been so honest and open, sharing their stories to help others. You are all such an inspiration and you are making change happen with every word.
I am so grateful to all my clients and followers - your support is keeping me doing what makes me happiest. Wishing you a very festive season with lots of warmth and love and special times. You’re wonderful! I am so proud to see the story of your life journeys, your successes, on websites and on walls, told with my camera. It keeps me smiling, every day.
Thank you to the amazing people in my life!