(Self) Love

It’s only a few days since Valentine’s Day but I wanted to continue with the theme of love.
I talk to lots of couples about their wedding plans, but in amongst the discussion about the number of guests and the choice of venue, a common concern comes up time and again ‘I’m not very photogenic’ or ‘I hate the way I look in pictures’ and saddest of all ‘I’m just not very good-looking’. It’s so upsetting to hear this from brides (and grooms) and I hear it far too often.

When I am taking peoples pictures I get asked a lot if I have some magic tricks to make people look thinner, curvier, taller etc The truth is that, yes, I do have a lot of weird and wonderful techniques which can do those things; but the one thing I can’t change is how you feel about yourself.

Unlike in previous weeks where I’ve been able to offer a fab supplier or some useful advice, there isn’t a perfect solution to improve how you feel about yourself. The best advice I can offer is that like all relationships, the one you have with yourself needs time, effort and above all else love.