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    2017/18 Winter Season Highlights

    4th May 201816th April 2018

    As an ex-seasonaire, I still see my year as being divided up into a winter and a summer season. And since the winter season has pretty much finished now, I thought now would be a

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  • Wedding Planning

    Lapland Elopement Inspiration

    16th April 201816th April 2018

    Being an adventure wedding photographer, I spend a lot of time thinking about different adventure wedding and elopement ideas. In the last year, I’ve visited Finnish Lapland twice, and I think that a Lapland elopement

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    4 Reasons Lapland Is The Perfect Destination For A Romantic Getaway

    22nd December 201714th December 2017

    You might think I’ve gone mad, but I’m going to put it out there. I think Lapland is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway, whether you have a week or just a long weekend. From

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    Winter Season 2016/2017 Highlights

    28th April 201718th August 2017

    The ski resorts have closed their lifts and the snow has almost completely melted making way for green meadows and blossoming flowers. Another winter has been and gone, so I thought I’d take a look

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    Postcards From Lapland

    17th February 201718th December 2017

    Having not had a white Christmas in the Alps for the last few years, last boxing day I decided that if the snow wasn’t coming to us, we would go to it. Plus, I’d been

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    • Instagram Adventures

    • Happy (or should I say hoppy) Easter!⁣ ⁣ Here's me trying to sneak up on my two bunnies for Easter cuddles (which they really hate!).
    • The final of the original set of LNT principles is perhaps one of the ones that is the most regularly broken.⁣ ⁣ Be Considerate Of Other Visitors⁣ ⁣ Sometimes as photographers, it's easy to get in to the frame of mind that because we are with a couple, that we should get dibs on the best spots. But whether you're a professional photographer with an expensive camera or a tourist with an iPad, you both have the right to enjoy the experience of being in nature.⁣ ⁣ #leavenotrace #LNT #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #youdidnotsleepthere #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #adventurephotographer #ethicalphotographer #ethicalphotography #mountainelopement #adventuresession #lovenature #nature #protectourplanet ⁣#adventuresession #austrianalps #lovetirol #everyoneoutside #neverstopexploring #elopeineurope⁣ #mountainwedding #austriawedding #austriaelopement⁣ #dolomiteselopement #dolomites #dolomitesphotographer⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣
    • I'm a huge animal lover. In fact, sometimes I think I love animals more than I love people ;-)⁣ ⁣ But in all seriousness, no.6 of the LNT (Leave No Trace) principles is all about respecting wildlife.⁣ ⁣ Approaching animals and feeding them can change their behaviour and damage their digestive system. And when we are outside, often we are in their space, not the other way around. Make sure you keep your distance from all wildlife, even if they are the ones who approach you, especially during times such as mating seasons or when they are with their young.⁣ ⁣ In Tirol I've seen it with my own eyes where people think that the cows in the meadows are ok to approach and stroke. Just because the hiking trails go through their pastures, it doesn't mean they are friendly and happy to be touched. As we discovered with Melanie & Jesse, even a curious cow can be a bit scary when they decide the bouquet looks like food, so it's best to leave them well alone and keep your distance.⁣ ⁣ #leavenotrace #LNT #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #youdidnotsleepthere #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #adventurephotographer #ethicalphotographer #ethicalphotography #mountainelopement #adventuresession #lovenature #nature #protectourplanet ⁣#adventuresession #austrianalps #lovetirol #everyoneoutside #neverstopexploring #elopeineurope⁣ #mountainwedding #austriawedding #austriaelopement⁣ ⁣ ⁣
    • LNT principle number 5 - Minimise campfire impact⁣ ⁣ Campfire photo sessions are super cute. But before you start building yourself a campfire, there are a few things you should know:⁣ ⁣ - Check whether camp fires are allowed in the area you are in. Especially in dry and wooded areas campfires are forbidden due to the high risk of forest fires.⁣ - Where possible, use a camping stove rather than building a fire⁣ - Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, pits or mounds.⁣ - Make sure to completely extinguish the fire before you leave before scattering the ashes.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #leavenotrace #LNT #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #youdidnotsleepthere #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #adventurephotographer #ethicalphotographer #ethicalphotography #mountainelopement #adventuresession #lovenature #nature #protectourplanet ⁣#adventuresession #austrianalps #lovetirol #everyoneoutside #neverstopexploring #elopeineurope⁣ #mountainwedding #austriawedding #austriaelopement⁣
    • Have you ever seen a cool rock or some beautiful wildflowers and wanted to take some home with you?⁣ ⁣ I'll admit that I'm totally guilty of this. When we first visited Iceland I found some dried lava at the side of the road and I kept it as a souvenir. Because I'll be honest, I didn't know any better.⁣ I didn't know about the Leave No Trace principles because it's not really something that is talked about enough in many circles.⁣ ⁣ But the 4th LNT principle recommends you to leave everything as you found it, i.e:⁣ ⁣ - Leave rocks, plants or any other natural objects alone.⁣ - Look but don't touch any historical artifacts⁣ - Don't build structures, furniture or dig tranches⁣ ⁣ Can you imagine if everyone who ever visited Iceland took home a piece of lava? It would have a huge impact on the environment. ⁣ ⁣ #leavenotrace #LNT #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #youdidnotsleepthere #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #adventurephotographer #ethicalphotographer #ethicalphotography #mountainelopement #adventuresession #lovenature #nature #protectourplanet ⁣#adventuresession #austrianalps #lovetirol #everyoneoutside #neverstopexploring #elopeineurope #icelandelopement #icelandwedding #icelandphotographer⁣
    • We're up to number 3 in our Leave No Trace lessons, and today it's all about waste.⁣ ⁣ That means taking EVERYTHING home with you. Most people are now pretty clued up about the impacts of plastic waste, but all waste (even food & other biodegradable waste) should be taken away at the end of your adventure and disposed of properly. ⁣ ⁣ Whilst food waste might seem pretty innocent, did you know for example, that a banana skin can take up to 2 years to decompose? And that tissue that you think is biodegradable - that could take up to 3 years to decompose. ⁣ ⁣ Not only is waste unsightly for other visitors, but it also poses a danger to local wildlife who might get caught in it or try to eat it.⁣ ⁣ #leavenotrace #LNT #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #youdidnotsleepthere #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #adventurephotographer #ethicalphotographer #ethicalphotography #mountainelopement #adventuresession #lovenature #nature #protectourplanet ⁣#adventuresession #austrianalps #lovetirol #everyoneoutside #neverstopexploring #elopeineurope⁣ #leavenotrash
    • The second LNT principle is to travel and camp on durable surfaces.⁣ ⁣ The effects of not following these principles can be seen in this picture, where you can see the visible effects of ground erosion. What once was a single, narrow trail has now doubled in width, caused by people walking along the sides of the trail and eroding the ground. ⁣ ⁣ So how can you avoid causing this?⁣ - When you are hiking, stay on marked trails to avoid causing unnecessary ground erosion.⁣ - Walk in single file, even when the trail is wet or muddy.⁣ - Use existing campsites, don't create new ones.⁣ - If there isn't an existing campsite, look for a harder surface such as rock and places with no vegetation to camp on.⁣ ⁣ #leavenotrace #LNT #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #youdidnotsleepthere #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #adventurephotographer #ethicalphotographer #ethicalphotography #mountainelopement #adventuresession #lovenature #nature #protectourplanet ⁣ ⁣
    • This week I'm going to be sharing the @leavenotracecenter principles with you every day. So let's start at the beginning:⁣ ⁣ 1. Plan Ahead And Prepare⁣ ⁣ Research the area that you are visiting. Things that are especially important include:⁣ ⁣ - Knowing the local rules & regulations. Are there any fragile environments you need to be especially carefully of?⁣ - Prepare for extreme weather & hazardous situations - Check whether you need to apply for any permits or permissions to take photos or hold a ceremony in your preferred location.⁣ - Try to schedule your trip to avoid the busiest periods⁣ - Visit in small groups to avoid your impact on the area⁣ ⁣ #leavenotrace #LNT #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #youdidnotsleepthere #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #adventurephotographer #ethicalphotographer #ethicalphotography #mountainelopement #adventuresession #lovenature #nature #protectourplanet ⁣
    • Do you know what LNT stands for?⁣ ⁣ LNT stands for Leave No Trace, a set of guidelines for promoting responsible & sustainable behaviour in the great outdoors.⁣ ⁣ Adventure travel & spending time in the outdoors is becoming increasingly popular. But few people are actually aware that there are guidelines for how to enjoy these wild spaces whilst preserving them for the future too.Over the next few posts, I'm going to share with you the LNT principles so that if you didn't know about them before, you can start to learn a bit more about them and why they are important.⁣ ⁣ There are a number of IG accounts that talk about these issues. Some take it upon themselves to shame people who don't follow these rules, while there are others out there who promote them in a much more positive and educational way. If you are curious, check out @leavenotracecenter @youdidnotsleepthere @publiclandshateyou⁣ ⁣ #leavenotrace #LNT #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #youdidnotsleepthere #adventurewedding #adventureelopement #adventurephotographer #ethicalphotographer #ethicalphotography #mountainelopement #adventuresession #lovenature #nature #protectourplanet #twosecretvows #dirtybootsandmessyhair #fujifilm
    • What fears are holding you back right now?⁣ ⁣ A couple of years back, I had a fall whilst climbing a via ferrata and it massively shook my confidence. So for Christmas 2018 I asked @mennoekk to come with me on an indoor climbing course to help build up my confidence again and also because I thought it would be a lot of fun.⁣ ⁣ In the last weeks we've started learning top rope climbing with the wonderful @franziinlovewithlife and one of the exercises we've been practicing is falling. For anyone who hasn’t done it, what that means is you climb up a section of the wall and at a certain point you just have to let go and fall. Even though you know your are safe, you have to put so much trust in your belayer (the person on the other end of the rope) and your equipment. You know deep down that nothing bad will happen, but it's still terrifying.⁣ ⁣ Doing this has also made me think a lot about all of the other times I have to face my fears, albeit in rather less extreme situations. ⁣ ⁣ This week I was encouraged to post openly in a Facebook group of other creative entrepreneurs about my ambitions to become a recognised Fuji X-Photographer and to pitch to 3 publications this next quarter. In a private conversation with one of the group admins, I told her my goals, and she told me that I needed to share them publicly. I admitted my feelings about not wanting to make my goals public for fear of judgement and rejection. But when I did pluck up the courage to post them, what I got was a wave of messages of support & encouragement. It made me realise that facing my fears and jumping really isn't so bad after all. ⁣ ⁣ And really climbing is a lot like life. You need to be willing to risk falling if you want to get to the top.
    • There's a saying that I have heard among photographers that upsets me deeply. ⁣ ⁣ "It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission"⁣ ⁣ Hallstatt is one of the most photographed locations in all of Austria, and I'm sure you can see why.⁣ ⁣ This particular photo was taken in someone's front garden. That's private property. We know because the owner was outside his house putting up fencing to stop people walking in to his garden. As we walked past the bride said how beautiful his house was, and since I speak German, I passed on these compliments to the gentleman. He invited us on to his property, taking down the barrier and letting us through. ⁣ ⁣ As he stood and watched, countless other watchful tourists simply stepped over his barrier and tried to come over and take photos too. We spoke a little, and he told me how this a massive problem for the whole town.⁣ ⁣ Hallstatt has always been beautiful, but it's increasing popularity on social media has led flocks of tourists here. The town looks like something from a fairytale. But it's real. And too many people seem to forget that this is still a place where people live. Many of the popular doorways, boat jetties and gardens are people's private homes. And they are being overrun with people who are only thinking about one thing - getting a good photo.⁣ ⁣ Of course, perhaps I'm contributing to the problem by sharing this image, as I'm sure most people won't take the time to read this story. But for those who do, let's try and change this damaging attitude. Let's make a pledge mindful of our surroundings and be respectful to the locals. Let's ask for permission, not forgiveness.⁣ ⁣
    • In just one week I'll be back at this stunning place in the Dolomites and I can't wait. ⁣ ⁣ Lago di Braies is one of the most popular spots to visit in the Dolomites and you can see why. It's absolutely stunning! And because you can drive right to it, it's super easy to reach too. But if you want to visit there to take pictures, you definitely need to plan your day wisely, as it can get incredibly busy, especially at weekends and in the holidays.⁣ ⁣ If you love lakes and mountains, and you're game for a bit of an adventure, there are a number of other stunning lakes around the Dolomites. Some of them, like Lago di Braies, are close to roads and easy to reach, while others are the endpoints for some stuning hikes, meaning the whole day can turn in to an amazing adventure.⁣ If you want to go on a Dolomites adventure with me, drop me a DM or click on the link in my bio to find out more. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #dolomitesphotographer⁣ #dolomites⁣ #dolomiteselopement⁣ #dolomiteswedding⁣ #dolomiti⁣ #lagodibraies⁣ #lagodibraieselopement⁣ #trecimeeloement⁣ #adventureelopement⁣ #adventuresession⁣ #europeelopement⁣ #europeanelopement⁣ #elopeineurope⁣ #mountainelopement ⁣ #alpselopement ⁣ #intimatewedding⁣ #elope⁣ #elopement⁣ #elopementwedding⁣ #elopementphotographer⁣ #adventurephotographer⁣ #adventureweddingphotographer⁣ #twosecretvows ⁣ ⁣
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