Sophie Lindsay is a renowned Dorset child and family photographer

inspired by love, light and life  

I won’t lie... it’s been a BIG few weeks for me. ⠀ ⠀ While juggling technically demanding shoots with tricky lighting 💨❄️💦, pitching 🙋‍♀️ for some exciting new jobs, working on my strategy 🗒 going forward, and a LOT of behind the scenes editing/ portrait admin/ product design, I also created and delivered my very first hour long presentation at a business event as an expert speaker!! ⠀ ⠀ It was a day long workshop at the very beautiful @stokepark, all about building your own brand.⠀ ⠀ Did I fluff my lines? ⠀ ⠀ Occasionally🙋‍♀️⠀ ⠀ Did I feel awkward? ⠀ ⠀ Yep 😬⠀ ⠀ Did I forget what I was talking about mid sentence? ⠀ ⠀ I don’t think so... 😅.. can’t remember.. ⠀ ⠀ But the most important thing was - I did it!!⠀ ⠀ And... I loved every minute! Huge thanks to @antoniayaylorpr and @notaboutthekids for believing in me. You two are just fab and hooray to Insta for introducing us 🤗⠀ ⠀ Here’s to SAYING YES to doing the things that scare us 💪 because that’s when the fun starts, don’t you agree? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
Do you love taking pictures 📷 of yourself and enjoy putting them out there on the web 💃 and in social media?⠀ ⠀ Or (like most of us 🙋‍♀️) do you shy away from the idea 😰 and prefer to stay in your comfort zone? ⠀ ⠀ I’m thrilled to be a guest speaker at the next Elevate ‘Becoming a brand’ event this coming Friday where I dive DEEP into the discomfort around being ‘visible’, and how YOU can capture beautiful pictures of yourself with ease. ⠀ ⠀ Its’s run by my brilliant friends @antoniataylorpr and @notaboutthekids, and there are a couple of spaces left. ⠀ ⠀ Go and sign up!! There are some amazing speakers and it’s going to be a fabulous day 💃 connecting with lots of like-minded brilliant peeps. ⠀ ⠀ See you there loves! 💋
So... last night was fun! Turns out going live with a friend @notaboutthekids is a hoot and I’d like to do it more often 😊💃🥰⠀ ⠀ Aside from my Diane Keaton moment 😅 it went really well and thanks so much to everyone who joined us live. You can check us out in our full live glory at @notaboutthekids⠀ ⠀ Lots of tips and advice and mindset tricks for everyone who’s ever wanted to have photos taken, or who wants to take photos of themselves. ⠀ ⠀ It’s a thorny subject as - let’s face it - you’d probably prefer to do pretty much anything than sit in front of a lens 😜⠀ ⠀ However, it’s becoming more and more apparent that it’s one of the best ways for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with their audience and ideal client.⠀ ⠀ I dive into it in much more depth at the next Elevate workshop where I’m one of the expert speakers next Friday 15th March.⠀ ⠀ Are ya coming?! There are some amazing speakers who you can all see going live with Helen in her highlights. ⠀ ⠀ Happy Tuesday my loves! ⠀ ⠀
Who’s joining me LIVE tonight at 8pm on @notaboutthekids? 💃📷🍰🍸⠀ ⠀ Helen and I will be talking all things photography and branding. ⠀ ⠀ I’ll be chatting about WHY it’s so important to put ourselves into our businesses, and tips on how you can overcome the fear of being in front of the lens, and how to start taking pictures of yourself. ⠀ ⠀ You can take lovely photos of yourself without any fancy pants camera or equipment. Just take a look at @irenemylife or @natalipendleton for some gorgeous inspo - these girls know how to take good pictures of themselves! ⠀ ⠀ Who’s joining me live tonight? And do you have any questions about photography/ branding/ portraits for me? Leave me a message 👇🏻👇🏻 or send me a DM.⠀ ⠀ See you later loves!
We dodged the rain 🌧 showers and took in the sights of Mayfair, me with my trusty camera 📷 in hand and several umbrellas 🌂 over my arm. ⠀ ⠀ When your clients book you for a days session, and then take you to Claridges for tea afterwards, it doesn’t get much better ☺️⠀ ⠀ Such a gorgeous day yesterday, topped off with chai tea, tiny sandwiches (which you eat with a knife and fork) strawberry mohitos 🍸, scones and cream, and melt in the mouth cakes 🍰 !!! I wanted to photograph it all but was enjoying it far too much! ⠀ ⠀ Feeling all the feels today ☺️ Thank you L + F for an amazing day ❤️ #londonfamilyphotographer #londonfamilyphotography
He came to us at six months old, very thin and with thick, tangled hair. He was found wandering the streets of Ireland and I often wonder what his life was like as a puppy, and why he was abandoned 😢⠀ ⠀ The joy is that this loyal, elegant, sweet boy is now universally adored. He gives us tenfold what we give him, and is loved everywhere he goes. ⠀ ⠀ There are so many thousands of abandoned/ stray dogs that need a home, and yet people often tell me that they couldn’t get a rescue dog. ⠀ ⠀ I totally understand the hesitation, but wanted to tell you that it might be one of the best decisions you ever make. ⠀ ⠀ What’s your take on it? I know a few of you have rescue dogs, has it been a positive experience for you?