Sophie Lindsay is a renowned Dorset child and family photographer

inspired by love, light and life  

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?
Anyone else feel like they're limping over the finishing line this week?! Gah... am so happy it's Friday! I had two days away this week for shoots and meetings, and have been playing catch up ever since. There are some really exciting projects in the pipeline but sometimes I wish there was a bit more time to actually run my business 😰 ⠀ Luckily tonight will be all about the crackling fire, something delicious in the Aga, a glass of 🍷and the dog snoozing at my feet. ⠀ ⠀ Then it's up early tomorrow to prepare for more portraits in London on Sunday. It's funny, this is usually a really quiet time of year for me - I'm not used to being so busy in Jan/ Feb! ⠀ ⠀ Tell me what adventures you have planned for the weekend... 💨skydiving? 🙌 a pottery class? 🏊‍♂️deep sea diving? 🌳tree climbing?
Sitting on my bed and listening to my 9 year old play the piano tonight (listen in the background of my rambling stories) as I get ready to photograph two beauties tomorrow. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ How lucky am I to spend time with such inspiring and gorgeous creatives, artists, designers. I really do love my job @phoebedickinsonart @justtwenteen Work doesn’t have to feel like work!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Hope you’re all cosy tonight and the beginning of the week was kind to you ✨✨
“Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil Gibran ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m pretty sure I don’t need to add anything to this caption, other than we’ve woken up to magic. Keep warm and cosy today loves ❤️
Good morning loves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3 days posting in a row 💃 Stop the press!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This morning I’m heading off to look after my Papa for a day or two so I may be a bit quiet, but it will give me some peaceful headspace to finish prepping my next shoot day 📷 for my old-fashioned tintype style portraits. They’re at my daylight studio in London on Sunday 10th Feb. Next weekend!! I’m sooo excited ... they are such fun, and I absolutely LOVE doing them. There are spaces still available!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They’re £125 per child and this includes a beautifully edited large 12X16” print. If you want to learn more info, book a session or find out my other shoot dates, just hit the link in my bio 👆🏻👆🏻or send me a DM. Yes, I totes refreshed my bio last night. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In other exciting news, I also washed my hair in coconut milk 🥛 and lavender oils 💐 I have died and gone to heaven! May your day be as fragrant and glossy as my hair is right now.
Not a huge amount to report from another weekend in the Shire, which for me signifies a weekend well spent. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The highlight ✨ (if I say so myself) was my rice pudding 🍚 though I had to do double portions as the recipe was shockingly small. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also very much enjoyed reading all your comments about my hair 💁‍♀️ You’ll be pleased to hear it’s looking as good as ever this morning 😬 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A spot of admin this morning and then I’m hoping to finish writing an hour long presentation I’m giving in March. I am one of three speakers at an event ... and truly can’t wait ... More news on that soon! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Then tomorrow I’m spending a couple of days looking after my papa who a few of you know hasn’t been so well. This quote reminds me of him 💔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What plans have you got over the next few days? I’m enjoying being part of the fam here again, I’d forgotten what fun it is! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀