I ponder on some very random things when I’m in meetings at work drifting off to sleep. Like, why do you never get goosebumps on your face? How does dry-cleaning work? And why is it I’ve not used my beloved Polaroid SX-70 camera for so long?!

I need to remedy this, pronto – I have everything crossed for a sunshine-filled weekend – sunlight is the key. Hang on, let me check… hmm, maybe Sunday.

Now I’m back at work it really does feel like the world is swathed in constant darkness. Not in a depressing way, just in a frustrating “I want to use my camera” way! I take solace in the knowledge that every day now the daylight is lasting the teeniest, weeniest bit longer.

Anyhoo, I was browsing through my archives (in a bid to re-ignite my instant photography fire) and I thought I’d share a few of my favourite shots:

Here’s to days filled with bright yellow sunshine, short sleeves, ice lollies and ISO50!

I’ve always had enormous admiration for wedding photographers. When I close my eyes and envision myself taking on this role it rapidly turns into an episode of Mr Bean but with loads more swearing and general mayhem. I am given to understanding that is the last thing a bride wants on her big day.

So, for now at least I am happy to observe from the comfort of my armchair and enjoy the fruits of others professionalism genius, because WOW, there are some truly awesome wedding photographers out there. The sort that make you want to get a divorce so you can get married again and have them photograph the day!

Of course all wedding photos are wonderfully perfect because they are celebrating LOVE and you just can’t take a bad picture of that. There are though a handful of artists that manage to somehow add… magic to their photos. In this ultra-competitive sphere it’s not enough to simply be a brilliant photographer, or even a brilliant photographer who’s also an amazing people person and a business guru. You also need ‘the magic’. These guys have it. Lots of it…

Brooke Davis

Tanja Lippert

Brooke Fitts

The Brothers Wright

There are so many wonderful wedding photographers out there, I bet I’ve missed loads – who else should I check out?

If you’re reading this then it means we all made it to 2013 – happy new year!

Have you made any resolutions? I’ve made my now traditional annual promises; things like be more organised, be less fearful and get fit. This is about the 23rd time I’ve made these particular resolutions and it’s finally dawning on me that making promises like this in the new year is pointless (for me, anyhoo). Who knows though, maybe the 24th time is the charm!

So yes, getting organised. This brilliant article by (hero) Kev Meredith is certainly going to help me get my Lightroom library skills licked – coupled with this fabulous book by Scott Kelby that I received for christmas, I have no excuses really.

© Copyright Laura Elliot / National Trust

Talking of no excuses, and proving that it’s not the camera you have that matters, or the less than exotic location – check out Laura Elliot’s amazing capture of a bee exploring a foxglove. Gorgeous! She took the photo in her back garden with her phone and it’s the winner of a photography competition run by the National Trust.

These photos have totally inspired me to dust off my juicer and try some of these amazingly delicious flavour combos – I could just go for a ‘beet, apple + mint’ right now. (I’d love to know if you have any juicing hints or tips – I’m a total newbie to this whole juicy world).

I wanted something ‘easy’ but not too mindless to lose myself in bookwise over christmas so I splashed out 20p (20p!!!) on the Kindle version of The Expats by Chris Pavone. I love anything to do with spies and secrets and Europe – I’ve not finished it yet but it’s a real page turner! (I’m sighing now – I remember the days I would finish something like this in one sitting. OK, here’s another resolution to break; make more time for reading books).

Right, can someone please tell me, does everybody in Sweden have an incredible home? Do they all come supplied like this, only if they do I’m moving!

January means calendars – did you get a nice one for christmas? If you’re fearful of not knowing what day it is at any given moment, don’t worry – this Photoshop calendar template will help guide you through the year (and is a nifty way of displaying your photos).

Here’s to a year of wonderful adventures, both with and without our cameras.