A sudden throwback


I was on the phone this morning chatting with my parents. Telling them how I'm feeling a little disheartened. Since taking time off to have Percy, and coming back after my maternity leave, I haven't felt as into my work as before. The passion is still there, the eagerness to photograph is still there. But it felt as though the interest in my work had disappeared. They reminded me that actually, I probably need to be sharing my work more. Advertising more. Getting out there more. I used to do this. But I don't particularly want to share the whole of my life online anymore. I used to share everything - and in turn that had me working with the likes of Disneyland Paris, Visit Estonia, DFS, Boden, Joules and so many more amazing brands.


It did however, remind me of how much I used to love working blogging for brands and also blogging for myself. So I figured a great way to slowly ease my way back into sharing a little more of my life, would be to post some of my favourite holiday photos and talk a little bit about our recent trip to Portugal.

 

Coastal cityscape overlooking white buildings and ocean under blue sky.
Mediterranean seaside town with white buildings and terracotta roofs overlooking beach.
Parent and young child sharing tender moment at indoor restaurant.
Colorful plate of breakfast food with croissant and fresh fruit on wooden table.

 

We stayed in Albufeira.


I've been here before. A few times when I was a little baby - probably only a little bit older than Percy is now. and then 10 years ago when my eldest was a baby. It holds quite a lot of sentimental memories, so it felt lovely going back. We went with my Nan and Grandad who have been coming to the same place for years. They've done a lot of traveling in their lifetime, but they always come back to Albufeira - they love the atmosphere, the people, the weather, the old town. It's all so beautiful.

 

People enjoying drinks and conversation at an outdoor restaurant table.
Mediterranean style white buildings with palm trees and red flowers against a bright blue sky.
Hand holding an ice cream cone with vanilla ice cream in a blue striped wrapper.
White cat walking along a sunny wall casting dramatic shadows.
Baby in a blue plush animal costume being held.
White outdoor dining furniture arranged on a sunny terrace.
White Mediterranean architecture with curved walls and stairs under bright blue sky.
Baby sitting in a white basin for bathtime on a tiled floor.

 

Taking photos abroad


I can't say I enjoy lugging such a large and heavy camera around in the hot weather, BUT, I can say I LOVE the photos I get. I love capturing all the little streets, the moments of us sat outside coffee shops, in restaurants, chatting with locals. These are the types of photos that keep my spark for photography alight. I probably drive everyone mad snapping away, but at least they get lovely photos from it.


My sister had a work trip that ended up being the same time we went, so they met us over there and surprised my nan and grandad. We only shared a few days with them, and apart from the rainy day, it was super fun.

 

White and yellow buildings with green trim on a curved street corner.
A baby wearing striped overalls is held while making an excited expression.
A baby in striped overalls being fed while sitting outdoors.
Two people stand playfully on white stairs with metal gates.
People walking down a sunny Mediterranean street with white buildings.
Someone looking through binoculars at a scenic coastal viewpoint during sunset.
A modern living room interior with large windows overlooking trees and buildings.
A person drinking from a glass straw at a restaurant table.
A baby wearing a cap and green shirt being fed outdoors.
A warm family moment captured on an outdoor restaurant patio.

 

October time


We went early October, just before half term - waiting for that fine from school. oops - and although we did think it could possibly rain, we didn't really expect it to. We did end up having a few days heavy rain but managed to not let that ruin our time out there. We would wander to the supermarket and find snacks, then come back and relax at the apartment until the rain stopped.


Speaking off.. supermarkets abroad are just SO fun, right? Anyways. we had a lovely time, the weather was beautiful (apart from a few days of rain), the company was fab and over all I would recommend Albufeira as a first holiday for your little one. 6 months was a great age to travel with.


Here are some of my most favourite photos from this trip.

 

Family members sharing a warm moment together on comfortable seating.
A small child floats in a bright blue swimming pool using a donut-shaped inflatable float on a sunny day.
White-washed Mediterranean style buildings with tiled walkways under bright sunlight.
Steps leading down to a scenic Mediterranean coastal view with white buildings and a blue pool.
People walking along a beachfront promenade at sunset with buildings in the background.
A tender moment captured during sunset with a small child in striped clothing.
A warm family moment shared during dinner at a casual restaurant.
People enjoying a sunny day on a Mediterranean street lined with white buildings.
A small child sits on terracotta tiles with white Mediterranean buildings in the background.
A playful moment captured near flowering bushes against a white wall.
A young person enjoying an ice cream cone on a cobblestone street.
A charming street scene in a Mediterranean village with white buildings and blue trim details.
Passengers enjoying a ride in a vintage yellow bus with blue ceiling interior.
A tender beach moment at sunset with golden light illuminating the sandy shoreline.
A baby in brown clothing sits on the beach sand during sunset.