One of my most valuable lessons from mediation is that negative memories become less threatening when they are explored in a controlled, calm environment.

Creative self-careSuzie JayAugust 12, 2019

Nurture your artist heart : A journey of creative self-discovery

I wear many hats these days. Mum, photographer, teacher, griever; but it’s creativity that somehow seems to bring them all together to give me strength of self. Motherhood is my creative tool, just as all my losses and life experiences are too.

Creative self-careSuzie JayAugust 2, 2019creative living Comments

APERTURE PRIORITY : THE EASY ALTERNATIVE TO MANUAL MODE

Have you ever picked up your camera and wished that you could take in off auto mode but found manual mode just a little bit too confusing? Or maybe you just don’t have the time to sit down and figure is all out?

Photography tipsSuzie JayJuly 28, 2019Comment

5 REASONS WHY EVERY BUDDING PHOTOGRAPHER SHOULD OWN A 50MM f1.8 LENS

DSLRs are more and more affordable and most people with an interest in photography can pick one up without having to break the bank.

Photography tipsSuzie JayJuly 18, 2019

10 PLAY PROMPTS TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR TODDLER

These days I love to find ways to incorporate play into my photography. Play-driven shooting, if you like.

Creative self-care, Motherhood, Photography tipsSuzie JayJuly 12, 2019Comment

5 Inspiring Podcasts to Fire up your Creativity

There’s something about the intimacy of headphones. That no matter what mood I’m in, a podcast has the potential to seriously shake things up.

Creative self-careSuzie JayJuly 3, 2019Comment

6 CREATIVE SELF-CARE IDEAS for your emotional wellbeing

I sneak creativity into my days wherever I can. Stolen moments that aren’t that long but when added up at the end of the day, they’re enough to have made a difference. Enough to make me feel so much better than I did before. So here are some of my go-to creative self-care tips. Ways to nurture a creative mindset, cleanse the spirit, clear the mind and reclaim a little piece of your soul.

Creative self-careSuzie JayJune 28, 2019self care, parenting after loss