Back in the game

So you may remember my post about having depression and  not really working much but Im happy to say Ive moved on, recovered and Im now following my 2 passions; makeup and baking.

I did a shoot last weekend which has been entered into a competition for Stylist magazines 100th edition. It was for Mamma Jamma Cakes, a friend of mines specialist cake business and she is soooooooo lovely, I think we're quite similar. Shes doing what I want to do and Ive done what she had planned to do which was to go to uni to study theatre design. It was a really fun shoot out in the woods and the "set" was all dressed out to look like a mad hatters tea party. It looked amazing. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side but the models were absolute stars and carried on despite being wet and covered in cake from the food fight. I cant wait to see the results although I wished Id done a better job with the makeup. Even though I had practised a couple of looks, the makeup on the day was different. Once I saw the colourful aztec print cake I knew that what Id planned wouldnt have worked so I sort of winged and although she was happy, I would have liked it to stand out more but at the same time the focus was kept on the cake so......I guess we'll see how the piccies look.

Ive got a few other shoots lined up. Ill hopefully be shooting with Charlotte Chapman again soon, I love working with her. Then in November I will be doing another massive shoot in Birminghams Custard factory with Jeff Land and the team at UKWP. Ive been told to bring plenty of cakes to sell. Im actually hoping to get some of the cakes in the shots. As far as Im aware this shoot will be a mixture of Urban and Unusual weddings so a good mix of styles and a good mix of models and clothing so Im really excited.

I was goign to give up the makeup altogether but Im back in the game although not as active as before. Im not seeking out work like I used to, Im sort of waiting for it to come to me and Im happy to help out and have fun and if I get paid thats a bonus. I do enjoy doing makeup, I dont know why I thought about giving it up.

As for the baking, Ill be doing a lot of it in my spare time and I'll be helping out at a cake shop 1 day a week and joining a local baking circle too.

Ive rambled but never mind, no-one reads this anyway.