I can’t believe I haven’t Blogged these till now… From my last ClickinWalk Abu Dhabi, Part 1:
So what exactly is a ClickinWalk?
It feels like pure indulgence to hang out with fellow Photogs, take photos and chat together about our favourite pastime and share. So what’s it all about…?
ClickinWalk is an opportunity for photographers who may know one another in the virtual world to come together in the physical world, and bond with others who share their passion for photography. This event is designed not only to give women (and men) an occasion during which to nurture friendships and professional networks but also to provide a chance to challenge both their photography and creative skills. This idea was developed by seeing the heartwarming relationships that have blossomed within the ‘Clickin Moms’ website community of over 16,000 international photographers.
What do you do on a ClickinWalk?
ClickinWalk is an activity in which local photographers are encouraged to spend time together visiting, exploring their city and, of course, taking photographs! Events take place all over the world on the same weekend. Each walk will be unique, but in every city, there will be a guided tour of an area with many photographic opportunities and then a chance to gather and chat at the completion of the walk.
When shooting, we look for the unusual & try to look around to catch moments, spot details or stories that others might miss.
As an example, here’s a selection of my shots from ClickinWalk Abu Dhabi 2017. It was a (rather hot) meander through the fascinating fishing dhows of the Mina (Port) Zayed area of Abu Dhabi, plus a wander through the traditional Fish Markets, followed by the rather marvellous & inspiring Warehouse421 art destination. If you haven’t been, Warehouse421 is a hub for creativity and an active participant in Abu Dhabi’s creative ecosystem. It is dedicated to supporting learning, making, exhibition and commercial activity relevant to the local and regional creative industries.
As always in May, this was a rather hot & humid affair… but it was a delight to let the creative juices flow and have inspiring chats with fellow photographers.
Part 1: ClickinWalk Abu Dhabi 2017 – a selection from the fascinating Mina (Port) Zayed area of Abu Dhabi first…
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And is this where the F.R.I.E.N.D.S sofa ended up?
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Formerly based in Abu Dhabi running my own photography business, I relocated back to my native England in the Summer of 2017. Now I’m based in beautiful Warwickshire, and I still specialise in natural light, on location lifestyle photography to capture love, light & life through my lens.
For me, photography is an essential way to preserve priceless memories and freeze moments in life. Time is all too fleeting and before we know it, the years pass by and we look back and wonder where the time went. We can’t stop time, but maybe – if I had a superpower – that is what I’d wish for. Our best chance is to document our lives so we have a window into our past that we can visit whenever we like. I find so much joy in using my skills to create priceless memories for others. It challenges my mind and breathes energy into my soul. I celebrate freezing those moments to capture not only the big picture but also the beautiful details and time-capsule minutiae, to celebrate the love and connections within family and kinship.
