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My Big Bulgarian Adventure

Last December I was asked by Emma from  to join an exciting team of  artists, film makers and photographers for a collaborative, creative trip to Bulgaria.  Ever since I have been hugely inspired and this blog is sharing some of the amazing journey’s we went on, the people we met and what we got up…

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Jes and Wendy looking at the camera with a beach in the background

Boot Camp for the Soul

North Devon is perceived by many as a hard place to make a career and life you love. This is why a lot of young people move out – to go live in a city or a place that is better established for connections, creativity, events and jobs. I love living in North Devon and…

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The Why, The How, The What

I recently watched a great ted talk from Simon Sinek, “How great leaders inspire action.”

He states that when engaging people, it is so much more important that we look and discuss the Why, then the How and lastly the What.

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black and blue reflections

What makes Shimnix Sessions Special?

Time line – Every Shimnix Session has time, care and energy put into producing them. Creator – Sessions are important to me because I get to film people who are as hungry for their passion as I am about mine. This for me is where the essence of each Session comes from. These films are a…

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Gypfunk Live at Tapeley

      This was such a fun gig to film and was awesome to collaborate with Quercus Studios, who did an awesome job on the sound. I also want to say thanks to Alan Vanstone who helped me on capturing the gig. who Hope you enjoy!          

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Jess in the woods with a blue smoke bomb

Shimnix Productions Promotional

Wend Baker and I took a day to film this quirky promotional. We were accompanied by my dog lily who especially liked running around in the woods, whilst me and Wend got on with the filming. I had brought 100 sparklers and I think we got through half. We had sunshine, wind, hale, rain and…

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Purple Mural

Organic Mural Time Lapse

Collaboration with Mel Saggs 7th Pencil (artist) and Luke Brown (musician). It was wonderful to see the mural grow. I always feel privileged when someone asks me to capture their work, their passion. The music that accompanies the time lapse adds a beautiful atmosphere and is perfect to set the scene as the light fades…

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