The sea itself became a poignant metaphor for life. Its ebb and flow mirrored the challenges and triumphs shared by the women. Some spoke openly about the storms they’ve faced—loss, life challenges, uncertainty—and yet, like the ocean, they demonstrated a deep and enduring strength beneath the surface.

"Shealan worked tirelessly to capture stunning images and provided valuable insights for our online presence. I’m chuffed to pieces with the results—it’s really set us up well for the coming years of business."

Golden Hour Magic: Capturing Swiss Elegance on Bournemouth Beach

There’s something truly special about natural light photography, and Bournemouth Beach during sunset provided the perfect stage for a recent brand shoot with Annina Hardmeier, owner of Dwell and More. Annina’s vision for calm, earthy tones came to life under the soft, golden hues of the evening sky.

Despite it being her first brand photography session, Annina shared how relaxed and confident she felt throughout the process. Her glowing testimonial reflects the heart of my work: creating a comfortable, collaborative environment to capture authentic, stunning images.

From launching my own podcast during the pandemic to becoming a podcast network producer at Top Cat Media, this journey has been nothing short of transformative. Join me as I share the highs, the challenges, and the incredible projects I’m now working on—crafting conversations that matter and helping others along the way.

As a photographer and media producer based in the UK, I recently had the incredible opportunity to partner with Richmond Holidays, a high-end Christian holiday company with breathtaking destinations in Samos, Madeira, and France.