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I did it. I made the move to London. The big city. I’m here.

Oh. My. Gosh.

I did it. I made the move to London. The big city. I’m here, in my new apartment, soaking it all in. Our official move in date was Tuesday, but as you could probably imagine it has taken some time to “settle in”. There is still unpacking to do, but for now I wanted to take some time for my little old blog :)

So .. I’ve set up my “office” in a little corner of our living room.

It’s right next to a window and I can look out and see all the beautiful trees, something I thought I wouldn’t get much of in the city. When I left the West Midlands Emma asked me how I would cope. Rightly so. I’m such a country girl and the majority of my photography is inspired by the nature that used to surround me.

Honestly, I’m not sure how but I know I will find a way to adapt. We all do, right? It’s part of human nature.

So I guess I’m not worried. I’m more excited than anything. There is so much more opportunity for me here than the tranquil countryside. But it is kind of scary. New city. New people. New place. New home. New everything.

Scary. But I’ve gotta seize it. You only live once.

Here are some goals I wrote for my move here.

GOALS FOR LONDON

  1. one personal photo shoot a week.
  2. one big, creative photo shoot every other week.
  3. the every day project.
  4. go to one photography/business-related event a week.
  5. create one photography get together each month.

Five goals. Let’s see if I can achieve them :)

Big, huge, monster hugs,

xoxo

PS Are you in London this week? If so, there are only five spaces left to join me in a discussion on social media and branding. Come along, it will be SO AWESOME to meet you :)

  • https://www.facebook.com/girish.d.joshi.photography Girish

    Awesome news Alex, congrats for moving to the big city and big prospects. Look forward for more pictures of the house and areas around the place.

  • http://jamieraephotography.blogspot.com jamie

    ooh such lovely window light with trees! yay! can i please come visit and shoot with you in London? haha congratulations girl, you are going to shake things up in the city! big hugs! :)

  • Liz

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! New house! New house! New house! :-D

  • http://www.wendywillsphotography.com Wendy

    And that’s exactly why I’m so jealous of you Europeans! Have you seen apartments in the states? Ick! What gorgeous architecture you have. That alone must be so inspiring. And the light from those large windows create the perfect setting for some amazing shots. Looking forward to what’s to come!

  • annaerica

    Hi Alex,

    fantastic news! I’m from a little town in north of sweden and just yesterday I booked a one-way ticket to London (june 20th). I’m terrified out of my mind but still excited. I want to be a photographer and I think London is a good place for that. I hope we’ll meet up in the future, you’re one of my biggest sources of inspiration.

    Lots of love /Anna

  • http://heartlockerphoto.blogspot.com/ Mai

    omg!!! Alex. that is one of wonderful places to live in. I would love to see the gorgeous green every day when I wake up. awww ♡

    anyway, I am sure that I will visit London again soon, so I would love to join you when it happens. :D

    you are the best!!!!
    Mai

  • Victoria

    Nice place, and congrats on B-School :)

  • http://www.ajiradarchphotography.com/blog ajira

    You did it! Wooohoooo!! Super excited that you got the scholarship for Marie Forleo’s B-School!! (and love the reveal of your move to London. Excited about your goals, and excited to hear what you learn from the workshop!) Get it grrrrllllL!!

  • http://www.sherry-lu.com s h e r r y

    :) That’s AMAZING Alex! :) Good to see how far you’ve come.

  • http://thephotogshelper.com Kathy

    Beautiful!!

    I can’t wait to see how London inspires you. And congratulations on the B School love! Super duper exciting!!

  • http://eva-photography.com eva

    Welcome to London! I moved here 3 months ago and LOVING it!
    And see you on Monday :)

  • http://www.merellephotography.com.au/blog/ Rhiannon

    How exciting!! You’ve planned it out so well I know you’ll have no trouble fitting in!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/pagli_rajkonna/ Pagli

    ahh that sounds fun! :D alothough i don’t think i’ll ever settle properly in a city. It’s too metal-type! haha .. good think you have such lovely trees right infront of your apartment! :D

    Love all your targets. Hope you manage to fulfil them all! :D <3

    Would you please consider letting people know via your fb fanpage or blog or youtube about all those weekly events that you are planning to attend. I never find much photography related events but i really should get into expanding my network. So please help?

    Thank You and keep inspiring everyone <3 xoxoxox

  • emma

    You are going to evolve into a beautiful urban butterfly! And when you feel the need for some greenery and some country air, you can come back and visit us country bumpkins! Excited that I featured in today’s post! :) Big hugs and bugs back atcha xo

  • http://www.millycolley.com Milly Colley

    Hi Alex,

    Congratulations on your brave move to London. I’m sure you have done the right thing in embracing a new adventure. And looks like you’ve found a house well suited to your personality with all that greenery outside. I’m looking forward to coming along to your talk and meeting you on Monday :-)

  • http://starsandrainbows.wordpress.com Sarah

    Oh, wow, this is so exciting! And your new place looks beautiful! I would love to come along on Monday night, but I’ve got Handprint work, and would also need to arrange an interpretor if I came along…or the discussion is likely to go over my head (always more difficult with group conversations, one-to-one is usually fine when it comes to lipreading!) Very happy for you, life seems to be slotting into place, and you deserve it xxx

  • http://www.andamarie.net/blog Anda

    Congrats, Alex! I’m so excited for you. You are going to do awesomely in the city. xx.

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Sarah! I am so excited to be here, but so nervous about Monday night! Still don’t have what I’m saying all put together, figure I’m just going to make an outline and go with the flow :). Wish you could have made it, would have been lovely to meet you but I totally understand :)! BIG HUGS! <3 xoxo

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Hi Milly!

    Yay! I am so happy to hear that you’ll be joining me on Monday! It will be lovely to meet you and I’m so excited for the discussion on social media & branding (although slightly nervous at the same time!). It’s going to be AWESOME, though! :)

    Big hugs
    xoxo

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    A beautiful urban butterfly, Emma? Ha! I LOVE IT! :)

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Hi Pagli!

    OF course I’ll let everyone know what I’m attending and I’m going to try to document it all as much as possible, too, so that even if people can’t make it, it will still kind of feel as though they were there ;).

    Big hugs!
    xoxo

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    YAY! See you Monday :) So happy and excited to meet you!

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    THANK YOU Kathy :D xoxo

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Hi Anna!

    Wow! That is so courageous and brave and spontaneous of you! I love it – what a great way to live life :) Let me know when you’re here so we can meet up, would be lovely to meet you! :)

    Big hugs
    xoxo

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/pagli_rajkonna/ Pagli

    yaayy! looking forward to you posting all about your fun adventures! :D
    Pagli :) x

  • http://enroutephotography.com/ Gabby / En Route Photography

    Congrats Alex!!! Have so much fun in Londontown!!!! Your new place looks GORG!!!

  • http://www.laurenbythesea.com Laurenbythesea

    So happy and excited for you Alex! PLUS this means we’re closer now! Fancy a visit to the seaside? :) xxx

  • http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com Alex Beadon

    Aww, thanks Lauren! Ooh la la. I will definitely take you up on that offer one day soon! Visit to the seaside to meet Lauren! Yay! haha. Big hugs xoxo