Girlies, here’s the thing about me, which I know you already know. I hate being busy. Ugh, that feeling of having to tick things off a list, the running on a hamster wheel trying to keep up with ourselves, or others, and the idea that our productivity is somehow linked to our worth as humans….
I’m hugely honoured to be joining Artifact Motherhood; a collaboration of artists from around the world who have come together to share our stories of the joys and struggles of our journey. Through our writings and visual records, we want to create memories that are more than photographs with dates written on the back. Started by Diana Hagues and Hollie Stokes, these posts are the artifacts we are leaving behind for our children and for generations to come. Please check out the next artist in our blog circle, and continue through all the artists until you get back to me
“One city, one passion, 2 people, 2 styles…. One theme, one week, 2 pictures, 2 interpretations – the One into 2 Project” Week 10 – colour Kirsty Larmour Photography Jillian Greenhill Photography I’m loving this project and our 2 different styles – and especially seeing Jillian evolve in her personal work – you can read…
“One city, one passion, 2 people, 2 styles…. One theme, one week, 2 pictures, 2 interpretations – the One into 2 Project” Week 8 – curves Kirsty Larmour Photography Jillian Greenhill Photography This is the first of this project with Jillian for 2014, but I’ll be starting and sharing some other projects soon I hope…
We’re off and away celebrating Christmas in a land far away – hope everyone is having a fabulous time too and enjoying the holidays Until 2014, love and thanks for a fabulous year, Kirsty xxx
This is a personal Photo Project I’m undertaking – a little challenge to myself – a set of goals to realise to help me grow, as a photographer and as a mother. Most photographers have personal projects on the go, (you can see my Project 10 posts here where I document a day in our lives…
We celebrate Chinese New Year in our household – it’s really important to celebrate with our little Chinese girl, who wouldn’t ever let us forget it!! Yesterday, for Chinese New Years eve the girls got to dress up in their special qipao’s and perform at a CNY dinner – I had such a proud Mummy…
It’s January!!! Here’s to a new year!! And my first Project 10 of the year (go here to find out how it started and how I’m involved with a fabulous group of photographers from around the globe, and here to see last months). I was soooooo lucky to start out my 2012 on a beach…
There is just something so magical about a white Christmas….. I caught these precious moments of snow and sparkle fun during our white Christmas in England last year… sigh….. Hope you’re all getting into the festive spirit, Kirsty xx
Today is the 40th anniversary of the UAE – it’s a day (a week even) filled with celebrations of the many things this country has achieved in it’s 40 years. It’s been through an evolution that’s pretty hard to comprehend, from desert living to a true 21st century country, and I’m lucky enough to live…
Everyone knows I’m a bit of a greenie – I try so hard to be eco-conscious, hard as it is in this part of the world. When I’m looking for clothes for my kids I’m always drawn to things which help my eco conscience – so I often look for more eco-consious vendors to work…
I am certainly not the first Mummy to take “Back to School” photos so I take no credit on originality here, BUT, this year is special because it marks my baby girl starting school (well Foundation Stage, which is like Kindergarten or Reception or Pre-school depending on where you’re from) – and well, I couldn’t…
Eid Mubarak to all my wonderful friends and clients. I hope you all had a blessed and peaceful Ramadan wherever you were and if you were here in Abu Dhabi you have my utmost admiration for fasting when it was 50 degrees C out there. I’ve mentioned before how I love the quietness and calm…
I admit it, my Hong Kong friends have the most gorgeous kids…. and the funny thing about this session was that Miss Alessia is quite a firecracker and didn’t sit still, at all…. or at least we thought she didn’t… Proved us wrong huh? I loved spending time with you guys on our trip, this…
Caro - I am so honoured to be “standing next” to you in Artifact Motherhood. I look forward to your posts and beautiful photos on Instagram, we even the UAE, motherhood of 2 girls and Chloe in common ! I hope one day we meet. xx
Jess Cheetham - Nice to meet you Kirsty have you as part of this wonderful little community! I really enjoyed reading this. I’d love to hear more about your life abroad and what led you to live abroad. It’s something in my heart I am desperate to do but it doesn’t seem like it will happen at the moment. Take care and stay safe during this time, Jess x
Abigail - I love how you refer to your being here as somewhere safe to rest and wait… that’s so beautiful. I know you yearn to be back on the road and to be reunited with a life of colour and culture. I’m happy you and the girls are safe here but I know that when this is done you will get back to your adventures and they will be all the more beautiful for it. Love your images as always Kirsty. Stay Safe. xxxx
Hollie - A rollercoaster of emotion indeed. What an incredible change for your family, and beautiful captured in your art and words.
Paige Rains - You are very right about how only time will tell how this will change us all. Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful images.
Carla - Kirsty I can’t begin to imagine how massively this has changed your lives. I know you will all adapt to these new times, children especially are so wonderfully resilient – and hopefully you’ll all be away again on exciting travels sooner than you know. Sending much love xx
Diana - Firstly, I want to say thank you for being part of Artifact Motherhood and to share your beautiful words with us. I feel I know you already through following your journey, reading your captions and pictures on Instagram, but I love this post more because it is a penned letter to your daughters. Through this, I also get to learn about experiences in other parts of the world that seems to have been ignored or only briefly touched upon in the news. As heart-wrenching as it is, it shows humanity in its beauty – the talk of resilience, coping, right down to thoughts of essential workers and poorer people left behind. You shine a light on all of them and I hope that stays with you and your girls no matter where you are.
Min Mohd - Oh Kirsty, recently I watched a video on how some of the people in India had to go back to their home because of the lockdown and one family with a small baby had to walk nearly 700km just to reach their hometown. I can’t imagine the suffering and difficulty they have to face throughout the journey! And not to forget all those in a domestic violence situation, since the lockup, I have heard many new cases and some are really troubling. I wish I could do something for those families. All I can offer right now is my prayers.
I am really happy that your family are safe in England enjoying precious time with the whole family. Hoping that you’ll be back on the road soon for many more adventures!! Take care my friend. XX