A year in photos - highlights from 2017
/As it turns out, 2020 has so far not been many people’s favourite year. And it’s only April! As coronavirus has invaded our homes and businesses and forced us to stay home, I’m looking back on a photography project I undertook in 2017. The challenge was to use my DSLR to take a photo every day. I didn’t quite manage the whole year - there were five days I forgot! But, 360 images felt like a real achievement by the end.
It was an unusual year for me. It ended up being my last working at Sadler’s Wells and I also had some personal highs - the birth of my niece and getting to attend five weddings of good friends. Among the more momentous moments, I found beauty in the mundane. Looking back now, so much has changed. Below are a few highlights, but if you want to see the whole gallery, it’s available on Flickr.
January
This has to be one of my most favourite images of all time. Technical Manager Tom Hares and Access Officer Sarah Howard on stage at Sadler’s Wells during Sarah’s last week working for the venue.
February
February means pancakes! Here, my husband Matt is making a robot pancake inspired by the Robots exhibition at his place of work, the Science Museum.
March
The view from the stationary cupboard at Sadler’s Wells, on a particularly stormy looking day.
April
April showers mean staying in and playing around with still life photography.
May
On tour with Breakin’ Convention. Here, Soweto Skeleton Movers entertain the crowds in the foyer at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton.
June
In June, Ticket Office Manager and all round legend Zahir Jaffer left Sadler’s Wells. Here he is in the centre having a well deserved drink at the Shakespeare’s Head.
July
I’ve only included one image from the five weddings I attended in this collection. This was the first - Ellie and Adam.
August
Our last holiday was to Nantes in 2017, the home to Les Machine des Isles and this impressive mechanical elephant.
September
A photo from the annual Beckenham RFU charity match.
October
Full moon in the month of October
November
A baby shower for my little sister.
December
Welcome to the world Chloe. Just 1 day old in this photo.