hey friend!
WELCOME TO MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE WORLD!
If I’m honest, writing your own “About Me” section can be one of the most intimidating parts of being a photographer! What do I share about myself? How much do I hold back? But as I write this, I’m reminded of one of my favourite and most important values: authenticity. So, consider this short and sweet page a little glimpse into who I am, shaped by what I love and cherish most — and maybe we’ll even have a few things in common. :)
I'M NEWLY MARRIED TO MY BEST FRIEND (& GO TO 2ND PHOTOGRAPHER)
I’m recently married to the love of my life, Mantai, - and wow, wedding planning really is a whirlwind! It’s given me such a deeper compassion for my couples. Despite the beautiful “hurricane” of it all, I’m so grateful for the journey we experienced. Marriage truly is a new adventure, and one I feel so thankful to be living.
Mantas is my behind-the-scenes support - you might spot him carrying bouquets and veils during shoots or joining me as my trusted second photographer. I’m so grateful to have him by my side.
Mantai
hey! I'm Mantas
He truly is my best friend, my biggest supporter, and my safe place. He’s my endless supply of hugs and the one who can make me laugh even on the hardest days. He’s the reason I took the leap into this dream - always encouraging me and cheering me on along the way.
Hey I'm Mantas! - Loken’s chief bag carrier and wedding sidekick! I focus on capturing the natural, in-between moments that mean the most once the day is over, while also keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You might even spot me at a consultation - I genuinely love meeting the amazing people we get to work with.
When I’m Not Photographing...
When I’m not shooting, I love exploring new places. We enjoy travelling far and wide, but closer to home you’ll often find us exploring Cornwall’s beaches, usually with a bit of surfing involved. We also love discovering little coffee shops, and I still somehow end up taking photos or retro video footage wherever we go, whether the trip is big or small. At the same time, I’m very much a homebody. Quality time is my love language, so staying in to cook, read, or play guitar and sing together are some of my favourite ways to spend time. Mantai is definitely the real singer, though.
I'M A SEASIDE/ COUNTRYSIDE GIRLIE LIVING IN LONDON!
Honestly, I’ve always felt a bit like a fish out of water (no pun intended!). I grew up in the UK between two beautiful worlds - the coast in Eastbourne and the countryside in Surrey - but the sea has always felt most like home. In my late teens, I found myself drawn back to the coast, spending my time kayaking, swimming, and getting as much ocean time as possible. We are currently based in London, but we’d move to the coast in a heartbeat. Mantas loves the water just as much as I do - he even taught me how to surf!
things that make me-me!
MY LOVED ONES WOULD SAY I AM...
Creative, genuine & kind
MY FAVOURITE AT- HOME HOBBIES...
Playing guitar & cooking (+pinterest scrolling!)
SONGS I PLAY ON REPEAT WHEN I WORK:
'Baby Steps'- Olivia Dean & 'Purple Rain'- Prince
MY FAVOURITE PLACES I'VE BEEN TO:
David's Tent, Italy & Cornwall!
FAVOURITE FOOD...
Avo sushi & Iced Vanilla Matcha!
MY CREATIVE JOURNEY IN FULL
Being born in the 2000s, cameras were always accessible to me in one way or another. My first was a pink VTech kids’ camera, followed by a bright purple zoom-in one when I was about eight. I loved taking photos- maybe not as obsessively as I do now, but the spark was there.
A big part of my passion comes from my family, who were always snapping pictures on their old digital cameras. There’s something so heartwarming about looking back at those retro, 2000s-style photos and reliving the memories they captured.
AND LASTLY...
It’s the people, the joy, and moments like these that make what I do so special.❤️
