For several months now I’ve wanted to do some shout-outs to some fabulous small business owner in the local Suffolk area I’ve worked with for the past year here in England at RAF Mildenhall.  I’ve enjoyed working with these talented ladies to help them out as they have helped me out. Some of them I’ve worked directly with some of them I’ve purchased items from that help me out in my business.  While I could write a full paragraph on each, I encourage you to check out their websites and facebook pages to view the work they do for yourself.

In Alphabetical order…

Ashley Alice Artistry
View facebook page here and her website here

Ashley and I first met when she and I worked together for the boudoir marathon earlier this year. She is a Professional Hair and makeup artist specializing in weddings, special events, photo shoots, and any occasion requiring you to look your best. She uses only the highest quality of hair and makeup products from M.A.C to Stila, and Chanel to Smashbox.

A beginning make up class by Ashley of Ashley Alice Artistry

Bon Ami Shabby Chic
View facebook page here and website here

Cute little Handcrafted Gifts, Jewelery and Home Decor items can be found her quaint shop located in Feltwell village

Bon Ami Shabby Chic

Cake, Love, Crossbones by Holland
View page here

Holland made my daughter Alexa’s birthday cake for her princess and pirate birthday party and WOW was I ever impressed. The cakes tasted amazing, moisture, delicious and exact what I wanted. Several asked her right there to make them a cake for an upcoming birthday. My favorite was the chocolate with little chunks of chips mixed into the batter while it did have to compete quite hard to with the strawberry which was made with fresh berries.  She is also the cake artist whom I will be partnering with for all of the Portrait and Smash Cake sessions like this little one.

Smash Cake designs – Cake, Love, Crossbones by Holland

Also see Holland for Rodan and Fields Skincare

Holly Independent Scentsy Rep
View page here

I’m in love with the new Spring/Summer collection. Several of them take me back to being on the beach and the smells of the seaside and the flower gardens here around England. Ask her about the Lilacs and Violets scent, it is wonderful.

Holly’s Scentsy Page

Katies Corner
View page here

Katie has an eye for detail and precision in making her hats. They fit these tiny babies perfectly. In all of the ones I’ve gotten from her, not a single unclipped or untucked loose thread.

Adorable Sock Monkey Hat by Katies Corner

Keep Bodywork
View page here  and View website here

Kelly’s massages and bodywork are the best. I love going to see her up in Feltwell at her home studio. With her I feel totally comfortable and relaxed. I think I will schedule my next appointment with her now.

Feel as relaxed as this after a massage by Kelly of Keep Bodywork

Kelly and I were in Okinawa so we share the experiences of that time. This photo is for you Kelly.  🙂

Lisa’s Wood
View page here

I found Lisa’s page through a posting on facebook when I was looking for a little sign for the studio door. Great work, customer service and helped me bring my vision of the way I wanted it to look to life.

Lisa’s Wood and Vinyl Creations

LoveArtWillTravel by Emily Magone
View page here and visit her shop at

Emily is a fantastic artist who creates hand painted silk scarves and ties, as well as prints of my original acrylic paintings.  She’s created a couple of backdrops for me and one more is in the works. And the aqua one pictured never made it out of the studio 🙂

Handpainted by Emily of LoveArtWillTravel

You can also view her work for sale at the Royal Botanical Gardens in London and the Elvenden Estates Homewares Shop.

Sew and Tell Baby Boutique
View page here

Modern & unique patterned baby items hand made with love!

Blanket quilting done by – Sew and Tell Baby Boutique

Souder Kreations
View page here

Souder’s Kreations features custom embroidery, handmade purses and handbags, unique baby gifts and quilting. The quality and details are IMPECCABLE. Look at this little Santa wall hanging and the fine details she does. Be sure to take a look at her page for her cute little monsters, BDU bags, and her custom embroidery items.

Souder Kreations

The Painted Nest
View page here

Clair found and painted this little storage unit for me. Isn’t it cute and the color is perfectly me 🙂

The Painted Nest – Clair King

If you’ve got a few moments stop by this pages Facebook pages and say HI to them. I’m always up for some local business networking if you have a small business let me know.

Amanda Webb
www.footsteps-photography.com
newborn | children | maternity | family photographer
serving the RAF Mildenhall, Lakenheath and Suffolk areas