Monday, 27 June 2011

Back on my feet - Just!

Still in pain.. but moving around..

My hospital treatment went kind of well, and I'm back in my part time job, and Fierce is running on Appointment Only whilst I recover.  I'm still in a lot of pain, however the sciatica has eased termendously which is a bonus!  So in order to assist rehabilitation, I'm happy to take on sittings, but walk in requests and purchases are not going to be possible.  However if you wish for a quick session, drop me an e-mail on my personal account and I'll get to the studio door as quickly as possible! (The joys of living above your place of work!)


You can contact me here: Charlotte's personal e-mail address




I'm currently in the process of setting up a little online boutique, where I can sell my one-off handcrafted items and designs, as well as funky retro and vintage finds.  It's still in it's infancy so there are no images on the website, but keep checking back as I hope to start uploading some of my creations soon!

It's a sideline I can do whilst being a little ill, and also concentrates on my love of vintage products!





I hope you're all enjoying the sunshine!  Remember: WEAR SUNSCREEN.

Charlotte x

Friday, 3 June 2011

Some bad news.

Spinal problems are more than just a pain!

As a few of my customers may know, I have been suffering with back problems for a while - however within the past year the problems have worsened and I've been under a variety of treatments - physiotherapy, manual manipulation, MRI scans, painkillers... and it culminated in an unfortunate visit to the hospital recently.

A car accident 3 months ago further worsened my condition and I am now headstrong in a legal case with no end date in sight.  I am under the watch of an occupational therapist and have not been to my lovely little part time job since the accident.  I have been told under no circumstances must I work, and must relax with no additional strain to my back.  This means that I've not been able to drive, traveling as a passenger can be agony, walking everywhere takes twice as long as it should for a woman my age, but most importantly I cannot photograph.

This week I've been in hospital again ahead of my "key" treatment on Saturday.  Seriously, everyone - if I could photograph you all, I would.  If I could convey the pain I'm in on a daily basis, I would.  I have voicemails, e-mails and text messages mounting up on my business accounts which I cannot answer as I have no idea when I'll be back on my feet.

I am so sorry to you all.

But please, if you are wanting a FIERCE photoshoot, and do not mind waiting for my recovery period to finish, send me an e-mail and I'll contact you when I'm well. I am hoping to contact an old photographer friend to perform shoots in my studio on my behalf, but he has a full time job so this is unlikely.  However it MAY be a possibility.

Much love to you all, and wish me luck for tomorrow.

Charlotte x