Helen aka Boydie
I love a good story, not just on audible but the ones I see on stage that dancers pour their hearts and souls into!
So here is my story for you... it's not as entertaining as Guys and Dolls but it tells you how I ended up as a Nottingham based Dance Photographer!
As a kid, I was a Rainbow, Brownie & Guide and eventually became a leader which I continued when i moved to Nottingham for uni.
I made the switch from guides to scouts (oooo rivalry!) and while volunteering backstage at the theatre, met my amazing Hubby and in just 6 months bought a house with him! Well when you know, you know right?
I started photographing cheer for a friend but as his business grew, he got more enquiries he couldn't fulfil, so I took on my first competition with Born 2 Perform competitions, who I still love photographing today. From there I got chatting to all the dance schools and started doing showcases, studio days and... well whatever they needed really! Now with a couple of regular competitions, a few festivals and my amazing dance schools booking in their annual showcases, I have a job I love.
I still spend a lot of time travelling between Essex and Nottingham, which means the 'Cob' vs 'Roll' debate is always ongoing in our house. I often feel I have 2 homes and am fortunate to have a set of friends who are fab at just picking up where we left off.
Born an Essex girl (one who has not seen a single episode of TOWIE) I fell in love with photography in college. I always thought I wanted to be a graphic designer but one day in the dark room and I was HOOKED. The first time you experience the magic of watching a photo appear on the paper, gave me the same buzz as seeing my first theatre show and the two combined so beautifully.
"I have to say what a fantastic service... so quick and super organised. I'm going to be skint 🙈"
- Joe, Dance Mum
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