It has been an odd year. After losing my mother at the end of 2011, both my father and I had health problems in 2012.
But the year also had a few high points too. I really got into instant photography (and hope to post more about this in the future), and at the same time started shooting film again.
I enjoyed the Queen's Jubilee weekend and had multiple visits with friends and family to see events at both the Olympic Games and the Paralympics. On my birthday I got to go up the Orbit and see the Eastend at night.
At the end of the year my father was well enough to come and spend Christmas with me for the first time.
During the year I continued to predominantly shoot portraits, and this blog post shows one of my favourite images from each month.
January

The year began with one of my favourite models, Hazel, in the studio. Hazel has lots of experience modelling and is always a pleasure to work with.
In this shot I was experimenting with shooting from slightly overhead and with a slightly shallower depth of field than normal. Hazel has beautiful eyes and a great smile, which I've tried to emphasise.